PLATELET RICH FIBRIN (PRF) USE IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Authors:
Polykarpos Hadjiperikli, Yiannis Pistolas, Maria Myrto Solomou
Affiliation:
Undergraduate Dental Surgery students - European University Cyprus Affiliations: European University Cyprus – School of Dentistry
Doi: 10.54936/haoms242p31
ABSTRACT:
Objectives: GFinding ways to control inflammation and accelerate the healing process is a significant hurdle in clinical research. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as a valuable asset in oral and maxillofacial surgery, transforming the field by offering regenerative properties and improved healing capabilities. Currently PRF has found a wide range of clinical applications like bone grafting procedures, soft tissue surgeries, Implantology, preventing and treating Alveolar Osteitis, control temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Jaws. PRF also aids in expediting the healing process and reducing discomfort for patients undergoing aesthetic procedures, facial burns treatment as well as Cleft lip & Palate management. The following study aims to review the use and properties of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) applied to oral and Maxillofacial surgery, focusing on its preparation and use in clinical applications.
Materials & Methods: Three major medical electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were used to search for articles evaluating the use and effectiveness of PRF in Oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
Results: The studies analyzed showed a beneficial effect of PRF in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery by preventing Alveolar Osteitis and other infections, improving bone and soft tissue handling procedures, increasing implant success likelihood, treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorder symptoms as well as aid in Osteonecrosis of the Jaws prevention.
Conclusions: Numerous studies have explored the advantages of utilizing PRF in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. The majority of these studies support the use of PRF due to its positive outcomes. Although there is currently no universally accepted PRF protocol, all existing protocols have demonstrated encouraging results. The establishment of standard protocols is crucial in order to determine and validate the surgical indications for PRF usage.
KEY WORDS: PRF, wound healing, facial rejuvenation, Blood concentrates, Growth factors.
Authors:
Polykarpos Hadjiperikli, Yiannis Pistolas, Maria Myrto Solomou
Affiliation:
Undergraduate Dental Surgery students - European University Cyprus Affiliations: European University Cyprus – School of Dentistry
Doi: 10.54936/haoms242p31
ABSTRACT:
Objectives: GFinding ways to control inflammation and accelerate the healing process is a significant hurdle in clinical research. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as a valuable asset in oral and maxillofacial surgery, transforming the field by offering regenerative properties and improved healing capabilities. Currently PRF has found a wide range of clinical applications like bone grafting procedures, soft tissue surgeries, Implantology, preventing and treating Alveolar Osteitis, control temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and treatment of Osteonecrosis of the Jaws. PRF also aids in expediting the healing process and reducing discomfort for patients undergoing aesthetic procedures, facial burns treatment as well as Cleft lip & Palate management. The following study aims to review the use and properties of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) applied to oral and Maxillofacial surgery, focusing on its preparation and use in clinical applications.
Materials & Methods: Three major medical electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were used to search for articles evaluating the use and effectiveness of PRF in Oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures.
Results: The studies analyzed showed a beneficial effect of PRF in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery by preventing Alveolar Osteitis and other infections, improving bone and soft tissue handling procedures, increasing implant success likelihood, treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorder symptoms as well as aid in Osteonecrosis of the Jaws prevention.
Conclusions: Numerous studies have explored the advantages of utilizing PRF in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. The majority of these studies support the use of PRF due to its positive outcomes. Although there is currently no universally accepted PRF protocol, all existing protocols have demonstrated encouraging results. The establishment of standard protocols is crucial in order to determine and validate the surgical indications for PRF usage.
KEY WORDS: PRF, wound healing, facial rejuvenation, Blood concentrates, Growth factors.