Platelet Rich Fibrin – Evolution and Application in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 7
Abstract
Abstract: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was first described by Choukrounet al. in France. It has been referred to as a second-generation platelet concentrate, which has been shown to have several advantages over traditionally prepared PRP.It’s a new generation of platelet concentrates geared to simplified preparation without biochemical blood handling. This article describes the evolution of this novel platelet concentrate and its applications in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Keywords: Fibrin, Growth factors, Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), Natural Tissue Regeneration(NTR)
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Imran, Azhar Khan, Tanmoy Nath, Shoaib N. Parkar, Sudeshna Banerjee
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