Platelet-rich fibrin in maxillofacial surgery- review of literature

International Journal of Development Research

Volume: 
7
Article ID: 
9420
4 pages
Research Article

Platelet-rich fibrin in maxillofacial surgery- review of literature

Dr. Sujeesh Koshy, Dr. Eapen Thomas, Dr. Ravi Rajan Areekkal and Dr. Akhilesh Prathap

Abstract: 

PRF technique was developed by Choukroun et al in 2001. Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is autologous biomaterial which is the second-generation platelet concentrate. PRF has a favourable biological property that accelerate healing of soft tissue, and bone, giving a wide range of applications found in oral and maxillofacial surgery and other surgical fields. It is used to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissue. In contrast to the PRP, the PRF is composed of autologous fibrin matrix in which a large amount of platelets and their growth factors are embedded. PRF-graft is used in augmentative techniques residual bone defects, alone or in combination with biomaterials. PRF accelerates the healing of soft tissue and reduces the possibility of dehiscence and exposure of the membrane.

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