Platelet Rich Plasma or Platelet Rich Fibrin: Which Is Better in Post Extraction Immediate Implant Placement Followed by Immediate Loading?

    Swapnil Sachan, Varun Kumar, Shruti Mehta, D. Sharma, Prashant Singh, Pankaj S. Kushwah, Kannu Sharma
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    Studysummary This study concluded that platelet rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance healing and functional recovery compared to platelet rich plasma (PRP) during immediate post-extractive dental implant procedures.
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    The study compared the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in 20 adults undergoing immediate post-extraction implant placement and loading. Group 1 received PRP, while Group 2 received PRF. Results showed that Group 1 experienced less pain on the first postoperative day, but both groups had good soft tissue healing after 7 days. No significant difference was found in implant mobility between the groups. Group 2 demonstrated greater crestal bone height gain in the first 3 months, but by the 6th month, the difference was non-significant. The study concluded that PRF could offer enhanced healing and functional recovery over PRP in this context. Limitations included a small sample size and short follow-up period.
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