Effect of Platelet Rich Fibrin on Bone Healing in Small Periapical Lesions with Simultaneous Immediate Implantation in Maxillary Aesthetic Zone

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Lecturer of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

2 Associate Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Oral and Dental Surgery, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt

3 Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the efficiency of using platelet rich fibrin (PRF) in small chronic periapical
lesions with simultaneous immediate implant placement in maxillary anterior esthetic region.
Patients and Methods: Seven cases with small size periapical lesions in the upper anterior
aesthetic zone need immediate implantation were selected. After flapless tooth extraction and
curettage of the lesion, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was applied in the bony defect and TIXOS implant
was inserted simultaneously. CBCT was used immediately and 6 months post implantation to
evaluate the mean of bone density in the defect area.
Results: There was increase in the mean of bone density after six months post implantation and
it was statistical significant.
Conclusions: Platelet-rich fibrin in patients with chronic periapical lesions allow proper bone
healing with immediate implant placement in maxillary anterior aesthetic zone.
 

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