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ArticleJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology

Clinical and histological evaluation on application of platelet concentrates on depigmented gingival epithelium.

Koel Debnath, Anirban Chatterjee

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Koel DebnathDepartment of Periodontology, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Anirban ChatterjeeDepartment of Periodontology, The Oxford Dental College, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe platelet concentrate is a windfall in the field of regenerative therapy in periodontology. It accelerates wound healing by excellent neovascularization and promoting fast cicatricle tissue remodeling.

aimThis study aims to evaluate clinically and histologically accelerated effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane and PRF matrix (PRFM) following depigmentation procedure. MATERIALS AND

methodsEleven individuals were divided into three groups after depigmentation procedure. PRF membrane and PRFM gel were prepared as per standard protocol. Group A and B received PRF membrane and PRFM gel followed by periodontal dressing, respectively, and the only periodontal dressing was placed in Group C. The individuals were evaluated for visual analog scale (VAS) and healing index (HI) on 3

resultsThe intergroup statistical analysis in respect to VAS, HI, epithelization test, and histologic analysis showed a statistically significant results with

conclusionThus, the application of PRF membrane and PRFM gel has shown a successful approach to protect the raw wound area of depigmented sites with better patient comfort and faster healing.

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Depigmentationplatelet-rich fibrinplatelet-rich fibrin matrix

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PMID29769770
PMCPMC5939023

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