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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2023

Application of advanced platelet-rich fibrin for through-and-through bony defect during endodontic surgery: Three case reports and review of the literature.

Fahda N Algahtani, Rahaf Almohareb, Manar Aljamie, Nouf Alkhunaini, Shatha Subhi ALHarthi, Reem Barakat

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  1. [Evidence-based clinical analysis of tissue regeneration in endodontic microsurgery].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2026
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Fahda N AlgahtaniDepartment of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Rahaf AlmoharebDepartment of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Manar AljamieDepartment of Endodontics, Vision Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf AlkhunainiDepartment of Dental, Specialized Medical Center Hospitals, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Shatha Subhi ALHarthiDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia.
Reem BarakatDepartment of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia. rmbarakat@pnu.edu.sa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe use of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) membranes for guided bone and tissue regeneration in through-and-through defects after endodontic surgery was explored in three cases. CASE SUMMARY: Herein, three patients presented to the endodontic clinic suffering from apical periodontitis, associated with large bone resorption and related to previously endodontically treated teeth. Periapical surgery was indicated in these cases and the osteotomy site was covered by A-PRF membrane. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to assess the cases before and after the surgery.

conclusionFour months post-surgery, the recall CBCT scan showed complete obliteration of the osteotomy with newly formed bone. A-PRF membrane showed promising results and was an advantageous addition to surgical endodontic treatment.

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Alveolar bone lossCase reportCone-beam computed tomographyEndodonticPeriapical diseasePlatelet-rich fibrinSurgeryTunnel defect

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PMCPMC10303602

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