SynthesisClinical oral investigations2024
Use of platelet- and leukocyte-rich fibrin (L-PRF) as a healing agent in the postoperative period of third molar removal surgeries: a systematic review.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Platelet-rich fibrin after mandibular third molar extraction: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.Oral and maxillofacial surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Autologous Platelet Concentrates in the Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Pooled it
- Performance of blood concentrates in controlling inflammatory signs and symptoms after lower third molar extractions: an overview.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2025Pooled it
- Longitudinal proteomic analysis of GCF in regenerative healing of molar furcation degree II defects treated with OFD, EMD, or A-PRF + : a pilot study.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin enhances alveolar ridge preservation: a randomized controlled clinical and radiographic study.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Novel topical dressing for dry socket and comparison of its efficacy with that of Alvogyl®: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin in third molar extractions: a randomized controlled split-mouth study.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Trial
- PRF and PRP in Dentistry: An Umbrella Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of L-PRF as a healing agent in the postoperative period of third molar extraction surgeries, as well as to investigate secondary effects, such as the reduction of pain, edema and other discomforts after the surgical intervention. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe methodology adopted consisted of carrying out a systematic review of the literature, following the model outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The inclusion criteria were previously established according to a systematic review protocol approved by the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under number CRD42023484679. In order to carry out a comprehensive search, a search in five databases was carried out, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library and Embase.
resultsThe search resulted in the selection of randomized controlled trials that conformed to the established criteria. Two authors independently screened the records and extracted the data. The assessment of bias was conducted according to the guidelines recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration, using version 2 of the Cochrane tool for assessing the risk of bias in randomized trials (RoB 2).
conclusionThis study demonstrated that L-PRF stands out by providing direct benefits to healing, vascularization and tissue regeneration. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: L-PRF plays an important role in reducing postoperative pain, edema, the incidence of alveolar osteitis and infections after third molar removal surgery, compared to patients who did not undergo the use of L-PRF.
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