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SynthesisClinical oral investigations2024

Platelet-rich fibrin application after mandibular third molar extraction: an umbrella review.

Hao Yang, Jinghong Yu, Dongxue Wu

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Clinical oral investigations, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Hao YangDepartment of Stomatology, First Branch Hospital of First Affilliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Jinghong YuChongqing University Three Gorges Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Dongxue WuDepartment of Stomatology, First Branch Hospital of First Affilliated Hospital, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. 216442@hospital.cqmu.edu.cn.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study was evaluate the effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in patients after mandibular third molar extraction through an analysis of the most current literature on systematic reviews and meta-analyses. DATA, SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION: By using computer-assisted search technology, we comprehensively searched several reliable databases, such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Data, the Chinese biomedical literature database, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBase, and the Cochrane Library, and performed a systematic retrospective meta-analysis on all of the collected studies on the therapeutic effects of PRF on patients after mandibular third molar extraction. A total of nine meta-analyses were performed in this study, and all nine studies were rated as high quality on the basis of the AMSTAR 2 criteria. Seven outcome indicators were extracted from the nine meta-analyses.

conclusionAccording to the included studies, which all demonstrated high scientific quality, PRF application after mandibular third molar extraction significantly reduces postoperative pain and inflammation, accelerates soft tissue healing, and effectively lowers the incidence of complications such as dry socket and alveolar osteitis. However, PRF did not significantly affect trismus or bone density. The conclusion has reliable support and clinical significance.

Indexed as

MandibleMolar, ThirdPlatelet-Rich FibrinTooth ExtractionHumansMeta-Analysis as TopicPostoperative ComplicationsPostoperative PainSystematic Reviews as TopicWound HealingMandibular third molar extractionPlatelet-rich fibrinUmbrella review

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