ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025
Efficacy of platelet-rich albumin and fibrin gel in two-stage lateral sinus lift: a prospective study.
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- Extended platelet rich fibrin versus allograft as a space filling material in immediate dental implant placement.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- A two-stage lateral sinus lift with Alb-PRF gel: enhancing bone regeneration - a case report.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Article
- Clinical effectiveness of albumin-enriched platelet-rich fibrin (Alb-PRF) in periodontal and peri-implant regenerative surgery: a systematic review.Odontology · 2026Review
- Emerging Biomaterials for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: From In Vitro Insights to In Vivo Clinical Translation.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- The Evolution of Extended Platelet-Rich Fibrin Membranes for Socket Grafting: Part One: Technical Development of Protocols.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Maxillary sinus lift procedures require biomaterials that combine osteogenic potential with structural stability. This study evaluates Albumin-Platelet-Rich Fibrin (Alb-PRF), a novel autologous material, as a standalone graft alternative in two-stage lateral sinus lifts, addressing limitations of rapid resorption in traditional platelet concentrates. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on nine patients (mean age: 48.5 years) with residual bone height <5 mm. Alb-PRF was prepared by heat-treating platelet-poor plasma to form an albumin gel, combined with PRF. The gel was placed via lateral window technique without supplemental grafts. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) assessed vertical bone gain (VBG) and density at 6 months. Statistical analysis used paired Results: Mean VBG was 5.07 ± 1.78 mm (range: 2.2-7.9 mm), with significant improvement from baseline (3.58 ± 1.2 mm to 8.65 ± 1.75 mm, * Conclusion: Alb-PRF achieved clinically significant bone gain without traditional grafts, leveraging prolonged scaffold stability (4-6 months) and growth factor release. Its autologous nature and low complication profile make it a promising alternative, though larger studies are needed to validate long-term implant outcomes.
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