Short Communication

Year : 2020 | Volume : 1 | Issue : 1 | Page : 42-46

Platelet-rich fibrin in dentistry

Harini Sri K 1 , Harshini Nivetha E 2 1, 2 Undergraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Harini Sri K,

Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore-641006

Email id: harinisri0209@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

A biomaterial called platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is formed from human blood and is a component of a platelet concentrate that is obtained by centrifuging it. It is frequently used in dentistry and medical for tissue regeneration as well as rehabilitation and healing following operations. The purpose of the current literature study was to assess how well PRF is used in dentistry, particularly while placing dental implants.

Keywords: Platelet-rich fibrin; Augmentation; dental implant

Conflict of interest

The authors have nothing to disclose or any conflicts of interest.

Source of funding-

None

How to cite: Harini Sri K, Harshini Nivetha E. Platelet rich fibrin in dentistry. Int J Prostho Rehabil 2020; 1: 1:42-46

Received : 02.05.2020 Accepted: 20.05.2020 Web Published: 13.6.2020