Abstract

ESCALANTE OTAROLA, Wilfredo; CASTRO NUNEZ, Gabriela; GERALDO VAZ, Luis  and  CARLOS KUGA, Milton. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF): A therapeutic alternative in dentistry. Rev. Estomatol. Herediana [online]. 2016, vol.26, n.3, pp.173-178. ISSN 1019-4355.  http://dx.doi.org/10.20453/reh.v26i3.2962.

The aim of this review was to describe in a simple way the main characteristics of platelet rich Fibrin (PRF), its composition, properties and clinical application. PRF, biomaterial autologous and platelet concentrate of second generation, is a fibrin matrix containing leukocytes, platelets and growth factors, which are necessary for the healing process, giving to this biomaterial, very useful in various areas of health, including dentistry. With this review, we conclude that FRP is a real alternative to improve healing of surgical procedures and enhance other regenerative biomaterials in several areas of dentistry, in addition to accessibility and low cost.

Keywords : platelet concentrates; platelet rich fibrin; healing process.

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