Application of L-PRF in the Field of Dental Surgery: A Brief Review

Document Type : Mini Review

Authors

1 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas, Federal University of Uberlandia,Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital de Clinicas, Federal University of Uberlândia

3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital de Clinicas, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

4 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital das Clinicas, Federal University of Uberlandia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Abstract

Fibrin-rich plasma is a material that is easy to make, requires only the patient's blood, thus nullifies the chances of contamination and reduces the risk of infection. Its aspects of hemostasis and support of the immune system contribute to its satisfactory result. L-PRF has wide applicability, from dentistry to medicine, with excellent results in short and medium terms.
Several studies have shown safety in its use for maxillofacial application. This study aims to make a brief review of the literature in the last 15 years regarding the use of L-PRF and its applicability in dentistry in general.

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