ISSN : 2663-2187

“COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF STRUCTURAL DIFFERENCES OF L-PRF AND A-PRF+-A SEM ANALYSIS” “STRUCTURAL DIFFERENCES OF L-PRF AND A-PRF+”

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Dr.V.R.Balaji,M.D.S, Dr.Aparna, Dr.Uma Sudhakar, M.D.., Dr.D.Manikandan,M.D.S, Dr.Priyanka.M, Dr. Rama Anusuya.M
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.13.2024.4656-4665

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INTRODUCTION: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate containing platelets and leukocytes in a fibrin membrane, has shown promise as a therapeutic tool for tissue repair. However, there is still ongoing debate regarding the superiority of different types of platelet concentrates, in promoting periodontal regeneration. AIM: The aim of this study is to compare and assess the differences in the Structure of L-PRF and A-PRF+ with and without the addition of antibiotics using Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis. MATERIAL & METHODS: Blood was collected from 20 subjects and 0.5 ml of antibiotics were added to respective tubes and centrifuged as per protocol to obtain L-PRF and A-PRF+ following which they were made into respective membranes. The samples were further processed for SEM analysis. RESULTS: A-PRF + membranes had thicker density fibrin network when compared to L-PRF membranes. The distribution of leukocytes and platelets were found to be more homologous in A-PRF+ membranes when compared to L-PRF membranes. With addition of antibiotics more thicker fibrin networks were obtained. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of the study,there were structural differences in PRF membranes .Further studies are essential for more conclusive results.

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