Platelet Rich Fibrin

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is fibrin matrix which contains large amount of platelet, growth factors, cytokines and cells that regulate and mediate wound healing process. PRF has been widely used in medical and dental surgery, for example; periodontal surgery, ridge preservation, surgical implantation and endodontic surgery. The purposes of this review article are to describe the PRF preparation procedure, role of PRF in wound healing and clinical implication.

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Paepoemsin T, Tirachaimaongkol C, Warin P, Threeburuth W, Khongkhunthian P. Platelet Rich Fibrin: Review articles. CM Dent J [Internet]. 2024 Nov 29 [cited 2025 May 03];37(1):83-92. Available from: https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=234

Paepoemsin, T., Tirachaimaongkol, C., Warin, P., Threeburuth, W. & Khongkhunthian, P. (2024). Platelet Rich Fibrin. CM Dent J, 37(1), 83-92. Retrieved from: https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=234

Paepoemsin, T., Choknapa Tirachaimaongkol,Pongsakorn Warin,Waruth Threeburuth and Pathawee Khongkhunthian. 2024. "Platelet Rich Fibrin." CM Dent J, 37(1), 83-92. https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=234

Paepoemsin, T. et al. 2024. 'Platelet Rich Fibrin', CM Dent J, 37(1), 83-92. Retrieved from https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=234

Paepoemsin, T., Tirachaimaongkol, C., Warin, P., Threeburuth, W. and Khongkhunthian, P. "Platelet Rich Fibrin", CM Dent J, vol.37, no. 1, pp. 83-92, Nov. 2024.

Paepoemsin, T., Tirachaimaongkol, C., Warin, P., et al. "Platelet Rich Fibrin." CM Dent J, vol.37, no. 1, Nov. 2024, pp. 83-92, https://www.dent.cmu.ac.th/cmdj/frontend/web/?r=site/viewarticle&id=234