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Characterization of Leukocyte-platelet Rich Fibrin, A Novel Biomaterial
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A Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Showed a Regenerative Potential in Intrabony Defects and Furcation Defects but
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
|December 4, 2017
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Article Title And Bibliographic Information:
Regenerative potential of leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin. Part A: intra-bony defects, furcation defects and periodontal plastic surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Castro AB, Meschi N, Temmerman A, Pinto N, Lambrechts P, Teughels W, Quirynen M. J Clin Periodontol 2017; 44(1):67-82.
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Self-funded by the authors and their institution TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data.
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