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Characterization of Leukocyte-platelet Rich Fibrin, A Novel Biomaterial
Published on: September 29, 2015
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THE EVIDENCE IS UNCLEAR ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PLATELET RICH FIBRIN IN SOCKET PRESERVATION
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
|September 26, 2022
Abstract
Article Title And Bibliographic Information:
Al-Maawi, S, Becker, K, Schwarz, F, Sader R, Ghanaati, S. Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin in promoting the healing of extraction sockets: a systematic review. Int J Implant Dent 7, 117 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-021-00393-0 SOURCE OF FUNDING: This study was self-funded by the author TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review (SR).
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