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Characterization of Leukocyte-platelet Rich Fibrin, A Novel Biomaterial
Published on: September 29, 2015
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Using tuberculin syringe for withdrawing fibrin-plug in platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy
Senkadhir Vendhan1, Shekhar Neema2, Biju Vasudevan1
1Department of Dermatology, Armed Forces Medical College, Wanowrie, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
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