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Horizontal Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Vestibuloplasty: A Case Report
1Regenerative Medicine, "Dal Pont" Dental Clinic, Belluno, ITA.
Cureus
|September 2, 2024
Summary
Horizontal platelet-rich fibrin (H-PRF) offers a novel approach to vestibuloplasty (VP), avoiding donor site complications. This technique successfully deepened the mouth vestibule and increased keratinized tissue, presenting a viable alternative to traditional free gingival grafts.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Vestibuloplasty (VP) aims to deepen the oral vestibule, often requiring free gingival grafts (FGG) for keratinized tissue (KT) augmentation.
- Free gingival grafts necessitate a donor site, leading to potential patient discomfort and surgical complications.
- Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as a biomaterial promoting tissue healing and regeneration in oral surgery.
Observation:
- A novel vestibuloplasty technique utilizing horizontal platelet-rich fibrin (H-PRF) membranes was employed in a patient with reduced vestibule depth and poor KT.
- The patient declined a traditional FGG procedure, opting for the H-PRF approach to avoid a secondary surgical site.
- The H-PRF membrane was used as a graft material to achieve vestibule lengthening and promote KT regeneration.
Findings:
- The vestibuloplasty using H-PRF resulted in a significant increase in both vestibule depth and keratinized tissue width after nine weeks.
- The surgical procedure was predictable and did not involve significant complications.
- Histological analysis confirmed successful tissue regeneration and integration of the H-PRF membrane.
Implications:
- Horizontal platelet-rich fibrin presents a promising alternative to free gingival grafts for vestibuloplasty procedures.
- This technique potentially reduces patient morbidity by eliminating the need for a donor site.
- Further research into H-PRF for vestibuloplasty could refine regenerative approaches in periodontal and oral surgery.
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