Comparison of Platelet Rich Fibrin over Platelet Rich Plasma: A Current Review

Ramjeela S *

Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

Sukesh

Department of Pathology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

Swathi D

Department of Forensic Sciences, Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Clinical applications have been made of platelet rich fibrin (PRF), a platelet concentrate that can promote tissue regeneration. It's interesting to note that despite numerous techniques being put forth, not much information has been found about the final cell counts after centrifugation. There are several centrifuges that are commercially available with their corresponding procedures using a new technique for cell quantification. Platelet concentrates, such as platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), have been used extensively as a scaffold to promote tissue regeneration in numerous medical specialties. PRP was initially presented as a specialized restorative technique meant to concentrate entire blood platelets. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of PRP and PRF.

Keywords: Platelet concentrates, platelet rich plasma, platelet rich fibrin, secretory proteins, leucocyte-poor platelet rich plasma, advanced rich plasma plus


How to Cite

S, Ramjeela, Sukesh, and Swathi D. 2024. “Comparison of Platelet Rich Fibrin over Platelet Rich Plasma: A Current Review”. International Journal of Research and Reports in Hematology 7 (2):73-80. https://journalijr2h.com/index.php/IJR2H/article/view/143.


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