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J Oral Med Oral Surg
Volume 31, Number 1, 2025
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| Article Number | 1 | |
| Number of page(s) | 10 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/mbcb/2025001 | |
| Published online | 18 February 2025 | |
Original Research Article
Efficacy of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in reconstruction of interdental papilla: a case series
1
Department of Periodontology, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
2
Department of Pediatric dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
* Correspondence: rmakkieh@yahoo.com
Received:
22
May
2024
Accepted:
26
December
2024
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of I-PRF in the reconstruction of recessed interdental papillae after three injections spaced two weeks apart. Materials and methods: The study included 8 participants aged 20–35 years. Periapical radiographs were taken and entered into ImageJ software to measure the distance between the apex of the alveolar process and the contact area. Cases were included when the distance was 5 mm or less. The following indices and parameters were evaluated: plaque index (PI), gingival inflammation index (GI), gingival bleeding index (GB), height of papillary deficiency (HPD), measure of change in the height of papillary deficiency (MHPD), and percentage of change in the height of papillary deficiency (PHPD). Autologous PRF was obtained and immediately centrifuged. The I-PRF was injected at the interdental papilla base. Patients were followed up three months post-treatment. Results: The mean papillary dimensions after three months (5.43 ± 0.99) were lower than the baseline mean (5.55 ± 1.05), with no significant difference (P = 0.171). No significant differences were observed between genders in the parameters (P > 0.05): HPD, MHPD, and PHPD. Although the mean HPD in males after three months (5.88 ± 0.83) was lower than at baseline (6.00 ± 0.76), and a similar trend was observed in females after three months (5.13 ± 1.00) compared to baseline (5.25 ± 1.14), independent t-tests revealed no significant differences between genders. Improvements in PI and GI were noted after three months. Conclusion: Within the limits of this study, the I-PRF injection technique was ineffective in managing recessed interdental papillae three months post-treatment.
Key words: Injectable platelet-rich fibrin / interdental papilla / reconstruction
© The authors, 2025
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