title: Platelet-rich fibrin in treatment of periapical lesions: a novel therapeutic option.
abstract: In the present case of a 35-year old patient, platelet-rich fibrin, which is an autologous platelet concentrate, was used to fill the osseous defect following surgery. The case was assessed both clinically and radiographically for a period of 9 months.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, RajaRajeswari Dental College & Hospital, Ramohalli Cross, Kumbalgodu, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shubhashini
authors.forename: R Vinaya
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Shija
authors.forename: Shuaib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Razvi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001047:Apicoectomy / Q000379:methods; D001792:Blood Platelets / Q000502:physiology*; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D005337:Fibrin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010483:Periapical Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012184:Retrograde Obturation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D005337:Fibrin