title: Platelet-rich fibrin, "a faster healing aid" in the treatment of combined lesions: A report of two cases.
abstract: Anatomically the pulp and periodontium are connected through apical foramen, and the lateral, accessory, and furcal canals. Diseases of one tissue may affect the other. In the present case report with two cases, a primary periodontal lesion with secondary endodontic involvement is described. In both cases, root canal treatment was done followed by periodontal therapy with the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) as the regenerative material of choice. PRF has been a breakthrough in the stimulation and acceleration of tissue healing. It is used to achieve faster healing of the intrabony defects. Absence of an intraradicular lesion, pain, and swelling, along with tooth stability and adequate radiographic bone fill at 9 months of follow-up indicated a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Panineeya Mahavidhyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Parupalli
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Karunakar
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Mahavidhyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Jammula Surya
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Prasanna
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Panineeya Mahavidhyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Matapathi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jayadev
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Panineeya Mahavidhyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Guniganti Sushma
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Shravani
keywords: Combined lesion; endo-perio lesion; intrabony defect; platelet-rich fibrin; regeneration; sole filling material