Titanium-prepared Platelet-rich Fibrin in Periodontal Regeneration

All surgical procedures were performed by the second periodontist. 0.12% Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) rinse for intraoral antisepsis and a povidone iodine solution was used for extraoral antisepsis. After local anesthesia (2% lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000/ Astra, Westbrough, MA) was applied, the full thickness trapezoidal flap was raised large enough to provide adequate view of the defect area. Subgingival debridement and root planning were performed with the use of area-specific curets (Gracey curets, Hu-Friedy), and granulation tissue was removed The IBD area in the control group was closed without applying any material. Then mucoperiosteal flaps were repositioned with sutured with 4/0 monoprolene sutures.

All surgical procedures were performed by the second periodontist. 0.12% Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) rinse for intraoral antisepsis and a povidone iodine solution was used for extraoral antisepsis. After local anesthesia (2% lidocaine with epinephrine 1:100,000/ Astra, Westbrough, MA) was applied, the full thickness trapezoidal flap was raised large enough to provide adequate view of the defect area. Subgingival debridement and root planning were performed with the use of area-specific curets (Gracey curets, Hu-Friedy), and granulation tissue was removed (Figure 2a). The blood supply of the defect areas was taken into account. At the test site, IBDs were filled with T-PRF and T-PRF membranes were adapted over the defects both buccally and lingually, in addition to OFD (Figure 2b). Then mucoperiosteal flaps were repositioned with sutured with 4/0 monoprolene sutures.