Erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser and advanced plateletrich fibrin+in periodontal diseases:Two case reports and review of the literature

BACKGROUND The goal of periodontal disease treatment is to completely remove bacteria and promote wound healing.The erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet(Er:YAG)laser is commonly used to treat periodontal disease.Advanced platelet-rich fibrin+(A-PRF+)secrets growth factors that accelerates soft-and hard-tissue regeneration and wound healing.Herein I present 2 cases of patients with oral diseases treated with a combination of Er:YAG laser and A-PRF+.CASE SUMMARY Case 1 was a female with pocket depth bone loss over 8 mm and infection of tooth 31 and 41,and severe advanced periodontitis with grade III mobility.Case 2 was a male with tooth 22 root end apical swelling and infection and alveolar bony defects.Clinical outcomes were recorded at 6 and 36 mo.In case 1,the Er:YAG laser was used to perform open flap debridement(100 mJ/pulse,15 Hz)and remove calculus and granulation tissue(50 mJ/pulse,30 Hz).In case 2 the laser was used to create a semilunar full thickness flap incision(80 mJ/pulse,20 Hz)and eliminate the pathogen(100 mJ/pulse,15 Hz).In both patients,A-PRF+mixed with bone was used to fill bone defects,and A-PRF+autologous membranes were used to cover tension-free primary flaps.There was no recurrent infection at 36 mo,and tissue regeneration and would healing occurred.CONCLUSION Debridement with an Er:YAG laser followed by treatment with A-PRF+is effective for the treatment periodontal diseases with bone defects.

Therapeutic Effectiveness of Leukocyte-and Platelet-rich Fibrin for Diabetic Foot Ulcers:A Retrospective Study

Objective Diabetic foot ulcer(DFU)is one of the most serious complications of diabetes.Leukocyte-and platelet-rich fibrin(L-PRF)is a second-generation autologous platelet-rich plasma.This study aims to investigate the clinical effects of L-PRF in patients with diabetes in real clinical practice.Methods Patients with DFU who received L-PRF treatment and standard of care(SOC)from 2018 to 2019 in Tongji Hospital were enrolled.The clinical information including patient characteristics,wound evaluation(area,severity,infection,blood supply),SOC of DFU,and images of ulcers was retrospectively extracted and analyzed.L-PRF treatment was performed every 7±2 days until the ulcer exhibited complete epithelialization or an overall percent volume reduction(PVR)greater than 80%.Therapeutic effectiveness,including overall PVR and the overall and weekly healing rates,was evaluated.Results Totally,26 patients with DFU were enrolled,and they had an ulcer duration of 47.0(35.0,72.3)days.The severity and infection of ulcers varied,as indicated by the Site,Ischemia,Neuropathy,Bacterial Infection,and Depth(SINBAD)scores of 2–6,Wagner grades of 1–4,and the Perfusion,Extent,Depth,Infection and Sensation(PEDIS)scores of 2–4.The initial ulcer volume before L-PRF treatment was 4.94(1.50,13.83)cm3,and the final ulcer volume was 0.35(0.03,1.76)cm3.The median number of L-PRF doses was 3(2,5).A total of 11 patients achieved complete epithelialization after the fifth week of treatment,and 19 patients achieved at least an 80%volume reduction after the seventh week.The overall wound-healing rate was 1.47(0.63,3.29)cm3/week,and the healing rate was faster in the first 2 weeks than in the remaining weeks.Concurrent treatment did not change the percentage of complete epithelialization or healing rate.Conclusion Adding L-PRF to SOC significantly improved wound healing in patients with DFU independent of the ankle brachial index,SINBAD score,or Wagner grade,indicating that this method is appropriate for DFU treatment under different clinical conditions.

Platelet-rich fibrin-induced bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell differentiation into osteoblast-like cells and neural cells

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were allowed to develop for 14 days in a platelet-rich fibrin environment.Results demonstrated that platelet-rich fibrin significantly promoted bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell proliferation.In addition,there was a dose-dependent increase in Runt-related transcription factor-2 and bone morphogenetic protein-2 mRNA expression,as well as neuron-specific enolase and glial acidic protein.Results showed that platelet-rich fibrin promoted bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and differentiation of osteoblast-like cells and neural cells in a dose-dependent manner.

Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics with platelet-rich fibrin in an adult patient with periodontal disease:A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND In the clinical scenario,adult patients with periodontal diseases and dental malformation,characterized by dental crowding in lower anterior teeth with the thin biotype,often require orthodontic treatment.This case report aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics(PAOO)combined with autologous platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)in an adult patient with class I malocclusion along with dental crowding,a thin periodontal biotype,and buccal plate deficiency.CASE SUMMARY A 32-year-old female complaining of dental crowding and gingival bleeding was referred to the orthodontic clinic.The patient underwent periodontal risk assessment prior to orthodontic treatment.She was diagnosed with a high risk of gingival recession due to dental crowding,root prominence,loss of buccal plates,and a thin gingival tissue biotype.The treatment regimen included PAOO combined with autologous PRF for alveolar augmentation and interproximal enamel reduction for moderate dental crowding.Clinically,PAOO-assisted orthodontic tooth movement in this case showed enhanced periodontium remodeling.Radiographic outcomes also showed statistically significant improvements(P<0.01)in the mandibular buccal alveolar bone.CONCLUSION This case report suggests the combination of autologous PRF with PAOO to enhance bone augmentation and long-term tissue support in adult orthodontic patients with periodontal disease.

Peri-implant keratinized gingiva augmentation using xenogeneic collagen matrix and platelet-rich fibrin:A case report

BACKGROUND Keratinized gingival insufficiency is a disease attributed to long-term tooth loss,can severely jeopardizes the long-term health of implants.A simple and effective augmentation surgery method should be urgently developed.CASE SUMMARY A healthy female patient,45-year-old,requested implant restoration of the her left mandibular first molar and second molar.Before considering a stage II,as suggested from the probing depth measurements,the widths of the mesial,medial,and distal buccal keratinized gingiva of second molar(tooth#37)were measured and found to be 0.5 mm,0.5 mm,and 0 mm,respectively.This suggested that the gingiva was insufficient to resist damage from bacterial and mechanical stimulation.Accordingly,modified apically repositioned flap(ARF)surgery combined with xenogeneic collagen matrix(XCM)and platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)was employed to increase the width of gingival tissue.After 1 mo of healing,the widths of mesial,medial,and distal buccal keratinized gingiva reached 4 mm,4 mm,and 3 mm,respectively,and the thickness of the augmented mucosa was 4.5 mm.Subsequently,through the second-stage operation,the patient obtained an ideal soft tissue shape around the implant.CONCLUSION For cases with keratinized gingiva widths around implants less than 2mmthe soft tissue width and thickness could be increased by modified ARF surgery combined with XCM and PRF.Moreover,this surgery significantly alleviated patients’pain and ameliorated oral functional comfort.

Early therapeutic effect of platelet-rich fibrin combined with allogeneic bone marrow-derived stem cells on rats’ critical-sized mandibular defects

BACKGROUND Critically sized bone defects represent a significant challenge to orthopaedic surgeons worldwide.These defects generally result from severe trauma or resection of a whole large tumour.Autologous bone grafts are the current gold standard for the reconstruction of such defects.However,due to increased patient morbidity and the need for a second operative site,other lines of treatment should be introduced.To find alternative unconventional therapies to manage such defects,bone tissue engineering using a combination of suitable bioactive factors,cells,and biocompatible scaffolds offers a promising new approach for bone regeneration.AIM To evaluate the healing capacity of platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)membranes seeded with allogeneic mesenchymal bone marrow-derived stem cells(BMSCs)on critically sized mandibular defects in a rat model.METHODS Sixty-three Sprague Dawley rats were subjected to bilateral bone defects of critical size in the mandibles created by a 5-mm diameter trephine bur.Rats were allocated to three equal groups of 21 rats each.Group I bone defects were irrigated with normal saline and designed as negative controls.Defects of group II were grafted with PRF membranes and served as positive controls,while defects of group III were grafted with PRF membranes seeded with allogeneic BMSCs.Seven rats from each group were killed at 1,2 and 4 wk.The mandibles were dissected and prepared for routine haematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining,Masson's trichrome staining and CD68 immunohistochemical staining.RESULTS Four weeks postoperatively,the percentage area of newly formed bone was significantly higher in group III(0.88±0.02)than in groups I(0.02±0.00)and II(0.60±0.02).The amount of granulation tissue formation was lower in group III(0.12±0.02)than in groups I(0.20±0.02)and II(0.40±0.02).The number of inflammatory cells was lower in group III(0.29±0.03)than in groups I(4.82±0.08)and II(3.09±0.07).CONCLUSION Bone regenerative quality of critically sized mandibular bone defects in rats was better promoted by PRF membranes seeded with BMSCs than with PRF membranes alone.

Flapless immediate implant placement into fresh molar extraction socket using platelet-rich fibrin: A case report

BACKGROUND There are some challenges concerning immediate implant placement in the molar region.Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF),an autologous biomaterial,has been used widely for periodontal intra-bony defects,sinus augmentation,socket preservation,and gingival recession.However,the literature remains scarce for reports on immediate implants with PRF,particularly in the case of fresh molar extraction socket.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 43-year-old woman with maxillary molar vertical crown-root fracture.She underwent flapless immediate implant placement into the fresh molar socket with PRF.At the follow-up visit 15 d post procedure,the vascularization of soft tissue was visible.There was no swelling or pain after the surgery.Six months postoperatively,the regeneration of bone and soft tissues was visible.Subsequently,the definitive restoration was placed.The patient was satisfied with the aesthetic outcomes.CONCLUSION The flapless immediate implant placement into the fresh molar socket with PRF is a feasible procedure.This case report demonstrates that PRF promotes bone and soft tissue regeneration apart from having an enhanced anti-inflammatory ability.Furthermore,the procedure involves a minimally invasive technique,thus reducing the surgical complexity.

Rescuing“hopeless”avulsed teeth using autologous platelet-rich fibrin following delayed reimplantation:Two case reports

BACKGROUND Tooth avulsion is one of the most severe types of dental trauma.Most avulsed teeth undergo long-term ankylosis and replacement resorption after delayed reimplantation and exhibit a poor prognosis.The aim of this work was to improve the success rate of avulsed teeth after delayed reimplantation using autologous platelet-rich fibrin(PRF).CASE SUMMARY Case 1 was a 14-year-old boy who fell and knocked out his left upper central incisor 18 h prior to his arrival at the department.The diagnoses were avulsion of tooth 21,lateral luxation of tooth 11 and alveolar fracture of teeth 11 and 21.In case 2,a 17-year-old boy fell 2 h prior to his presentation to the hospital,and his left upper lateral incisor was completely knocked out of the alveolar socket.The diagnoses included avulsion of tooth 22,complicated crown fracture of tooth 11and complicated crown-root fracture of tooth 21.The avulsed teeth were reimplanted along with autologous PRF granules and splinted using a semiflexible titanium preshaped labial arch.The root canals of the avulsed teeth were filled with calcium hydroxide paste,and root canal filling was performed 4 wk after reimplantation.The reimplanted teeth showed no symptoms of inflammatory root resorption or ankylosis at the 3-,6-,and 12-mo follow-up examinations after reimplantation with autologous PRF.In addition to the avulsed teeth,the other injured teeth were treated using corresponding conventional treatment methods.CONCLUSION These cases provide examples of the successful use of PRF to reduce pathological root resorption of the avulsed teeth,and the application of PRF may provide new healing opportunities for traditionally“hopeless”avulsed teeth.

Implant site development using titanium plate and platelet-rich fibrin for congenitally missed maxillary lateral incisors:A case report

BACKGROUND Bone deficiency and soft tissue atrophy in the absence of maxillary lateral incisors are among the most challenging problems for implant clinicians.Autologous bone grafting is the gold standard for bone augmentation,but not without limitations.Platelet-rich fibrin(PRF),a biodegradable autologous biomaterial,has been widely used for bone and soft tissue management.Moreover,titanium plate is an advantageous barrier due to its good space-maintaining ability.However,there is a lack of literature on implant site development using titanium plate and PRF for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors.CASE SUMMARY The patient was a 19-year-old girl with a congenitally missing tooth(#12).She underwent implant placement and simultaneous autologous bone grafting with titanium plate and PRF.At the follow-up visit 15 d post-procedure,the vascularization of soft tissue was visible.There was no swelling or pain after the surgery.Six months postoperatively,bone regeneration was evident.Subsequently,the definitive restoration was placed,and the patient was satisfied with the esthetic outcomes.CONCLUSION Implant site development using titanium plate and PRF for congenitally missing maxillary lateral incisors is a feasible procedure.In this case,the labial bone plate was displaced but remained connected to the base bone,ensuring blood supply.The titanium plate fixed the labial bone plate and maintained the osteogenic space,while the PRF provided growth factors and leukocytes for bone and soft tissue regeneration.Furthermore,the procedure reduced the surgical complexity and adverse reactions,displaying outstanding esthetic outcomes.

Comparative evaluation of effect of injectable platelet-rich fibrin with collagen membrane compared with collagen membrane alone for gingival recession coverage

BACKGROUND Collagen membrane and platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)have emerged as vital biomaterials in the field of periodontal regeneration.Minimally invasive techniques are being preferred by most periodontists,as it is patient compliant with fewer post-surgical complications as compared to conventional surgical techniques.Thus,in this study we have evaluated the effect of injectable PRF(i-PRF)with collagen membrane compared with collagen membrane alone using vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access(VISTA)technique for gingival recession coverage.AIM To compare the efficacy of VISTA using collagen membrane with collagen membrane soaked in injectable PRF for gingival recession coverage.METHODS A split mouth randomized controlled clinical trial was designed;13 subjects having at least 2 teeth indicated for recession coverage were enrolled in this study.The sites were randomly assigned to control group(VISTA using collagen membrane alone)and the test group(VISTA using collagen membrane with i-PRF).The clinical parameters assessed were pocket depth,recession depth(RD),recession width(RW),relative attachment level,keratinised tissue width(KTW),keratinised tissue thickness(KTT),and percentage root coverage.RESULTS RD showed a statistically significant difference between the test group at 3 mo(0.5±0.513)and 6 mo(0.9±0.641)and the control group at 3 mo(0.95±0.51)and 6 mo(1.5±0.571),with P values of 0.008 and 0.04,respectively.RW also showed a statistically significant difference between the test group at 3 mo(1±1.026)and 6 mo(1.65±1.04)and the control group at 3 mo(1.85±0.875)and 6 mo(2.25±0.759),with P values of 0.008 and 0.001,respectively.Results for KTW showed statistically significant results between the test group at 1 mo(2.85±0.489),3 mo(3.5±0.513),and 6 mo(3.4±0.598)and the control group at 1 mo(2.45±0.605),3 mo(2.9±0.447),and 6 mo(2.75±0.444),with P values of 0.04,0.004,and 0.003,respectively.Results for KTT also showed statistically significant results between test group at 1 mo(2.69±0.233),3 mo(2.53±0.212),and 6 mo(2.46±0.252)and the control group at 1 mo(2.12±0.193),3 mo(2.02±0.18),and 6 mo(1.91±0.166),with P values of 0.001,0.001,and 0.001,respectively.The test group showed 91.6%,81.6%,and 67%root coverage at 1 mo,3 mo,and 6 mo,while the control group showed 82.3%,66.4%,and 53.95%of root coverage at 1 mo,3 mo,and 6 mo,respectively.CONCLUSION The use of minimally invasive VISTA technique along with collagen membrane and injectable form of platelet-rich fibrin can be successfully used as a treatment method for multiple or isolated gingival recessions of Miller’s class-I and class-II defects.

Autologous platelet-rich-fibrin-induced revascularization sequelae:Two case reports Autologous platelet-rich-fibrin-induced revascularization sequelae:Two case reports

BACKGROUND A key requirement for biomimetic regeneration of tissues is a 3D scaffold.The gold standard scaffold for revascularization is the blood clot,however,an adequate blood clot cannot always be achieved in narrow canals or mature roots.Hereby,we document the effects of platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)for the regenerative endodontic treatment(RET)of two immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps for up to 48 mo.CASES SUMMARY The first patient was a 22-year-old female with history of trauma in tooth#9 with a sinus tract and a large periapical lesion.The second was a 9-year-old male presenting with a badly decayed tooth#14.Both cases were treated with RET and PRF prepared from the patients’blood.PRF and its extract were used as a scaffold for RET.Patients were followed-up to 9 and 48 mo(4 years),respectively.Both patients,were asymptomatic after treatment.At the 9-mo-follow-up of case#1,there was radiographic evidence of periapical bone healing,however,the root apex was still open.In case#2,the roots exhibited apical closure and normal periapical bone architecture at 12-mo follow-up,while no root lengthening was observed.After 48 mo,case#2 showed extensive intracanal calcification in all root canals that complicated conventional root canal treatment.CONCLUSION RET with PRF and its extract could be used in revascularization of immature permanent teeth.However,proper case selection to comply with long-term follow-up is necessary and adverse events such as calcification and canal obliteration should be planned for.

Evolution,current status and advances in application of platelet concentrate in periodontics and implantology

Platelet concentrates(PC) [platelet-rich plasma(PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin(PRF)] are frequently used for surgical procedures in medical and dental fields,particularly in oral and maxillofacial surgery,plastic surgery and sports medicine.The objective of all these technologies is to extract all the elements from a blood sample that could be used to improve healing and promote tissue regeneration.Although leukocyte rich and leukocyte poor PRP's have their own place in literature,the importance of non-platelet components in a platelet concentrate remains a mystery.PC have come a long way since its first appearance in 1954 to the T-PRF,A-PRF and i-PRF introduced recently.These PC find varied applications successfully in periodontics and implant dentistry as well.However,the technique of preparation,standing time,transfer process,temperature of centrifuge,vibration,etc.,are the various factors for the mixed results reported in the literature.Until the introduction of a proper classification of terminologies,the PC were known by different names in different countries and by different commercial companies which also created a lot of confusion.This review intends to clarify all these confusion by briefing the exact evolution of PC,their preparation techniques,recent advances and their various clinical and technical aspects and applications.

Platelet-rich plasma gel in combination with Schwann cells for repair of sciatic nerve injury

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were isolated from New Zealand white rabbits, culture-expanded and differentiated into Schwann cell-like cells. Autologous platelet-dch plasma and Schwann cell-like cells were mixed in suspension at a density of 1 x 106 cells/mL, prior to introduction into a poly （lactic-co-glycolic acid） conduit. Fabricated tissue-engineered nerves were implanted into rabbits to bridge 10 mm sciatic nerve defects （platelet-rich plasma group）. Controls were established using fibrin as the seeding matrix for Schwann cell-like cells at identical density to construct tissue-engineered nerves （fibrin group）. Twelve weeks after implantation, toluidine blue staining and scanning electron microscopy were used to demonstrate an increase in the number of regenerating nerve fibers and thickness of the myelin sheath in the platelet-rich plasma group compared with the fibrin group. Fluoro-gold retrograde labeling revealed that the number of Fluoro-gold-positive neurons in the dorsal root ganglion and the spinal cord anterior horn was greater in the platelet-rich plasma group than in the fibrin group. Electrophysiological examination confirmed that compound muscle action potential and nerve conduction velocity were superior in the platelet-rich plasma group compared with the fibrin group. These results indicate that autologous platelet-rich plasma gel can effectively serve as a seeding matrix for Schwann cell-like cells to construct tissue-engineered nerves to promote perJpheral nerve regeneration.

Platelet-rich plasma,an adjuvant biological therapy to assist peripheral nerve repair

Therapies such as direct tension-free microsurgical repair or transplantation of a nerve autograft,are nowadays used to treat traumatic peripheral nerve injuries（PNI）,focused on the enhancement of the intrinsic regenerative potential of injured axons.However,these therapies fail to recreate the suitable cellular and molecular microenvironment of peripheral nerve repair and in some cases,the functional recovery of nerve injuries is incomplete.Thus,new biomedical engineering strategies based on tissue engineering approaches through molecular intervention and scaffolding offer promising outcomes on the field.In this sense,evidence is accumulating in both,preclinical and clinical settings,indicating that platelet-rich plasma products,and fibrin scaffold obtained from this technology,hold an important therapeutic potential as a neuroprotective,neurogenic and neuroinflammatory therapeutic modulator system,as well as enhancing the sensory and motor functional nerve muscle unit recovery.

Evaluating the Benefits of Platelet Rich-Fibrin in Periodontal Regeneration: A Literature Review

Introduction: Platelet Rich-Fibrin (PRF) is a biological matrix derived from a patient’s own blood, rich in growth factors and platelets. Its use in various periodontal and non-periodontal procedures is gaining recognition due to its potential in promoting tissue regeneration. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the benefits of using PRF in intra-bony defect regeneration, guided-bone regeneration, and sinus floor elevation. Methods: The study searched PubMed for manuscripts published between 2017 and 2022 to better understand the clinical and radiological effects of PRF. The manuscripts were divided into the following sections: intra-bony defect regeneration, guided-bone regeneration, and sinus floor elevation. Results: In intra-bony defects, PRF improved clinical and radiological parameters when compared with OFD alone, with a significant difference in wound healing at 7 days. In GBR, a CBCT evaluation shows no statistical difference between the PRF-autogenous bone complex group and the bovine bone-collagen membrane complex regarding volume change of the augmented bone with a 16% rate of bone loss following a 6-month healing period. Also, a slight increase in bone thickness has been seen when liquid PRF is used. In sinus floor elevation, results revealed no differences in graft volume between PRF group and control group at any of the evaluated time points. Although higher implant stability immediately postoperatively, higher new bone formation, the lesser amount of residual graft and earlier implant placement. Conclusion: Platelet Rich-Fibrin is widely accepted for use in periodontal surgery and dentistry due to its minimally invasive nature and low risk of adverse effects, with positive results in tissue regeneration. There is evidence that PRF leads to improved and faster healing, as well as cost-effective regenerative procedures compared to other treatments.

A-PRF促进兔膝关节骨软骨损伤愈合的观察

目的·探讨改良型富血小板纤维蛋白(advanced platelet-rich fibrin,A-PRF)在骨软骨再生中的作用。方法·获取新西兰兔骨髓间充质干细胞(bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells,BMSCs)和膝关节软骨细胞;通过低速离心兔心脏血液获得A-PRF。采用光学显微镜观察A-PRF的组织学结构;ELISA法检测A-PRF中生长因子,包括血小板衍生生长因子、转化生长因子-β、胰岛素样生长因子、血管内皮生长因子、表皮生长因子和成纤维细胞生长因子的释放;采用活/死细胞双染法及MTT法检测A-PRF对兔BMSCs细胞毒性及增殖情况的影响;采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(qRT-PCR)检测A-PRF对兔BMSCsⅡ型胶原蛋白、聚集蛋白聚糖、碱性磷酸酶(ALP)和骨钙素(OCN)基因表达的影响;使用transwell小室测定A-PRF对于兔BMSCs以及软骨细胞迁移能力的影响。建立兔膝关节骨软骨缺损模型,将18只兔随机分为3组:A-PRF组(n=6)在缺损处植入A-PRF;A-PRF+BMSCs组(n=6)植入接种兔BMSCs的A-PRF;对照组(n=6)不进行植入操作。术后12周处死兔,采用苏木精-伊红(H-E)、甲苯胺蓝和番红O-固绿染色进行膝关节标本的组织学观察,并根据膝关节的表面形态学与组织学情况,采用国际软骨修复协会(International Cartilage Repair Society,ICRS)评分系统进行宏观与组织学评分。结果·A-PRF具有松散的网络结构,可以缓慢释放生长因子。加入A-PRF后,未观察到其对兔BMSCs具有细胞毒性;在加入A-PRF后24、48和72 h,BMSCs的增殖能力均明显升高(均P<0.05),成软骨相关基因Ⅱ型胶原蛋白、聚集蛋白聚糖,以及成骨相关基因ALP和OCN均显著上调(均P<0.05)。加入A-PRF后,兔BMSCs与软骨细胞的迁移能力均显著增强(均P<0.05),且兔BMSCs的迁移能力显著高于软骨细胞(P=0.025)。在兔膝关节缺损模型中,观察关节表面形态,可见A-PRF组和A-PRF+BMSCs组缺损均基本恢复,而对照组仅有软组织覆盖。在ICRS宏观评分方面,A-PRF组与A-PRF+BMSCs组的差异无统计学意义,但2组评分均显著高于对照组(均P<0.05)。组织学观察显示,A-PRF组和A-PRF+BMSCs组均产生骨软骨修复,但A-PRF组软骨更加成熟,对照组则形成纤维修复。在ICRS组织学评分方面,A-PRF组与A-PRF+BMSCs组的差异无统计学意义,但2组评分均显著高于对照组(均P<0.05)。结论·自体A-PRF具有良好的生物相容性和促进BMSCs增殖的能力,在体外和体内均可促进软骨和软骨下骨的修复。

改良型富血小板纤维蛋白促进脂肪移植存活的最适混合比例实验研究

目的探索改良型富血小板纤维蛋白(A-PRF)促进脂肪移植存活的最适混合比例。方法酶消化法分离脂肪干细胞并培养,传代至第三代,抽取健康患者静脉血一次性制备A-PRF,以1:6、1:8、1:10、1:12、1:14五种混合比例分别与脂肪干细胞混合。取6周龄SPF级雌性裸鼠60只,随机分为5组,每组12只,分别将A-PRF以体积比1:6、1:8、1:10、1:12、1:14五种混合比例分别与人脂肪颗粒混合后注射至5组裸鼠背部,分别记为1:6、1:8、1:10、1:12、1:14组。于移植后4、8、12周以断颈法处死裸鼠,比较脂肪标本体积及质量变化;HE染色观察脂肪标本的血管密度及分布;分析囊腔/空泡占比、炎症反应程度、间质化纤维程度;免疫组化测定CD31蛋白含量。结果第24小时,5组迁移变化均不明显,在第48小时及72小时1:12组的细胞迁移程度明显高于其他组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。在第4、8及12周,1:12组的脂肪质量组织体积及质量的保留率最高,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。HE染色结果显示,1:12组的囊腔/空泡占比、间质化纤维程度均为最低并伴有大量新生毛细血管,5组在第4周时炎性反应程度均较严重,在第8及第12周的炎性反应程度均较轻且差异不明显。CD31染色结果显示,1:12组的CD31蛋白含量较其他组明显升高,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论改良型富血小板纤维蛋白促进脂肪移植存活的最适混合比例是1:12。

Autologous peripheral blood-derived orthobiologics:Different types and their effectiveness in managing knee osteoarthritis

Knees are the most commonly impacted weight-bearing joints in osteoarthritis(OA),affecting millions of people worldwide.With increasing life spans and obesity rates,the incidence of knee OA will further increase,leading to a significant increase in the economic burden.Conventional treatment modalities utilized to manage knee OA have limitations.Over the last decade,the role of various autologous peripheral blood-derived orthobiologics(APBOs)for the treatment of knee OA has been extensively investigated.This editorial provided an overview and focused on defining and shedding light on the current state of evidence based on the most recent published clinical studies concerning the use of APBO for the management of knee OA.While numerous studies have demonstrated promising results for these preparations,a notable gap exists in the comparative analysis of these diverse formulations.This absence of head-to-head studies poses a considerable challenge for physicians/surgeons in determining the optimal preparation for managing knee OA and achieving sustained longterm results.Thus,more adequately powered,multicenter,prospective,doubleblind,randomized controlled trials with longer follow-ups are needed to establish the long-term efficacy and to aid physicians/surgeons in determining the optimal APBO for the management of knee OA.

富血小板纤维蛋白辅助治疗牙龈退缩的临床效果及患者满意度评价

目的评价和比较冠向复位瓣术单独或联合应用富血小板纤维蛋白(platelet rich fibrin, PRF)治疗MillerⅠ类或Ⅱ类牙龈退缩的临床效果及患者满意度。方法临床上选取MillerⅠ类或Ⅱ类牙龈退缩且有意愿进行手术治疗的患者30例,分为试验组(冠向复位瓣术联合PRF)、对照组(冠向复位瓣术)。在术前、术后3个月、术后6个月记录牙周探诊深度、角化龈宽度、牙龈退缩深度以及根面覆盖率,分析2组的临床疗效,患者填写满意度调查表,并进行分析。结果试验组和对照组在术后3、6个月检查临床指标牙龈退缩深度、角化龈宽度较术前明显好转,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后3、6个月,试验组和对照组2组间角化龈宽度比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后3、6个月,2组间牙周探诊深度、牙龈退缩深度、根面覆盖率比较均无统计学差异(P>0.05);术后3、6个月时,2组中的牙周探诊深度与术前相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);试验组患者的满意度显著高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论本研究结果进一步证实了这两种方法对MillerⅠ、Ⅱ类牙龈退缩的治疗均有效,辅助应用PRF可增加术后角化龈宽度,并提高患者满意度。

改良型富血小板纤维蛋白预防下颌阻生智齿拔除术后并发症的效果

目的探讨应用改良型富血小板纤维蛋白(advanced platelet-rich fibrin,A-PRF)预防下颌阻生智齿拔除术后并发症的效果。方法选取20例需拔除双侧下颌智齿患者,每名患者随机筛选一侧牙槽窝,行A-PRF填充(试验组);另一侧行常规缝合处理(对照组)。比较术后1、7d两侧拔牙窝疼痛程度、疼痛发生率及软组织肿胀程度,同时评价不同处理方式后张口度及术后3个月第二磨牙远中牙周袋深度。结果试验组牙槽窝术后1d后疼痛分级为4.25,低于对照组的6.20(P<0.05),且疼痛发生比例低于对照组牙槽窝。随着时间延长,两侧牙槽窝的术后疼痛级别都显著下降。拔牙后1 d,试验组牙槽窝肿胀度为(0.59±0.09)cm,张口度为(3.79±1.25)cm,皆显著低于对照组(P<0.05);7 d后对照组和试验组两侧肿胀程度分别为(0.025±0.09)cm和(0.013±0.07)cm,两组无统计学差异;术后3个月两侧第二磨牙远中牙周袋探诊深度分别为(4.61±0.27)mm和(3.39±0.29)mm(P<0.05)。结论A-PRF的应用可以有效减少下颌阻生智齿拔牙术后并发症的发生。