Alveolar Ridge Augmentation Utilizing Platelet Rich Fibrin in Combination with Demineralized Freeze-dried Bone Allograft – a Case Report

Platelet-rich fibrin, developed in France by Choukroun et al., is a second generation platelet concentrate widely used to accelerate soft and hard tissue healing. It is a strictly autologous fibrin matrix containing a large quantity of platelet and leukocyte cytokines. It has also been shown to stimulate the growth of osteoblasts and periodontal ligament cells, both of which are significant for the regeneration of periodontal defects. Its advantages over the better known platelet-rich plasma include ease of preparation/application, minimal expense, and lack of biochemical modification (no bovine thrombin or anticoagulant is required). This article serves as use of platelet-rich fibrin in combination with demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft for alveolar ridge augmentation.