Publications by authors named "Al-Maawi S"

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has assumed an important role in supporting tissue regeneration in different fields. To date, the standard protocol for liquid PRF requires at least 10 mL of peripheral blood. The present study aimed to analyze the composition, growth factor release, and effects on the cell proliferation of PRF samples produced using 3 mL vs.

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This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin clot (PRF) and conventional oroantral communication (OAC) repair techniques following tooth extractions from the maxilla. The study involved 22 patients, divided into 2 groups: a study group treated with PRF and a control group undergoing conventional OAC repair. The primary outcome measured was the effectiveness of OAC closure, with pain intensity and postoperative complications as secondary outcomes.

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Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), derived from human blood, rich in wound healing components, has drawbacks in direct injections, such as rapid matrix degradation and growth factor release. Marine polysaccharides, mimicking the human extracellular matrix, show promising potential in tissue engineering. In this study, we impregnated the self-assembled fucoidan/chitosan (FU_CS) hydrogels with PRF obtaining PRF/FU_CS hydrogels.

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Human dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) exhibit multilineage differentiation capabilities and superior clonogenic and proliferative properties. However, the use of animal-derived components such as FBS raises concerns regarding the clinical application of stem-cell-based therapies. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) derived from human blood is rich in fibrin, platelets, and growth factors and acts as a bioactive scaffold for grafting with biomaterials.

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Article Synopsis
  • Extraction socket healing is critical for successful dental procedures since it affects future prosthetic rehabilitation and patients' appearance and chewing ability.
  • This mini review covers the stages of healing, biological and clinical events following tooth extraction, and changes in the alveolar bone.
  • It also discusses various interventions for socket preservation to minimize bone loss and factors that influence the healing process.
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Systematic evaluations regarding the influence of PRF in ridge sealing are still lacking. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systemic randomized, controlled, clinical approach dealing with the potential of a systematic applied solid PRF on soft tissue socket healing of molar and premolar extraction sockets with evaluation for up to 90 days. Qualitative and quantitative image analysis showed that PRF contributed to a significantly faster ridge sealing, within the period of 7-10 days in both tooth types.

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Introduction: Treatment of extended defects after tumor resection in oral, maxillofacial, and facial surgery (craniomaxillofacial) is usually performed by free microvascular flaps. Evaluation of flap survival is crucial, especially in the first hours after insertion and connection. For flap evaluation various invasive and noninvasive methods have been developed.

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Aim: The purpose of this study was to obtain data concerning growth factor release within liquid and solid platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) matrices and to estimate the amount of potential interindividual variations as a basis for further preclinical and clinical trials. Therefore, we aimed to determine possible differences in the release of growth factors between liquid and solid PRF. Materials and Methods: Blood samples obtained from four subjects were processed to both liquid and solid PRF matrices using a standard centrifugation protocol.

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The combination of histological and biomolecular analyses provides deep understanding of different biological processes and is of high interest for basic and applied research. However, the available analytical methods are still limited, especially when considering bone samples. This study compared different fixation media to identify a sufficient analytical method for the combination of histological, immuno-histological and biomolecular analyses of the same fixed, processed and paraffin embedded bone sample.

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Introduction: Tumor resection combined with neck dissection (ND) or radiotherapy are established methods for the treatment of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). However, the extent of ND can lead to postoperative complications. Therefore, for the first time, this study aims to identify lymph node involvement in OSCC performed in a bilateral systematic approach based on oncologic board meetings relying on presurgical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT).

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: This study evaluated the cellular response of primary osteoblasts exposed to two different presentations of a low-temperature non-sintered deproteinized bovine bone matrix (DBBM). : Six different baths of a commercially available DBBM block (Bonefill Porous Block) and one of DBBM granule (Bonefill Porous) were evaluated to identify the mineral structure and organic or cellular remnants. Samples of the same baths were processed in TRIZOL for RNA extraction and quantification.

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Purpose: To address the focused question: in patients with freshly extracted teeth, what is the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the prevention of pain and the regeneration of soft tissue and bone compared to the respective control without PRF treatment?

Methods: After an electronic data search in PubMed database, the Web of Knowledge of Thomson Reuters and hand search in the relevant journals, a total of 20 randomized and/or controlled studies were included.

Results: 66.6% of the studies showed that PRF significantly reduced the postoperative pain, especially in the first 1-3 days after tooth extraction.

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Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous blood concentrate that supports tissue regeneration. The effect of the centrifuge rotor angle in the fabrication of PRF is still not fully elucidated. The hypothesis of this study is: When applying the same -force (relative centrifugal force [RCF]) and centrifugation time, PRF components and bioactivity are not modified using either a swing-out rotor or a fixed angle rotor.

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Sulfated glycosaminoglycans (sGAG) show interaction with biological mediator proteins. Although collagen-based biomaterials are widely used in clinics, their combination with high-sulfated hyaluronan (sHA3) is unexplored. This study aims to functionalize a collagen-based scaffold (Mucograft®) with sHA3 via electrostatic (sHA3/PBS) or covalent binding to collagen fibrils (sHA3+EDC/NHS).

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Multinucleated giant cells (MNGCs) are frequently observed in the implantation areas of different biomaterials. The main aim of the present study was to analyze the long-term polarization pattern of the pro- and anti-inflammatory phenotypes of macrophages and MNGCs for 180 days to better understand their role in the success or failure of biomaterials. For this purpose, silk fibroin (SF) was implanted in a subcutaneous implantation model of Wistar rats as a model for biomaterial-induced MNGCs.

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Objectives: To assess the influence of antiresorptive/antiangiogenic therapy on the spreading of peri-implant infections in the pharyngeal region.

Material And Methods: This analysis was based on tissue biopsies obtained from a total of twenty-five albino rats having either received (1) amino-bisphosphonate (Zoledronate) (Zo) (n=4), (2) RANKL inhibitor (Denosumab) (De) (n=4), (3) antiangiogenic medication (Bevacizumab) (Be) (n=4), (4) Zo+Be (n=3), (5) De+Be (n=5), or (6) no medication (Co) (n=5). Drug administration was repeated at 12 weeks.

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Resorbable synthetic scaffolds are promising for different indications, especially in the context of bone regeneration. However, they require additional biological components to enhance their osteogenic potential. In addition to different cell types, autologous blood-derived matrices offer many advantages to enhance the regenerative capacity of biomaterials.

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Evaporation of phosphate species during thermal treatment (> 400 °C) of calcium phosphates leads to the formation of an alkaline layer on their surface. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypothesis that the biological response of thermally treated calcium phosphates is modified by the presence of such an alkaline layer on their surface. For this purpose, 0.

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Objectives: The biocompatibility of methacrylate-based adhesives is a topic that is intensively discussed in dentistry. Since only limited evidence concerning the cyto- and genotoxicity of orthodontic adhesives is available, the aim of this study was to measure the genotoxic potential of seven orthodontic methacrylate-based adhesives.

Materials And Methods: The XTT assay was utilized to determine the cytotoxicity of Assure Plus, Assure Bonding Resin, ExciTE F, OptiBond Solo Plus, Scotchbond Universal Adhesive, Transbond MIP, and Transbond XT after an incubation period of 24 h on human gingival fibroblasts.

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tissue-engineered cell culture models are an essential instrument to investigate physiological and pathophysiological wound healing mechanisms and to evaluate new beneficial wound dressing materials and therapeutics to identify possible drug targets and to improve regeneration processes in nonhealing and chronic wounds. In this study, the authors established an model for cutaneous wound healing, based on primary human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HDMEC) and primary human dermal fibroblasts (HDF) to study wound healing-associated processes. Co-cultivation of HDMEC and HDF results in the formation of microvessel-like structures in long-term co-cultures.

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This study evaluated the impact of rotor angle and time of storage after centrifugation on the in vitro biological properties of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes. Blood samples (n = 9) were processed with a vertical fixed-angle (V) or a swing-out horizontal (H) centrifuge, with 20-60 min of sample storage after centrifugation. Leukocytes, platelets, and red blood cells were counted, and fibrin architecture was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

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The permeability and inflammatory tissue reaction to Mucomaix matrix (MM), a non- cross-linked collagen-based matrix was evaluated in both ex vivo and in vivo settings. Liquid platelet rich fibrin (PRF), a blood concentrate system, was used to assess its capacity to absorb human proteins and interact with blood cells ex vivo. In the in vivo aspect, 12 Wister rats had MM implanted subcutaneously, whereas another 12 rats (control) were sham-operated without biomaterial implantation.

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Background And Objective: Macrophages' cytokine expression and polarization play a substantial role in the host's "destructive" inflammatory response to periodontal and peri-implant pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate cell viability, anti-inflammatory activity, and macrophage polarization properties of different cranberry concentrates.

Methods: THP-1 cells (monocytic line) were treated with phorbol myristic acid to induce macrophage differentiation.

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Objectives: The aim of the present study was to characterize the cellular reaction to a xenogeneic resorbable collagen membrane of porcine origin using a subcutaneous implantation model in Wistar rats over 30 days.

Materials And Methods: Ex vivo, liquid platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a leukocyte and platelet-rich cell suspension, was used to evaluate the blood cell membrane interaction. The material was implanted subcutaneously in rats.

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Several different biomaterials are being introduced for clinical applications. However, no current material-specific systematic studies define parameters for evaluating these materials. The aim of this retrospective animal study is to classify biomaterials according to the in vivo induced cellular reaction and outline the clinical consequence of the biomaterial-specific cellular reaction for the regeneration process.

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