Publications by authors named "Marcelo V Parra"
Biomimetics (Basel)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Osseodensification enhances the stability of endosteal implants but doesn't consider the limited trabecular bone found in clinical situations.
- This study involved surgical experiments on twelve sheep, comparing osteotomy healing with and without trabecular bone, using osseodensification drilling to place implants.
- Results showed enhanced bone formation and remodeling in the group with trabecular bone, with significant increases in bone-to-implant contact and bone area occupancy at both 3 and 12 weeks; there were no negative effects noted in the absence of trabecular bone.
Materials (Basel)
July 2018
Article Synopsis
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a 3-D biomaterial made from a patient's blood through centrifugation, without additives, and is gaining popularity in oral and maxillofacial surgery due to its ease of use and cost-effectiveness.
- There is ongoing debate about the clinical effectiveness of PRFs due to variability in preparation methods, insufficient clinical evidence, and a lack of understanding of their properties.
- Despite promising benefits like faster healing and reduced pain, standardization of preparation protocols is necessary to enhance the reliability and therapeutic potential of PRFs in regenerative dentistry.
