Sustainability and Release Pattern of Growth Factors from Bone Grafts Prepared with Platelet-Rich Fibrin.

Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is used to prepare "sticky bone" by combining it with bone graft material. The present study investigated the ability of different bone grafts to absorb growth factors from the PRF and release them over time.

Materials And Methods: Human blood was collected from 10 healthy volunteers for liquid PRF preparation.

Tranexamic acid integrated into platelet-rich fibrin produces a robust and resilient antihemorrhagic biological agent: a human cohort study.

Objective: To investigate the incorporation of the antifibrinolytic agent tranexamic acid (TA) during platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) formation to produce a robust fibrin agent with procoagulation properties.

Study Design: Blood from healthy volunteers was collected. Into 3 tubes, TA was immediately added in 1-mL, 0.

Knowledge and Opinion of Internists and Gynecologists Physicians on Periodontal Medicine.

Purpose: To evaluate the knowledge, opinions, and behaviours of physicians in the field of internal medicine and gynecology regarding periodontal disease and its systemic implications.

Methods: A questionnaire was distributed by hand and via e-mail to internists and gynecologists working in hospitals and community clinics. The questionnaires included items regarding personal and professional status, subject-related characteristics, dental history and knowledge in periodontal medicine.

Microbial accumulation on different suture materials following oral surgery: a randomized controlled study.

Background: The aim of the study was to compare bacterial accumulation on different suture materials following oral surgery.

Methods: Patients scheduled for implant or periodontal surgery were included in the study. Upon flap closure, four different sutures were placed in a randomized sequence-silk, coated polyglactin, nylon, and polyester.

Mucosal pH, dental findings, and salivary composition in pediatric liver transplant recipients.

Background: Oral health and dental maintenance have become part of the standard of care for pediatric liver transplant recipients. These individuals tend to suffer particularly from dental problems, such as gingival enlargement, gingivitis, poor oral hygiene, dental hypoplasia, and caries. Saliva composition influences oral hygiene and disease states.