Role and Efficacy of L-PRFmatrix in the Regeneration of Periodontal Defect: a New Perspective

The ultimate goal of periodontal therapy is to achieve complete wound healing and regeneration of the periodontal unit. The therapeutic use of L-PRF matrix constitutes a relatively new biotechnology that has been a breakthrough in the acceleration of hard and soft tissue healing. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) belongs to a new generation of platelet concentrates, with simplified processing and without biochemical blood handling. The slow polymerization during PRF preparation seems to generate a fibrin network very similar to the natural one. Such a network leads to a more efficient cell migration and proliferation and thus cicatrization. This article proposes an overview of use of platelet-rich fibrin in management of periodontal hard and soft tissue defects and goes on to describe the clinical benefits of PRF and its advantage over PRP.