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VOLUME 23 , ISSUE 12 ( December, 2022 ) > List of Articles

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Comparative Evaluation of Platelet-rich Fibrin and Concentrated Growth Factor as Scaffolds in Regenerative Endodontic Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Mahendran Kavitha, Shakthipriya Sivaprakasam, Dorai Arunaraj, Rangarajan Hemamalini, Sekar Velayudham, Balakrishnan Bakthavatchalam

Keywords : Apexogenesis, Concentrated growth factor, Cone-beam computed tomography, Platelet-rich fibrin, Scaffolds

Citation Information : Kavitha M, Sivaprakasam S, Arunaraj D, Hemamalini R, Velayudham S, Bakthavatchalam B. Comparative Evaluation of Platelet-rich Fibrin and Concentrated Growth Factor as Scaffolds in Regenerative Endodontic Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2022; 23 (12):1211-1217.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3443

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 13-04-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and concentrated growth factor (CGF) as scaffolds in the regenerative endodontic procedure (REP) using clinical and radiographic parameters along with cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) analysis. Materials and methods: The apexogenesis procedure was performed in 16 teeth. They were randomly divided into two groups of eight teeth each: group I and group II. In group I PRF was used as the scaffold and in group II CGF was used as the scaffold. They were evaluated for pain, pulpal vitality, tenderness on percussion, and mobility, and also evaluated using digital radiographs at 3, 6, 12, and 18 months interval. The response of the teeth was graded using Chen and Chen criteria. Increase in root length, reduction in the apical foramen dimension, and reduction in periapical lesion volume were evaluated using CBCT scans taken preoperatively and at 18 months. Results: At the end of 3 months, 50% of teeth without periapical pathology were found to be vital in both groups. At the end of 18 months, 60% of the teeth in both groups showed increase in root length, all teeth showed closure of apical foramen, and reduction in the volume of periapical lesion. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The clinical and radiographic features reported in this study revealed that both PRF and CGF act as effective scaffolds in REP for regeneration of pulp-dentin complex with promising results. Clinical significance: Apexogenesis by revascularization has not been used regularly for the treatment of nonvital teeth with open apex because the results are not reliable. Since platelet concentrates like PRF and CGF are rich in growth factors; when apexogenesis is performed by REP using these platelet concentrates, desirable results can be achieved in a short duration of time. They also accelerate the healing of periapical lesions present in such cases. With the increased success rate of apexogenesis with REP, many clinicians would prefer to use REPs as a treatment option for teeth with open apex.

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