Various applications of platelet rich fibrin in the field of dentistry: A review

Abstract

Platelet rich fibrin is obtained from platelets, from human blood and can act as a biomaterial. Platelet plays a major role in the healing process as it contains various growth factors and cytokines. The main advantage of platelet rich fibrin is, it is prepared from patients own blood that’s why it is known as autologous material. It is very commonly used in the field of dentistry in the process of recovery, healing of tissue after surgeries and also in tissue regeneration.