THE G-FORCE CONUNDRUM IN PRF GENERATION- MANAGEMENT OF A PROBLEM HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

Abstract

ABSTRACTAimA force of 400g at 2700 RPM results in an optimum leucocyte and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF). Most of centrifuges with varying characteristics generate a g-force in excess of 700g at 2700 RPM. In this context, the study explores the effect of the original centrifugation protocol and a modified protocol tailor-made to lower the RPM to generate a g-force of ~400g on platelet concentration, clot size and growth factors release in L-PRF prepared in two different commercially available centrifuges.Materials and Methods25 subjects each were assigned to the following groups; R1 and R2 where L-PRF was obtained from two laboratory swing-out centrifuges (Remi 8C® & Remi C854®, Mumbai, India) respectively. PRF was obtained from each subject within a group using two protocols; Original (O) protocol: conforming to the original centrifugation cycle (2700 RPM for 12 min) and Modified (M) protocol. Clot size, growth factor estimation and platelet counts were measured at 20, 40 and 60 mins from all the L-PRF clots.ResultsAt the third time period (40–60min), there were no significant differences in clot sizes with the original protocol (p=0.09), but a highly significant difference was noticed with the modified protocol in both the centrifuges (p=0.001). Our results showed an increased concentration of VEGF and EGF with modified protocol than with original protocol with both the centrifuges (p=0.001). By the end of second and third time periods, more platelet concentration was observed with modified protocol than with the original protocol in both the centrifuges (p=0.001)ConclusionThis study infers that the centrifuge type and RCF can affect the quality and quantity of cells and growth factors and an optimum relationship between g-force and RPM should be maintained in order to obtain L-PRF with adequate cell viability and optimum growth factor release.