Efficacy of Platelet-rich Fibrin for the Treatment of Grade II Furcation Defects in Mandibular Molars

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the treatment of grade II furcation mandibular molars. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 12 patients with 24 mandibular class II furcation defects in this randomized clinical trial with a split-mouth design. These defects were treated with either open flap debridement (OFD) in conjunction with PRF (test group) or only OFD (control group). We recorded and assessed clinical parameters (probing pocket depth [PPD], gingival recession [GR], and vertical and horizontal clinical attachment level [VCAL and HCAL, respectively]), radiographic parameters (bone defect fill [%BF]), and microbiological parameters at baseline and 6 months after treatment. Results: After treatment, PPD, VCAL, HCAL, BF, and microbiological parameters were significantly reduced in both groups. All clinical and radiographic parameters showed significant improvement at the sites that had been treated with PRF and OFD compared with those that had been treated with OFD alone. Among 24 furcation defects in both groups, 10 showed a significantly improved clinical condition and 14 remained at the initial grade. There were no more severe conditions recorded after treatment. Conclusion: Within the limitation of this article, we have demonstrated the effectiveness of PRF in the regenerative treatment of grade II furcation defects.