Periodontitis is a chronic bacterial infection resulting in destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth. Regeneration of the lost tissues has faced difficulties primarily due to the lack of support during the intricate healing processes. A surgical additive which can 'jump start' the healing process to a more predictable regenerative process is always on the wish list of any periodont...

OBJECTIVES Endodontic management of open apex using MTA and platelet - rich fibrin membrane as an apical matrix barrier. STUDY DESIGN An immature tooth with pulpal necrosis and periapical pathology imposes a great difficulty to the endodontist. Endodontic treatment options for such teeth consist of conventional apexification procedure with and without apical barriers. This article demonstrate...

OBJECTIVES Mesenchymal stem cells have the ability to differentiate into various cell types, and thus have emerged as promising alternatives to chondrocytes in cell-based cartilage repair methods. The aim of this experimental study was to investigate the effect of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells combined with platelet rich fibrin on osteochondral defect repair and articular cartilage...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to check up the possible usage of a new approach when treating oroantral communication (OAC) which includes the usage of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Methods and materials: 6 patients (4 women and 2 men) participated in this study with oroantral communications after the extractions of maxillary molars. The OAC was closed surgically using PRF membranes. The c...

The filling of tissue for facial rejuvenation can be challenging. The aim is to restore harmonious volumetric facial ratios by regaining the contours of cheekbones, drooping jaw lines and nasolobial folds. Adipocyte grafts can return the skin to a state of brightness and to a volume that deteriorates gradually during ageing. To ensure that a tissue graft remains stable, it must be integrated in...