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Platelet-rich fibrin vs. buccal advancement flap for closure of oroantral communications: a prospective clinical study

Hunger 2023 · Hunger Stefan, Krennmair Stefan, Krennmair Gerald, et al. · Clinical Oral Investigations · 2023

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Platelet-rich fibrin as a therapeutic modality for oroantral communication closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Hunger 2023 · References 12-30; Figure 2
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Successful closure of oroantral communication/fistula
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) closure vs Alternative therapeutics (buccal advancement flap, oral wound dressing/gauze, 3D printed mesh) · Follow-up as reported by included studies (closure typically by 3 weeks)
RR 1.00 [0.90, 1.04]6 studies · 296 participantsGRADE not reported

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