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Primary study · included by 2 reviews

An evaluation of effects of platelet-rich-fibrin on postoperative morbidities after lower third molar surgery.

Asutay 2017 · Asutay F, Yolcu Ü, Geçör O, et al. · Nigerian journal of clinical practice · 2017

Included by

Efficacy and Safety of Regenerative Periodontal Therapy on Recovery After Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Asutay 2017 · Table 1; References
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Adverse events
Regenerative periodontal therapy (any modality) vs Conventional treatment or spontaneous healing
OR 0.64 [0.34, 1.19]22 studiesModerate
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Preventing Alveolar Osteitis Following Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Asutay 2017 · Table 2; Figure 3; reference list
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Incidence of alveolar osteitis
Platelet-rich fibrin placed in the extraction socket immediately after tooth removal vs No PRF, empty socket or conventional postoperative care · Third to seventh postoperative day
RR 0.33 [0.20, 0.55]7 studies · 776 participantsModerate

2 including reviews in total.