Clinical Efficacy of Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin for the Treatment of TMJ Disc Displacement with Reduction

Document Type : Original Article

Abstract

Purpose: the aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of intra-articular injection of injectable platelet rich fibrin (i-PRF) in TMJ disc displacement with reduction.
Materials and Methods:Thirty patients suffered from temporomandibular joint internal derangement (TMJID) were included in the study 1.5 ml i-PRF into the TMJ. The patients were clinically evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively at the intervals of 1week, 3, and 6 months.
RESULTS:The differences between preoperative and postoperative status in all the measured parameters were statistically significant throughout the postoperative period.
CONCLUSION: i-PRF injection is a safe and effective method in the treatment of TMJID.
 

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