Efficacy of the injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) in gingival phenotype modification: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gingival phenotype (GP), comprising gingival thickness (GT) and keratinized tissue width (KTW), plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity of gingival and periodontal tissues, thereby enhancing their resistance to trauma and mechanical irritation. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current evidence about the changes in GT and KTW following the injection of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) in patients with thin GP.

Methods

A thorough search was conducted up to April 2024 across the following nine databases: The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed^®, Scopus^®, Web of Science^®, Google Scholar, Trip, CINAHL via EBSCO, EMBASE via OVID, and ProQuest. This review covered

SUBMITTER: Idris MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11529032 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature