Research Article

Controlled Release Strategies for the Combination of Fresh and Lyophilized Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Bone Tissue Regeneration

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Bone regeneration in rabbit critical size calvarial defects and quantification after 6 and 12 weeks after operation: radiographs and micro-CT analysis. 8 mm diameter defects were created and the defects were treated by filling with fresh PRF, lyophilized PRF, or fresh/lyophilized PRF (1:1) or were left unfilled as empty defect controls. (a) Representative radiographs images and micro-CT images. (b) Analysis of the regenerated tissue covering the calvarial defect. Statistically significant difference compared with control group P < 0.001, with fresh/lyophilized PRF (1:1) group, #P < 0.01.

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