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Platelet-rich fibrin after mandibular third molar extraction: a split-mouth and parallel-group stratified meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)

Sep 2026 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · Vol 30 · 0 citations · 42 references
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PRF, particularly L-PRF, reduces postoperative morbidity after mandibular third molar extraction, although further standardized trials, particularly head-to-head comparisons of L-PRF and A-PRF, are needed to clarify subtype-specific effects.

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