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Advantages of Horizontal Centrifugation over Fixed-Angle Centrifugation

Horizontal Centrifugation leads to up to a 4 fold increase in platelet and leukocyte yield when compared to L-PRF and A-PRF fixed-angle protocols by Miron et al. (2019)

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Histological evidence

Histological evidence that fixed-angle centrifugation leads to cell accumulation along the distal back surface of PRF tubes whereas horizontal centrifugation leads to more even distribution of cells by Fujioka-Kobayashi et al. (2020)

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Further evidence that fixed-angle centrifugation leads to uneven cell accumulation along the distal back surface of PRF tubes by Takahashi et al. (2019)

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Evaluation of 24 different protocols for the optimization of PRF via horizontal centrifugation by Miron et al. (2020)

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Improved growth factor release and cellular bioactivity of PRF produced via horizontal

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Evaluation and Quantification of Cell types in Platelet-Rich Fibrin Produced using Fixed-Angle and Horizontal Centrifugation by Castro Pinto


PRF Tube Contamination with Silica/Silicone Microparticles

Evidence for Contamination of Silica Microparticles in A-PRF Matrices Prepared Using Silica-Coated Plastic Tubes by Tsujino et al. (2019)

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Acute cytotoxic effects of silica microparticles used for coating of plastic PRF tubes on human cells by Masuki et al. (2020)

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A technical note on contamination from PRF tubes containing silica and silicone by Miron et al. (2021)

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Concentration-PRF (C-PRF) and Extended-PRF (e-PRF/Alb-PRF)

Concentrated-PRF (C-PRF) leads to a 10 fold increase in accumulation of platelets and leukocytes when compared to standard injectable-PRF (i-PRF) by Miron et al. (2019)

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Improved growth factor C-PRF

Concentrated-PRF (C-PRF) markedly increases growth factor release and cellular activity when compared to standard injectable-PRF (i-PRF) by Fujioka-Kobayashi et al. (2020)

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Biological characterization of an albumin gel mixed with liquid C-PRF (Alb-PRF) by Fujioka-Kobayashi et al. (2020)

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In vivo study demonstrating the drastic extended resorption properties of Alb-PRF when compared to liquid PRF and standard PRF membranes by Gheno et al. (2020)

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Extending the working properties of liquid platelet-rich fibrin using chemically modified PET tubes and the Bio-Cool device

Extending the working properties of liquid platelet-rich fibrin using chemically modified PET tubes and the Bio-Cool device by Miron et al. (2022)

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Pre-Clinical Research

Research demonstrating blood draws should be performed within 90 seconds. Effect of patient age and gender on size of PRF-outcomes by Miron et al. (2018)

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PRF improves skin fibroblast for facial esthetic procedures by Wang et al. (2019)

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PRF improves dental pulp cells and lowers inflammation of the pulp cells cultured with LPS by Chai et al. (2019)

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Data demonstrating liquid-PRF is superior to PRP on cellular activity by Miron et al. (2017)

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Use of liquid-PRF as a drug-delivery system by Miron et al. (2018)

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PRF has anti-inflammatory properties on human macrophages and dendritic cells by Zhang et al. (2019)

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Anti-inflammatory response of PRF in macrophages by Nasirzade et al. (2019)

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Issues relating to the report of g-forces in Leukocyte and Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) by Miron et al. (2018)

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Standardization of PRF for scientific purposes by Miron et al. (2019)

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PRF induces greater knee regeneration when compared to PRP by Abd El Raouf et al. (2017)

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Histologicalevaluationofgingivalandintrabonyperiodontaldefectstretedwithplatelet-richfibrinusingdifferentprotocolsAcaninestudy

Histological Evaluation of Gingival and Intrabony Periodontal Defects Treated with Platelet-Rich Fibrin Using Different Protocols: A Canine Study by Shirakata et al. (2021)

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Comparison of the effects of platelet concentrates produced by high and low-speed centrifugation protocols on the healing of critical-size defects

Comparison of the effects of platelet concentrates produced by high and low-speed centrifugation protocols on the healing of critical-size defects in rat calvaria: a microtomographic and histomorphometric study by da Silva et al. (2022)

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RCF affects TGF-beta distribution in PRF produces via horizontal centrifugation by Kargarpour et al. (2020)

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Liquid-PRF and albumin gel: Bioassays for TGF-beta by Kargarpour et al. (2020)

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PRF neutralizes hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death in gingival fibroblasts by Kargarpour et al. (2020)

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Liquid PRF Reduces the Inflammatory Response and Osteoclastogenesis in Murine Macrophages by Kargarpour et al. (2021)

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Antibacterial effects of platelet-rich fibrin produced by horizontal centrifugation by Feng et al. (2020)

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Distribution and quantification of activated platelets in platelet-rich fibrin matrices by Sato et al. (2020)

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Platelet-Rich Fibrin Increases BMP2 Expression in Oral Fibroblasts via Activation of TGF-β Signaling

Platelet-Rich Fibrin Increases BMP2 Expression in Oral Fibroblasts via Activation of TGF-β Signaling by Kargarpour et al. (2021)

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Platelet-Rich Fibrin Decreases the Inflammatory Response of Mesenchymal Cells

Platelet-Rich Fibrin Decreases the Inflammatory Response of Mesenchymal Cells by Kargarpour et al. (2021)

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Preparation, characterization and biological properties of a novel bone block composed of platelet rich fibrin and a deproteinized bovine bone mineral

Preparation, characterization and biological properties of a novel bone block composed of platelet-rich fibrin and a deproteinized bovine bone mineral by Feng et al. (2022)

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Fibrinogen Concentrations in Liquid PRF Using Various Centrifugation Protocols

Fibrinogen Concentrations in Liquid PRF Using Various Centrifugation Protocols by Kargarpour et al. (2022

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Effect of relative centrifugal force on the biological properties of liquid platelet-rich fibrin produced via horizontal centrifugation

Effect of relative centrifugal force on the biological properties of liquid platelet-rich fibrin produced via horizontal centrifugation by Feng et al. (2022)

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Effects of platelet rich fibrin produced by three centrifugation protocols on bone neoformation in defects created in rat calvaria by Ferreira Sávio et al. (2023)

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Ongoing Pre-Clinical Research

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PRF induces stem cell recruitment and activity

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Use of PRF produced via horizontal centrifugation on furcation defect regeneration with/without antibiotics. (Lead investigator = Dr. Victoria Lima)

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Use of PRF produced via horizontal centrifugation during femur defect regeneration with/without a bone grafting material (Lead investigator = Dr. Yufeng Zhang)


Systematic Reviews

Systematic Review of PRF by Miron et al. (2017)

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Systematic Review of PRF treatment on soft tissue wound healing by Miron et al. (2016)

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The use of platelet‐rich fibrin to enhance the outcomes of implant therapy: A systematic review by Strauss et al. (2018)

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Systematic Review of PRF on gingival recessions in comparison to coronally advanced flap, connective tissue grafting, and enamel matrix derivative by Miron et al. (2020)

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Use of platelet-rich fibrin for the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Miron et al. (2021)

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Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin on bone formation, part 1: Alveolar ride preservation by Miron and Fujioka-Kobayashi et al. (2021)

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Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin on bone formation, part 2: Guided bone regeneration, sinus elevation and implant therapy by Fujioka-Kobayashi et al. (2021)

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Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin on socket healing after mandibular third molar extractions by Fujioka-Kobayashi et al. (2021)

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Systematic Review of osteonecrosis of the jaw treated with PRF


Guided Bone Regeneration and Sinus Grafting with PRF

Miron and Pikos: Use of PRF for guided bone regeneration procedures by Miron et al. (2017)

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Miron and Pikos: Use of PRF during sinus Grafting: What is the consensus? by Miron et al. (2018)

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Basics of PRF therapy by Miron et al. (2017)

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Custom 3-D Bone Allograft Block Fabrication by Mohamed et al. (2020)

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Randomized Clinical Trial evaluating PRF with/without a bone grafting material (Lead investigator: Dr. Michel Messora)


Periodontal Regeneration with PRF

Platelet-rich fibrin as a gingival tissue regeneration enhancer by Petrescu et al. (2020)

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Histological Evaluation of Gingival and Intrabony Periodontal Defects Treated with Platelet-rich Fibrin Using Different Protocols: A Canine Study by Shirakata et al. (2021)

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Periodontal Regeneration using PRF. A first histological case series in humans (Lead investigators: Dr. Anton Sculean and Dr. Raluca Cosgarea)

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Use of PRF in combination with dentin grafting for large intrabony defect regeneration (Lead investigator: Dr. Soren Jepsen)

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Randomized clinical study evaluating PRF during intrabony defect regeneration.. (Lead investigators: Dr. Anton Sculean and Dr. Raluca Cosgarea)

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Randomized clinical study evaluating PRF with/without antibiotics during non-surgical periodontal therapy. (Lead investigator: Dr. Richard Miron)


Implant Dentistry and Oral Surgery with PRF

Use of PRF as a hemostatic agent favoring blood clotting in patients on anti-coagulant therapy by Mourao et al. (2019)

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Use of PRF for medication related ONJ by Mourao et al. (2019)

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Soft-Tissue Grafting Techniques Associated With Immediate Implant Placement by Bishara et al. (2018)

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Soft Tissue Grafting by Bishara  et al. (2018)

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3rd molar extraction healing with PRF: A split-mouth randomized study (Lead investigator: Dr. Senthil Selvan)

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injections with PRF produced via horizontal centrifugation (Lead investigator: Dr. Benoit Schaller)

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Extraction site management with bone grafts with/without PRF. A histological evaluation (Lead investigator: Dr. Luigi Canullo)

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Immediate implant placement with PRF and bio-electric stimulation. A pilot study (Lead investigator: Dr. Cameron Lee)

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Use of PRF for soft tissue wound healing around implants. A histological evaluation (Lead investigator: Dr. Luigi Canullo)


Facial Esthetics and Diabetic Wound Management

Use of Platelet Rich Fibrin in Facial Esthetics and The Center for Advanced Rejuvenation and Esthetics

by Miron and Kanter (2021)

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Use of Lasers in Facial Esthetics and The Center for Advanced Rejuvenation and Esthetics by Miron and Kanter (2021)

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Effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes on the healing of infected skin wounds.

Effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membranes on the healing of infected skin wounds by Silveira et al. (2022)

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16. Miron RJ, Davies CE. Rejuvenating Facial Esthetics with regenerative and biocompatible techniques. Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry. 2023

Rejuvenating Facial Esthetics with Regenerative and Biocompatible Techniques Part 1: Applications and Opportunities for Cosmetic Dentists by Miron RJ and Davies CE, 2023

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Rejuvenating Facial Esthetics with Regenerative and Biocompatible Techniques Part 2: Laser Fundamentals and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Protocols by Miron RJ and Davies CE, 2023

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Basics to All-Natural Facial Esthetics. Part 3: Protocols and Clinical Cases by Miron and Davies

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Basics to All-Natural Facial Esthetics. Part 2: Scientific Background of Platelet Rich Fibrin and Laser Therapy by Miron and Davies

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Use of PRF produced via horizontal centrifugation on hair regeneration. (Lead investigator: Dr. Catherine Davies)

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Use of PRF and extended-PRF (Alb-PRF) as a natural biological filler (Bio-Filler). (Lead investigator: Dr. Alireza Pannahpor)

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Towards the Development of Novel Biological Facial Fillers by Miron et al.


Osopia Publications

Osteoinductive ceramics as a synthetic alternative to autologous bone grafting by Yuan et al. (2010)

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Maxillary sinus augmentation with microstructured tricalcium phosphate ceramic in sheep by R.J. Klijn et al. (2011)

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The homing of bone marrow MSCs to non-osseous sites for ectopic bone formation induced by osteoinductive calcium phosphate by Song et al. (2013)

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Micro-structured calcium phosphate ceramic for donor site repair after harvesting chin bone for grafting alveolar clefts in children by A. de Ruiter et al. (2014)

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Bone tissue modelling and remodelling following guided bone regeneration in combination with biphasic calcium phosphate materials presenting different microporosity by C. Dahlin et al. (2015)

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Defect healing with various bone substitutes by Yip et al. (2015)

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Dental materials for cleft palate repair by Sharif et al. (2016)

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Osteoinductive potential of 4 commonly employed bone grafts by Miron et al. (2016)

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Osteoinductive potential of a novel biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft in comparison with autographs, xenografts, and DFDBA by Miron et al. (2016)

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Addition of a synthetically fabricated osteoinductive biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft to BMP2 improves new bone formation by Zhang et al. (2016)

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Regeneration of rabbit calvarial defects using biphasic calcium phosphate and a strontium hydroxyapatite-containing collagen membrane by Kitayama et al. (2016)

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Histomorphometric Study of New Bone Formation Comparing Defect Healing with Three Bone Grafting Materials: The Effect of Osteoporosis on Graft Consolidation by Zhang et al. (2018)

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Evaluation of Bone Stability and Esthetic Result After Immediate Implant Placement Using a Novel Synthetic Bone Substitute in the Anterior Zone: Results After 12 Months by Barroso-Panella et al. (2018)

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