2017 Cranio : the journal of crani…

Treatment of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw using platelet-rich fibrin.

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Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice Vol. 35 (5) : 332-336 • Sep 2017

BACKGROUND: Bisphosphonates are commonly prescribed antiresorptive agents for the management of patients with osteoporosis, Paget's disease, multiple myeloma, and metastatic tumors. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second generation platelet concentrate, and has the ability of regulating the inflammation and stimulation of chemotactic agents. The aim of this report is to present the treatment of Stage-3 bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) by PRF. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 77-year-old male patient with Stage-3 BRONJ was treated with minimal surgical operations and PRF membrane. The patient was followed up for 18 months, and there was no recurrence or exposure. CONCLUSION: PRF may promote the healing of both bone and soft tissues even in Stage-3 patients. This technique is an alternative treatment modality for the closure of bone exposure and tissue healing in BRONJ patients.

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