Guided bone regeneration (GBR) using cortical bone pins in combination with leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF)

Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2014 Mar;35(3):192-8.

Abstract

Two of the fundamental requisites for guided bone regeneration (GBR) are space maintenance and primary soft-tissue closure. Allogeneic cortical bone pins measuring 2 mm in diameter in customized lengths can protect surrounding graft materials, support bioresorbable membrane barriers, and resist wound compression from the overlying soft tissues. In addition, a second-generation platelet concentrate, leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF), may be incorporated into the augmentation procedure to provide multiple growth factors, accelerate wound healing, and aid in the maintenance of primary closure over the grafted materials. Highlighting two case reports, this article features a GBR technique that uses bone pins in combination with L-PRF membranes to provide both horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation at severely compromised implant sites.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Blood Platelets*
  • Bone Nails*
  • Bone Regeneration*
  • Female
  • Fibrin*
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration*
  • Humans
  • Leukocytes*

Substances

  • Fibrin