The Effects Of I-PRF On Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty

The study aims to evaluate the effects of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) applications on early wound healing after gingivectomy and gingivoplasty surgery. In this randomized controlled single-blind study, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty surgeries were performed on 46 patients. The postoperative I-PRF-applied surgery areas were compared with control regions. The surgical areas were stained with Mira-2 tone and evaluated in the ImageJ program. Wound healing was evaluated by using the Modified Manchester Scar (MMS) scale and Landry, Turnbull, and Howley (LTH) index. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor 10 (FGF-10) concentrations were assessed by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (ELISA). The seven-day Visual Analog Scale was used to assess pain level. Considering the results found, I-PRF applications revealed positive effects on epithelial wound healing after gingivectomy and gingivoplasty operations.