Peri-Implant Soft and Hard Tissue Stability Following Socket Preservation

The viability of Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) on enhancement of osseous and associated tissue healing has been substantiated well in literature. This study aimed to assess peri-implant soft and hard tissue changes after prosthetic loading of implants following socket preservation with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA) in a 12-month period. This Study evaluated 48 patients who were randomly divided into two groups for anterior ridge preservation with PRF and FDBA. At 12 months after implant placement and prosthetic delivery, bone loss was evaluated radiographically while soft tissue changes were evaluated by measuring gingival recession, papilla index, and bleeding on probing (BOP). The differences between the PRF and FDBA groups were analyzed using Fisher\'s exact test and student\'s t-test (P\<0.05).