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As endodontists and periodontists, we are all familiar with the potential applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in medicine and dentistry. But in the past few years, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as an alternative material in its own right. One of our first opportunities to observe the effects of PRF was in discussion with colleagues using it in oral surgery procedures. Their patients experienced remarkable hard and soft tissue healing with minimal postoperative discomfort. Intrigued, we dug further and discovered the widespread applications of PRF in dentistry and medicine.

The appeal of PRF stems from the fact that it is made from a patient’s own blood. It is easy to prepare and can be used for many kinds of procedures, making it cost-effective. PRF has many potential applications in endodontics. It can be used in surgical endodontics and adjunctive surgical procedures such as root amputation and hemisection. In addition, it can be used for root perforation repair, vital pulp therapy, and regenerative endodontics. Furthermore, it can be used as a bone graft binder during socket preservation to create “sticky bone” for the closure of surgical sites.

When the three of us first met, the idea of sharing these various applications of PRF was an immediate common ground. We were working with residents at the time and knew how much they could benefit from learning about PRF. After using PRF and observing successful outcomes in several cases, we decided to take things to the next level. We brought together some of the most forward-thinking endodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, and general practitioners to share our thoughts regarding potential use of this material in endodontics and other fields of dentistry.

This book, representing a collaboration of like-minded clinicians, is the first to introduce the idea of PRF and cord blood stem cells in endodontics. It contains an overview of PRF itself with up-to-date information on tissue regeneration, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to use PRF in a variety of endodontic and oral surgery procedures. We have been using this knowledge for years to improve tissue healing for our patients, and we hope this book will help you on your quest to improve healing for your patients.