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Abstract
To assess whether PRF has a beneficial role in the immediate loading of dental implants. Materials and Methods: Sixteen healed edentulous spaces located in the maxillary anterior and premolar regions were rehabilitated using dental implants. The age of recruited patients ranged from 17 to 47 years, with a mean age of 27 years. Eight implants were inserted following the traditional protocol in the control group. In the study group; a PRF clot was prepared and packed into the osteotomy site prior to implant insertion. A PRF membrane was carried on the healing abutment and adapted on the crestal bone surrounding the implant. All implants were restored with a provisional restoration within 48 hours. Final restoration was delivered after 3 months. Results: No statistical significant difference regarding implant stability was observed between the two groups except at 1 month, where the stability of the PRF group was significantly higher (P=0.0095). No significant difference was observed regarding the gingival health, peri-implant pocket depth, or crestal bone loss between the two groups at 3, 6 and 12 months after the delivery of final restoration. Conclusion: PRF has an early but short-term beneficial effect on the process of osseointegration as reflected by increased implant stability. PRF has no effect on the condition of the peri-implant gingival tissues, pocket depth or crestal bone loss.