Use of PRF in Treatment of Dry Socket.
Use of PRF in Treatment of Dry Socket.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of PRF application in case of alveolar
 osteitis.
The main objective was to compare the effects of using two different methods in the treatment
 of dry socket (alveolar osteitis), which is a postoperative complication of dental
 extraction. The first was Nipas, applied, if dry socket was diagnosed following a tooth
 extraction. In case of subsequent extraction of homonymous tooth and reoccurrence of dry
 socket, patients were treated with application of PRF.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  no known medical history of abnormal platelet counts,

 -  patients with symmetric teeth qualified for extraction,

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  patients treated previously for existing dry socket,

 -  patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid ,

 -  systemic diseases,

 -  pregnancy,

 -  lactation,

 -  drugs known to affect the number or function of platelets,

 -  abnormal platelet counts,