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Comparison of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma and injectable platelet-rich fibrin in female patients with temporomandibular joint disorder: a pilot retrospective cohort study.

BMC oral health · Bahran U, Tepecik T · 2026-07-28

Researchers compared intra-articular platelet-rich plasma and injectable platelet-rich fibrin injections for treating temporomandibular joint disorder in female patients, finding both improved pain and jaw opening, though i-PRF showed superior long-term pain reduction and jaw opening at six months.

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