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Effect of sequential Injectable Platelet Rich Fibrin (i-PRF) following Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) on maxillary canine retraction: split-mouth randomized controlled trial.

Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research · Bhat D, Jena AK, Mangaraj M, Sharan J · 2026-09-01

Researchers compared canine retraction in orthodontic patients who received injectable platelet-rich fibrin after initial fibrin placement versus controls. The treatment group showed significantly greater tooth movement and changes in bone-remodeling markers in gingival fluid.

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