The Usefulness of Plasma Rich Fibrin (i-PRF) in the Treatment of TMD Painful Conditions.
Biological therapy for knee osteoarthritis, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or fibrin (PRF) has been proposed to improve clinical and structural outcomes by delivering a high concentration of growth factors (GF) that mediate healing and remodeling with excellent short-term effects, improvement of a quality of life and with favourable results on degenerative cartilage lesions. Intra-articular disc derangements, arthritis and arthrosis can be sometimes resistant to conventional treatments (occlusal splint, exercise, pharmacotherapy). However, injection of a PRF rich in GF could be useful in healing of degenerative intra-articular processes and pain reduction. Aims of this course will be to assess the impact of intraarticular PRF injections on chronic painful symptoms and on mandibular range of motion in patients with chronic TMD diagnoses.
Learning Objective :
- Aims of the course (lecture) will be to assess the impact of intraarticular PRF injections on chronic painful symptoms and on mandibular range motion in patients with chronic TMD diagnosis..
