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L-PRF (Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin) Technique Overview to Clinical Applications will address different perspectives regarding L-PRF as an outstanding material to work with as it is resilient, strong, supple, and pliable. When formed, it can be trimmed to proper size for placement into specific anatomical sites. L-PRF is an ideal carrier for bone material. When incorporated into the fibrin clot, the particulate biomaterial is suspended in the fibrin matrix. This dramatically enhances the handling characteristics of the graft. Periodontists, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Prosthodontists, and General Practitioners placing implants have all praised the clinical efficacy of L-PRF when used for the treatment of ridge defects, extraction sockets, sinus grafts, and extraction/immediate implant placement. No prior skills or course work is necessary for this course.
Upon completion, the participants will have a better understanding of the physiological mechanisms that are pertinent to membrane formation and that take place during augmentation procedures. They will be more familiar with the strategies that enable L-PRF to be such a beneficial aid during the healing process. During the hands-on exercises, the participants will have the opportunity to work with the membrane-forming armamentarium and to employ the techniques necessary for the fabrication of L-PRF membranes and for their correct clinical placement.
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
Continuing Dental Education Staff members have nothing to disclose.
Check-in: 8:00 AM
Program time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
(The School of Dentistry thanks Intra-Lock International for its unrestricted educational grants in support of this continuing education series.)
Hours: 7