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ArticleClinical and experimental dental research2026

Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Surgical Management of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw: A Prospective Case Series Study.

Besim Hajdari, Lavdie Leci Morina, Granit Gashi, Gloriosa Dobra, Besir Salihu, Venera Bimbashi

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Besim HajdariDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7741-9235
Lavdie Leci MorinaDepartment of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1442-406X
Granit GashiPrivate Dental Clinic Ars - Medica, Prishtina, Kosovo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4358-511X
Gloriosa DobraDepartment of Pediatrics, University Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6563-6861
Besir SalihuFaculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7264-6471
Venera BimbashiDepartment of Prosthodontics, University Dentistry Clinical Centre of Kosovo, Prishtina, Kosovo.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7212-4972

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backgroundMedication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a severe complication associated with antiresorptive or antiangiogenic therapy. Surgical debridement is the mainstay of treatment for moderate to advanced disease, while adjunctive regenerative approaches such as advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) may enhance soft tissue healing. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of A-PRF as an adjunct to surgical management of MRONJ.

methodsSeventeen patients diagnosed with MRONJ according to AAOMS criteria were prospectively enrolled. All patients underwent surgical removal of necrotic bone followed by placement of A-PRF membranes and tension-free mucosal closure. A-PRF was prepared from autologous venous blood using a low-speed centrifugation protocol. Mean follow-up was 11.6 months. Treatment success was defined as complete mucosal healing without clinical signs of infection or bone exposure.

resultsThe mean age was 60.2 ± 7.8 years; 70.6% were female and 70.6% had cancer-related disease. Stage 2 MRONJ was most prevalent (58.8%). Complete mucosal healing was achieved in 13 patients (76.5%). Four patients (23.5%) showed persistent bone exposure but reported symptomatic improvement.

conclusionAdjunctive use of A-PRF in MRONJ surgery was associated with favorable soft tissue healing and clinical improvement. Larger controlled studies are needed to confirm these findings.

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Bisphosphonate-Associated Osteonecrosis of the JawPlatelet-Rich FibrinAgedDebridementFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWound Healingmedication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaworal surgeryplatelet‐rich fibrinregenerative medicinewound healing

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PMCPMC13088868

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