Gum disease breakthrough? blood concentrate shows promise in small trial

This study tested whether adding injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (i-PRF), a natural concentrate from a patient's own blood, to standard deep cleaning improves gum disease outcomes. In 13 adults with moderate to severe periodontitis, one side of the mouth received the combined treatment and the other side standard cleaning alone. Researchers measured pocket depth, gum attachment, and bacterial levels over 3 months to see if i-PRF provides extra benefit.