Guest Editors
Esra Ercan
Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Dr. Esra Ercan graduated in Dentistry from Hacettepe University in 2005. In the same year, she started her PhD in the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. She received her PhD in 2010 and in 2011 she became Assistant Professor of Periodontology in the Faculty of Dentistry at the Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey, spending her time teaching, giving lectures and participating in the faculty practice. She was conferred the title of Associate Professor in 2018. Since 2019 she has been working in the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry at the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey as Professor. Dr. Ercan has authored over 50 scientific articles. She has thesis consultancies for PhD and dentistry specialization in periodontitis and peri-implantitis treatments, periodontal plastic surgery, and wound healing. She has won many national and international awards in her field of work. She is an active member of professional organizations including the European Society of Periodontology (EFP), Turkish Periodontology Federation (TPD), Turkish Osseointegration Association (OSSEDER), and Association for Accreditation of Dental Education Programs (DEPAD). Her academic interests include clinical research on platelet-rich fibrin products and focus on their clinical use in Periodontics and Dental Implantology.
Hakan Ozdemir
Department of Periodontology, Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Dr. Hakan Ozdemir graduated in Dentistry from Hacettepe University in 2001. In 2003, he started his PhD in the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry at Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey. He received his PhD in 2007 and in 20010 he became Assistant Professor of Periodontology in the Faculty of Dentistry at the Cumhuriyet, Sivas, Turkey, spending his time teaching, giving lectures, and participating in the faculty practice. Since 2014 he has been working in the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry at the Osmangazi University, Eskisehir. He was conferred the title of Associate Professor in 2018. Dr. Ozdemir has authored over 125 scientific articles and serves as a reviewer/board member/editor to many national and international journals. He is an active member of a number of professional organizations including the European Society of Periodontology (EFP), the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), and the Turkish Society of Periodontology (TPD). His academic interests include clinical research on periodontal plastic surgery, implantology, and periimplantitis.
Kursat ER
Department of Endodontics, Akdeniz University
Dr. Kursat ER graduated in Dentistry from Gazi University in 1999. In the same year, he started his PhD in the Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry at Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey. He received his PhD in 2004 and in 2006 he became Assistant Professor of Endodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry at the Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey, spending his time teaching, giving lectures, and participating in the faculty practice. He was conferred the title of Associate Professor in 2009. Since 2011 he is working in the Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry at the Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey as a Senior Lecturer and Professor. Dr. ER has authored over 120 scientific articles and serves as a reviewer/board member/editor to many national and international journals. He is an active member of a number of professional organizations including the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), and the Turkish Society of Endodontics. His academic interests include clinical research on endodontic techniques and biocompatibility, regenerative endodontics, and dental traumatology.
Collection Overview
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has emerged as a groundbreaking advancement in regenerative medicine. Due to its fibrin matrix composition and growth factor retention, PRF offers unique advantages over traditional platelet concentrates. These biomaterials have gained widespread attention for their versatility, with applications spanning oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, wound healing, and dermatology.
Despite their clinical potential, challenges remain in standardizing preparation protocols across studies, adapting methods for specialized applications, and promoting innovations such as injectable PRFs or advanced centrifugation techniques. Researchers also face difficulties in characterizing PRF formulations and tailoring their properties for specific therapeutic needs. These gaps highlight the need for a comprehensive repository of methods and novel research findings to facilitate knowledge exchange and innovation.
This collection aims to provide a robust platform to showcase diverse methodologies and emerging research findings related to PRF preparation, characterization, and application across disciplines. By including protocols ranging from standard practices to cutting-edge innovations, the collection seeks to unify the field and foster reproducibility. Additionally, original research articles demonstrating novel applications or comparative studies are encouraged to enrich the collection.
This collection will serve as a vital resource for clinicians and researchers, promoting collaboration, enhancing the reproducibility of findings, and accelerating advancements in PRF-based therapies. By bridging existing knowledge gaps, the collection will play a transformative role in advancing this promising field of regenerative medicine.
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