# Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using a Mixture of Alb-PRF and Alloplastic Bone Graft: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report shows that using a mix of Alb-PRF and bone graft helps preserve the alveolar ridge after tooth extraction.

## Contribution

The novel use of Alb-PRF combined with an alloplastic bone graft for alveolar ridge preservation is presented.

## Key findings

- The alveolar ridge showed preserved dimensions after 6 months of treatment.
- Combining Alb-PRF with alloplastic graft resulted in favorable clinical and radiographic outcomes.
- Soft and hard tissue alterations were minimized using this method.

## Abstract

Bone resorption occurring in the alveolar bone after tooth extraction constitutes one of the most fundamental problems that constitute a cosmetic and functional obstacle to treatment with dental implants or fixed prostheses at the site of extraction. A regenerative injectable complex, albumin and platelet-rich fibrin (Alb-PRF), composed of autologous albumin gel and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) concentrate, it represents a new strategy that combines the advantages of PRF and albumin gel with slow absorption properties. The current case report included the extraction of a single-rooted tooth that was extracted atraumatically. Alb-PRF mixed with alloplast bone graft was used and applied within the socket. The socket was then covered with a piece of gelfoam. The case was followed up for 6 months. Radiographic and clinical measurements were performed, which showed the amount of alteration in both the bone and soft tissue after the extraction. Within the limitations of this case report, we concluded that alveolar ridge preservation using Alb-PRF mixed with alloplast bone graft has good results.