Effects of platelet rich fibrin and leukocyte (L-PRF) associated or not with bovine bone graft on the healing of bone defects in rats with osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy

Author(s)

Ana Carolina Basso Engler Pinto

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: Ribeirão Preto.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto (PCARP/BC)
• Defense date: 2017-06-28

Examining board members

Michel Reis Messora; Roberta Okamoto; Andréa Candido dos Reis; Selma Siessere

• Advisor: Michel Reis Messora

Abstract

It has been proposed that Platelet Rich Fibrin and Leukocyte (L-PRF) can stimulate bone neoformation and improve bone graft incorporation. This study evaluated the healing of critical caliber defects (CSDs) created in the calvaria of rats with osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy and treated with L-PRF associated or not with bovine bone graft (XENO). 32 rats were divided into 4 groups (n = 8): C, PRF, XENO and PRF-XENO. All animals underwent a bilateral ovariectomy procedure at the start of the study. After 3 months, CDSs of 5 mm diameter were created in calvaria of the animals. In group C, the defect was filled only with blood clot. In the PRF and XENO groups, the defects were filled with 0.02 mL of L-PRF and 0.02 mL of XENO, respectively. In the PRF-XENO group the defect was filled with a mixture of 0.02 mL of PRF and 0.02 mL of XENO. All animals were submitted to euthanasia at 30 postoperative days. Histomorphometric, microtomographic and immunohistochemical analyzes were performed. The data were statistically analyzed (ANOVA, Tukey, p < 0.05). The PRF-XENO group presented higher amount of neoformed bone (NB) when compared to the XENO group, as well as higher expression of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF), Osteocalcin (OCN) and Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP -2/4 (p < 0.05). The PRF group presented higher amounts of NB and higher expression of VEGF, OCN, BMP-2/4 and Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX-2) when compared to the group C (p <0.05). It can be concluded that L-PRF can improve bone neoformation in CSDs and potentiates the healing of XENO in rats with osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/04189-9 - Effect of platelet rich fibrin associated or not with synthetic bone graft on bone healing of critical-size defects in calvaria of ovariectomized rats: a histomorphometry, microtomography and immunohistochemical study
• Grantee: Ana Carolina Basso Engler Pinto
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master