AIM: The application of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) has been shown to enhance treatment outcomes. The aim of this study is to systematically review the efficacy of ...

Smoking may increase the risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction, as it can delay the healing process and may dislodge a blood clot from the extraction site. Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a ...