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About

Keyvan Sagheb

Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Dr. med. dent. Keyvan Sagheb is a senior physician in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University Medical Center Mainz. He studied medicine and dentistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and has been part of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery since 2007. His clinical and research focus includes implantology, augmentation techniques, oral oncology, and evidence-based medicine.

Articles

Feature Article

Autologous Blood Concentrates: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Oral Implantology – Clinical Rationale, Protocols, and Evidence with an Emphasis on Immediate Placement

This article reviews the clinical rationale, preparation protocols, and current evidence for using PRF as an adjunct in immediate implant placement, with a focus on its validated role in socket healing and ridge preservation, with an emphasis on biological mechanisms, preparation variants, and the potential impact on early healing phases.