AIM: The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the post extraction socket healing clinically and radiographically with and without using
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty, otherwise healthy individuals undergoing dental treatment in the department
of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Vivekananda Dental College for women, Thiruchengode, were randomly selected and the participants were
divided into two groups – test group(PRF, n=25) and control group (Blood clot, n=25). Blood was freshly obtained from the participants of the test
group and PRF was prepared. PRF was placed in the sockets of the test group and followed by the pressure application and suturing. Control group
were allowed to heal naturally. Clinically, soft tissue healing and socket closure were assessed. Radiographic analysis of socket healing done by
comparison of pre- and post-operative radiographs. The clinical follow-up assessments were done at an interval of 3 days, 1 week and 4 weeks and
the data obtained were assessed. The patients were aged above 18 years, i RESULT: ncluding 33 females and 17 males. The soft tissue and socket
healing were higher in the test group when compared with the control group clinically and the mean proportion of radiographic bone ll was
signicantly higher in the test group in all the time intervals of 3 days, 1 week and 4 weeks, respectively. Outcome of the study CONCLUSION:
demonstrate that the PRF placement in the extraction socket accelerates soft tissue healing and socket healing and increases the bone ll and
reduces the bone resorption using clinical and radiographic methods.