This year, the prize was awarded to Dr. Peter Harisson from the Trinity Dental College of Dublin, Ireland, for the project “L-PRF vs. L-PRF Block in periodontal regeneration of 2- and 3-walled intrabony defects”.
Leukocyte and Platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF) has demonstrated favourable outcomes when compared to open flap debridement alone in the regeneration of periodontal infrabony defects. However, it is unclear whether combining this autogenous material with a xenograft (in the form of L-PRF Block) will further enhance regenerative outcomes. The in vitro characteristics of L-PRF have also not been extensively investigated.
The aims of the project of Dr. Harisson are to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes following grafting with L-PRF versus L-PRF Block and to investigate factors affecting the in vitro degradation of membranes.
Congratulations to Dr. Harisson!
The Karring – Nyman Sunstar Guidor Award, sponsored by the Sunstar Foundation, was offered for the first time in 2017 through the IADR Periodontal Research Group. A prize of 10,000 Euros is awarded to a doctoral student or post-doctoral scientist to pursue research within the field of oral tissue regeneration.
For more information about the award and to submit to the 4th one, please visit: www.iadr.org/IADR/Awards/Scientific-Group-Awards/PERIO/Guidor