

Advanced Healing
Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a by-product of blood (plasma) that is rich in platelets. Until now, its use has been confined to the hospital setting. This was due mainly to the cost of separating the platelets from the blood and the large amount of blood needed to produce a suitable quantity of platelets. New technology permits doctors to harvest and produce a sufficient quantity of platelets from only 20-50 cc of blood, which is drawn from the patient while they are having outpatient surgery.
Advanced Healing Info
Platelet Rich Fibrin
Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is a by-product of blood (plasma) that is rich in platelets. Until now, its use has been confined to the hospital setting. This was due mainly to the cost of separating the platelets from the blood and the large amount of blood needed to produce a suitable quantity of platelets. New technology permits doctors to harvest and produce a sufficient quantity of platelets from only 20-50 cc of blood, which is drawn from the patient while they are having outpatient surgery.
Why All The Excitement About PRF?
PRF permits the body to take advantage of the normal healing pathways at a greatly accelerated rate. During the healing process, the body rushes many cell types to the wound in order to initiate the healing process. Platelets are one of those cell types. Platelets perform many functions, including formation of a blood clot and release of growth factors (GF) into the wound. These growth factors; platelet derived growth factors (PDGF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF), and insulin-like growth factor (ILGF), function to assist the body in repairing itself by stimulating stem cells to regenerate new tissue. The more growth factors released and sequestered into the wound, the more stem cells are stimulated to produce new tissue. Thus, PRF permits the body to heal faster and more efficiently.
A particularly important component is bone morphogenic protein (BMP). It has been shown to induce the formation of new bone in research studies. This is of great significance to the surgeon who places dental implants. By adding PRF to the implant site with bone substitute particles, the implant surgeon can now grow bone more predictably and faster than ever before.
PRF Has Many Clinical Applications
PRF can be used to aid bone grafting for dental implants. This includes sinus lift procedures, ridge augmentation procedures, and palate defects. It can also assist in repair of bone defects created by removal of teeth, or small cysts and repair of fistulas between the sinus cavity and mouth.
Frequently Asked Questions About PRF
Is PRF safe?
Yes. During the outpatient surgical procedure a small amount of your own blood is drawn out via the IV. This blood is then placed in the PRF centrifuge machine and spun down. In less than 15 minutes, the PRF is formed and ready to use.
Should PRF be used in all bone-grafting cases?
Not always. In some cases, there is no need for PRF. However, in the majority of cases, application of PRF to the graft will increase the final amount of bone present, in addition to making the wound heal faster and more efficiently.
Can PRF be used alone to stimulate bone formation?
No. PRF must be mixed with either the patient’s own bone, a bone substitute material such as demineralized freeze-dried bone, or a synthetic bone product.
Are there any contraindications to PRF?
Very few. Obviously, patients with bleeding disorders or hematologic diseases do not qualify for this in-office procedure. Check with your surgeon to determine if PRF is right for you.
How is PRF/IPRF Therapy Administered?
PRF/IPRF Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure performed in our office. We will take a small blood sample and then use a centrifuge device to separate the platelets and other vital compounds from the blood. These components will then be injected back into the site of injury.
What is PRF/IPRF Therapy?
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF/IPRF) Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses your blood to promote healing. The PRF/IPRF therapy process separates plasma and platelets from your blood and then it is placed or injected into the site of surgery. This helps improve healing time and overall oral health.
How does PRF/IPRF Therapy work?
PRF/IPRF Therapy uses your blood plasma to help enhance the body’s natural healing abilities and to regenerate tissue and bone. Biocompatible and free of synthetics, PRF/IPRF Therapy contains a high concentration of platelets, activated when they come into contact with the damaged tissue. The platelets release growth factors and cytokines, which promote faster recovery and regeneration.
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The PRF/IPRF membrane creates a scaffold that can protect the wound and deliver these vital growth factors directly to the injury site. As a result, the PRF/IPRF Therapy procedure is minimally invasive, and you will experience little to no pain.
Benefits of PRF/IPRF Therapy
The application of Platelet Rich Fibrin in dentistry has exhibited a number of benefits. PRF/IPRF Therapy is very effective in promoting healing for various oral health issues. When PRF is applied to a wound, it will help to:
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Encourage new blood vessel growth
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Improve the overall health of the tissue
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Improved healing time for oral health issues
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Reduced inflammation
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Less pain and swelling after treatment
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Increased production of collagen, which helps to improve tissue regeneration
Contact us today to learn more about PRF/IPRF Therapy and how it can benefit you.