Platelet Rich Fibrin – Delafield, WI

What is Platelet Rich Fibrin/Platelet Rich Plasma?

To put it in laymen’s terms, Platelet Rich Fibrin is generated by an individual’s own blood, and it is a concentration of platelets that circulate throughout the blood. Essential for clotting purposes, it works to help patients heal faster by stimulating stem cells and encouraging cells to produce new tissue.

What is the Difference Between PRF and PRP?

What it comes down to is how the two are processed. Both are created using a small quantity of blood, which is pulled from the patient prior to a procedure. PRP is a liquid form and PRF is a gelled membrane form.

Once the blood is drawn, it is placed into a centrifuge to be spun. This separates the blood from the plasma, red blood cells, and white blood cells and platelets. Once the material is ready, it is immediately placed on the surgical site.

Patients who suffer from diabetes, who are smokers, or who have chronic or acute health conditions may benefit even more by using PRF/PRP because of the healing capabilities. Not only will the gums heal faster, but the bone is able to heal and regenerate more quickly.

What Are Their Benefits?

PRF and PRP create a wealth of benefits when treating patients, some of which include:

• Quicker Healing: When placing dental implants or extracting a tooth, PRF/PRP can produce and regenerate healthy tissue at a much faster rate.
• Safety and Convenience: When using a patient’s own blood, the risk of infection or disease transmission lessens. It’s also beneficial in that only a small amount of blood is removed from the patient.
• Lower Risk of Infection: Once the procedure is completed, PRF is immediately placed on the wound by your dentist to allow for effective sealing. This will keep infection out.

How Are They Used in Dentistry?

Only recently have dental offices begun using Platelet Rich Fibrin/Platelet Rich Plasma. Why? Hospitals were previously the only ones who used it because of the cost to separate platelets from the blood. Luckily, advancements in technology have made it possible for dentists to harvest and produce enough platelets from a small amount of blood.

Some of the ways PRF/PRP are used in dentistry today include:

• Dental implant Placement: It is necessary when having dental implants placed that you spend a few months at home healing before receiving your customized restoration. Your dentist will use PRF/PRP on the wound before sending you home, creating a faster, more effective healing process.
• Tooth Extraction: If you need a tooth extracted, it will require months of healing before you can pursue a method of replacing the tooth. The gum tissue must be fully healed before having a dental implant or any other form of restorative dentistry placed. By using PRF/PRP, this will quicken the healing time and have you seeing a full, complete smile sooner than that you thought.