Platelet Rich Fibrin – Seattle
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF): Enhancing Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgery
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a cutting-edge technology used to enhance periodontal and dental implant surgery. PRF is made from a patient’s own blood, making it a safe and effective way to promote healing and improve the outcomes of dental procedures.
What is Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)?
PRF is a type of regenerative therapy that uses the body’s natural healing properties to promote tissue growth and healing. PRF is made by harvesting and processing the patient’s own blood. The process involves collecting a small amount of blood and processing it in a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma. The plasma is then processed to create a fibrin matrix that is rich in growth factors and platelets.
The Benefits of PRF in Periodontal and Dental Implant Surgery
PRF has several benefits in periodontal and dental implant surgery, including:
- Faster Healing: PRF helps to accelerate the healing process by providing the body with a rich source of growth factors and platelets. This helps to reduce swelling and discomfort and promotes tissue growth and healing.
- Improved Outcomes: PRF has been shown to improve the outcomes of dental procedures, including periodontal surgery and dental implant placement.
- Safe and Effective: PRF is made from a patient’s own blood, making it a safe and effective way to promote healing and improve the outcomes of dental procedures.
The Simple Process of Harvesting and Processing PRF
The process of harvesting and processing PRF is simple and can be performed in a dentist’s office. The process involves collecting a small amount of blood and processing it in a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma. The plasma is then processed to create a fibrin matrix that is rich in growth factors and platelets.
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a cutting-edge technology that is used to enhance periodontal and dental implant surgery. PRF is made from a patient’s own blood, making it a safe and effective way to promote healing and improve the outcomes of dental procedures. If you are considering periodontal or dental implant surgery, talk to Dr. Rapoport or Dr. Riccardo about the benefits of PRF and find out if this technology is right for you.
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