PRF, also known as platelet-rich fibrin, was first used in 2001. This advance in both the medical and dental worlds brought many benefits to oral surgery, as PRF helps regulate inflammations and increases the healing process.
Your PRF experience at Bellaire Periodontics
PRF is minimally invasive, yet gives amazing clinical results.
Benefits
- Low-risk
- Increase collagen production
- Cell mitosis
- Blood Vessels Growth
- Helps carry cells involved in tissue regeneration
- Stimulates the environment for wound healing
- The “healing biomaterial”
- Aids bone and soft tissue regeneration
- Promotes homeostasis and bone growth
How do we obtain PRF?
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a component found in our blood.
A small amount of our patient’s blood is drawn and kept in a centrifuge.
Blood is separated into its components:
- Red blood cells
- Plasma
- White blood cells platelets
Platelet rich fibrin is composed of white blood cells, platelets, and fibrin; this concentrate promotes healing. This concentrate contains Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), which accelerates healing.
Are you a great candidate for PRF?
Everyone that needs procedures such as bone grafting, oral surgeries, and more will benefit from PRF because it is economical and will aid your healing process!
Receive accelerated healing
Dr. Sharon Minott-Warren and our entire team at Bellaire Periodontics is focused on providing you with many services that can improve your oral health and fight gum disease. We are focused on providing you with superior periodontics, and our specialization in PRF will help make your healing process faster.
We have years of experience, cutting edge technology, and a compassionate environment to ensure you receive the level of care you deserve. During your consultation, Dr. Warren will help answer any questions or concerns you may have. Learn about how you can help your body heal faster. To call for an appointment, please visit our website here.
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