Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)
TECHNOLOGY
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Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF ) is produced from your own blood and may be used in dental procedures such as tooth extraction or gum surgery.
PRF
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PRF can be made into a membrane and is used for new bone formation:
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following extractions
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in periodontal bone loss around teeth.
It can be mixed with bone grafting material:
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to rebuild the bone following extractions and gum surgery,
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in bone repair from trauma and
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prior to implant placement if there is insufficient bone for the implant.
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The process
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Blood is collected at the beginning of the procedure in special test tubes and spun in a customised centrifuge.
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The blood can be processed in 2 ways, producing a solid fibrin-rich plug (PRF) or a liquid, injectable form (iPRF).
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Injectable PRF (iPRF)
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Injectable PRF is a liquid that can be used in the joints and around muscles and tendons. We combine this with low level laser.
Platelet-rich fibrin application in dentistry: a literature review:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4509294/