South Ogden
Platelet-Rich Plasma/Fibrin
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Therapy in South Ogden & Kaysville, UT
PRF, or platelet-rich fibrin, is a biological material that contains your blood's platelets, leukocytes, and growth factors. Platelet-rich fibrin therapy uses this material to promote tissue regeneration, speed up healing, and improve the success of certain dental procedures.
At Cassity Implants and Periodontics, we use platelet-rich fibrin in dental procedures to reduce the risk of complications and help you heal faster and more effectively. We may recommend platelet-rich fibrin to enhance the outcome of bone grafting, gum grafting, and other soft tissue grafting or restorative dentistry procedures. Call us to schedule a consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for platelet-rich fibrin in South Ogden or Kaysville, UT.
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What Is Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Dentistry?
Platelet-rich fibrin treatments use a natural, biocompatible material from your blood to accelerate healing, reduce pain, prevent complications, and enhance the results of certain dental procedures. Platelet-rich fibrin is created by extracting your blood, using a centrifuge to separate the blood into different layers, and isolating the PRF layer. The PRF layer is rich in blood platelets, fibrin, and growth factors. It is then placed or injected into the targeted treatment area.
Benefits of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Dental Care
PRF therapy can enhance the results of a dental procedure like bone grafting or gum grafting by reducing the risk of complications and speeding up the healing process. The biggest benefits of using platelet-rich fibrin in dental care are:
- Accelerated healing process and improved tissue regeneration
- Reduced pain and swelling after a dental procedure
- Reduced risk of infection at the surgical site
- Improved strength of the bones that support dental implants
- Increased blood flow to the surgical site
- Reduced risk of dry socket after a tooth extraction or wisdom teeth removal
- Safe, effective, and reliable as it uses your blood for the procedure
Who Should Consider Platelet-Rich Fibrin Treatments?
We may recommend PRF to enhance the success and speed of healing after certain dental procedures. We can use PRF with bone grafting to promote bone regeneration and accelerate healing times. If you are undergoing a dental restoration after bone grafting, you may be ready for your next procedure sooner and have a lower risk of complications or side effects. We may also recommend PRF for gum recession treatment and gum grafting procedures. PRF can increase the chance of a successful gum graft, improve circulation to the graft area, and reduce the risk of infection, swelling, and other complications so that there is a greater chance of a successful graft. You should consider platelet-rich fibrin treatments for your dental procedure if you:
- Are at risk of infection
- Have a health condition that slows your healing process
- Are undergoing multiple procedures or a complex procedure
- Are getting dental implants
- Have advanced periodontal disease and are getting gum grafts or bone grafts
What Are the Pre- & Post-Treatment Care Plans?
Before a PRF procedure, we will discuss your medical history and any medications you’re on. We may recommend that you avoid taking medications that could affect blood clotting. We also recommend that you avoid drinking alcohol or smoking for at least a week before your procedure. You should drink plenty of water in the 48 hours leading up to your procedure and eat a normal meal on the day of your procedure. After treatment, you may have minor inflammation for the first few days.
What to Expect During Platelet-Rich Fibrin Therapy
During your appointment, we will draw blood from your arm. The procedure will not hurt, but you may feel a slight pinch. Some people feel lightheaded after having their blood drawn. We will then put your blood into a centrifuge machine to separate the PRF from the other components. We may administer local anesthesia or dental sedation before we proceed. We will then extract the PRF into a syringe and inject it into the tooth extraction site, implant site, graft site, or surgical site.
Why Choose Cassity Implants and Periodontics
At Cassity Implants and Periodontics, we are committed to quality patient care and individualized dental services. We take the time to get to know our patients and understand their needs and goals so that we can tailor their dental care plan to them. We have extensive experience working with patients who have dental fears and anxiety, and we do everything we can to make your visit comfortable, stress-free, and easy. Our team of dentists offers patient education and preventive dental care to reduce the risk of future dental problems and can address dental issues that affect your smile and confidence, such as missing teeth and receding gums. We offer comprehensive dental implants and periodontics care, including dental implants, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, personal therapy, tooth extraction and wisdom teeth removal, and oral biopsies.
Schedule a Consultation for Platelet-Rich Fibrin Therapy
If you're interested in improving the success of your dental procedure with the use of platelet-rich fibrin therapy, our team at Cassity Implants and Periodontics can answer all of your questions. Call us now or contact us online to schedule a consultation and find out if you’re a good candidate for platelet-rich fibrin therapy in South Ogden or Kaysville, UT. We will assess your dental and oral health needs, go over your goals and expectations, and help you make an informed decision about the procedures that are right for you.