PRF Therapy (Platelet Rich Fibrin)
Experience A More Comfortable Recovery
Get PRF Therapy in Norfolk to Heal Faster
At Eastern Virginia OMS, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can complement your dental implant placement or other treatments to help the surgical area heal and support a smooth recovery. PRF therapy in Norfolk, VA uses your own blood to support your body's natural healing process after oral surgery.
This service can be used with procedures such as wisdom teeth removal and bone grafting. The concentrated platelets and healing proteins in PRF can help reduce discomfort and promote tissue repair. One goal is to decrease pain enough to limit or even prevent the need for opioid pain medicine.
Visit Eastern Virginia OMS to learn how PRF therapy can support healing after your oral surgery.
See How PRF Puts Your Body’s Natural Recovery Resources to Work
PRF therapy improves healing by using a small amount of your own blood to create platelet-rich fibrin. After your blood is drawn, it is processed to separate and concentrate platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and natural growth factors.
The resulting PRF is placed directly at the surgical site during procedures such as dental implant placement and other oral surgeries. Platelet-rich fibrin creates a natural framework that helps support tissue repair as the area heals. Because PRF comes from your own blood, no donor material is needed.
Eastern Virginia OMS uses platelet-rich fibrin when it may improve healing and comfort after a procedure. Schedule a visit to learn more about PRF therapy in Norfolk, VA and the benefits its may provide during your recovery.
Supports Healing
Growth factors help your body repair tissue at the surgical site. PRF can aid healing around bone grafts, dental implants, and nearby gum tissue.
Eases Discomfort
PRF may reduce pain and tenderness during the early stages of recovery.
Reduces Swelling
PRF supports the body's healing response and may help limit swelling after surgery.
Can Limit Opioid Use
Better pain control may reduce or prevent the need for opioid pain medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions About PRF Therapy
Q What is PRF therapy?
PRF therapy uses a small sample of your own blood to create platelet-rich fibrin. The blood is processed to concentrate platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and growth factors. This material is then placed at the surgical site to support the body's natural repair process and recovery after certain oral surgery procedures.
Q How does platelet-rich fibrin support recovery after oral surgery?
Platelet-rich fibrin supports recovery after oral surgery by creating a natural framework at the surgical site. It contains platelets and growth factors that play important roles in tissue repair. PRF may help the body rebuild soft tissue and bone while also helping manage swelling and discomfort during the early stages of recovery.
Q What oral surgery procedures can include PRF therapy?
PRF therapy may be used with dental implant placement, bone grafting, wisdom teeth removal, and other oral surgery procedures. The platelet-rich fibrin is placed directly where treatment occurs. Its use depends on the type of procedure, the condition of the surgical site, and the patient's individual treatment needs.
Q How is platelet-rich fibrin made?
Platelet-rich fibrin is made from a small amount of blood drawn before or during an oral surgery procedure. The blood is placed in a centrifuge, which spins it to separate and concentrate helpful components. The resulting PRF contains a concentrated supply of platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and growth factors for placement at the surgical site.
Q Is PRF therapy safe?
PRF therapy is safe. Since it uses material made from the patient's own blood, it helps reduce concerns about reactions to donor materials. As with any part of oral surgery, individual results and risks can vary. The oral surgeon considers the patient's health, procedure, and treatment needs when deciding whether PRF is appropriate.
Q Can PRF therapy reduce pain after oral surgery?
PRF therapy may help reduce discomfort after oral surgery as the surgical area recovers. By supporting the body's natural repair response, PRF may help make early recovery more comfortable for some patients. Better pain management may also help reduce or prevent the need for opioid pain medication.
Q How does PRF therapy help with dental implants and bone grafting?
PRF therapy can support the bone and soft tissues around dental implants and bone grafts as they recover. Platelet-rich fibrin provides growth factors and a natural framework that may support tissue repair at the treatment site. PRF is an added part of care and does not replace the implant or bone graft itself.
Q How long does platelet-rich fibrin remain at the surgical site?
Platelet-rich fibrin gradually breaks down as the body uses it during the early recovery process. PRF does not remain at the surgical site as a permanent material. Instead, its fibrin structure holds and releases growth factors over time, providing support while the surrounding tissues begin repairing themselves after oral surgery.
