Platelet Rich Fibrin in Singapore

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a mesh of fibrin that entangles and releases platelet cytokines, growth factors, and cells over time, acting as a absorbable coating.

The plasma rich in growth factors (PRF) includes many growth factors that, when used in the dental pocket, can promote tissue regeneration and gingival attachment within a period of 3-6 months. Implant placement in the maxilla may present challenges when the surgeon encounters atrophic maxillary bone with reduced bony height required for implant placement.

In PRF dentistry, platelets are drawn from your blood to speed up healing and reduce pain from dental surgeries. It can enhance the direct structural and functional connection of bones to implants by increasing their strength.

PRF is beneficial for assisting in wound healing, bone regeneration, stabilizing grafts, sealing wounds, and promoting hemostasis. Since the fibrin matrix is more structured, it can effectively guide stem cells to migrate and begin the healing process.

PRF offers a natural scaffold with growth factor that is 100% bio-compatible, facilitating the growth and specialization of human dental pulp cells.

PRF is created using blood from your own body. Blood is extracted from a vein and collected in tubes for testing. This blood undergoes centrifugation to separate the ‘good’ cells we desire from the unwanted cells. The PRF layer consists of white blood cells, growth factors, fibrinogen (aids in clotting), and additional components.

Since platelet-rich fibrin treatment is derived from the patient’s own blood, the risk of disease transmission is minimal and the treatment is considered safe.

In general, PRF has been extensively studied in periodontology for treating periodontal intrabony defects and gingival recessions, with most research showing positive outcomes in managing and repairing soft tissue.

PRF placed in the extraction site shields it against infection and enhances bone healing by introducing Fibrin, Platelets, White Blood Cells, and Bone Growth Factors. In instances of extremely challenging extractions, it may be essential to use Natural Bone Grafts combined with PRF.

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is known for possessing various properties that assist in the process of healing and regeneration. PRF membrane assists in managing infrabony defects in periodontal treatment. It protects exposed wounds from the mouth environment when the stitches are unable to bring together the edges of the tissue.

Do not touch or rub the injection sites for 24 hours post-treatment. Lie on your back with your head raised and refrain from touching the area that was treated for a period of 2 weeks. Do not expose to extreme temperatures.