Platelet Rich Fibrin

Platelet Rich Fibrin

Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) has been used extensively in oral and maxillofacial surgery since 2001. It allows post-surgical sites to heal faster and yield optimal results.

PRF is created from a sample of a patient’s own blood. Platelet itself contains a high concentration of growth factors which promote wound healing. PRF is essentially a platelet rich biodegradable scaffold which contains specific cells and growth factors that enhance the wound healing process.

As it is made from a sample of a patient’s own blood, it harnesses all the healing cells and factors concentrating them into a pliable fibrin scaffold. There is no foreign material used.

Ideally PRF should be considered for anyone seeking a reduced healing time after a surgical procedure. Please note, however, that pursuant to the Ministry of Health’s regulations, there are specific procedures that PRF can be used for.

There are also patient-specific contraindications for using PRF.

Get in touch with us to find out if PRF can be used for your dental procedure.

Procedure

A small sample of a patient’s blood may be drawn by one of our experienced surgeons and nurses and added into sterile glass tubes. These tubes are then centrifuged (spun at high velocity) which create a fibrin clot. 

This clot or scaffold is packed with your bodies own nutrients, growth factors and healing cells. This is then gently placed into a wound site after surgery and closed up. 

The result is a highly accelerated healing phase which allow patients to return to normal function very quickly after any surgical procedure.

Is it painful?

No. It is simple procedure of drawing a small amount of blood prior to the start of your surgical procedure.

What are the advantages?
  1. Promoting wound healing 
  2. Faster healing after surgical procedures 
  3. Less discomfort during the healing phase 
  4. Faster regeneration of soft and hard tissue after a surgical procedure

Get In Touch With Us Today

+65 6690 4691 Ashford Thomson | +65 6690 3163 Ashford Serangoon |
+65 6690 4903 Ashford Bedok

Set an Appointment

Book an

Appoinment

Please fill out the booking form and one of our customer service executives will contact you within a day. Alternatively you may call any of our locations, whatsapp us or drop us an email at info@ashforddental.com.sg

Book an Appoinment

Please fill out the booking form and one of our customer service executives will contact you within a day. Alternatively you may call any of our locations, whatsapp us or drop us an email at info@ashforddental.com.sg