PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) is a platelet concentrate that contains a high amount of growth factors that stimulate biological functions, and also has osseoconductive properties that promote bone regeneration.
It is an alternative to improve the healing of surgical procedures and enhance other regenerative biomaterials in various areas of dentistry. In addition to its accessibility, it is an easy-to-handle concentrate that is viable for use in clinical practice.
Several studies claim that the use of PRF stimulates the formation of new bone and the preservation of the alveolar crest.
It is prepared from the patient's own blood, eliminating the possibility of transmission of diseases via blood, as well as allergies or immune rejection reactions, all of which means that there are no ethical limitations for its use.
The use of PRF after a dental extraction is favorable since it helps with pain, edema or swelling and infections that may occur, favoring the healing process. Likewise, when we place bone graft and PRF in the bed to prepare the socket for a later implant.
