PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN (PRF)
Torrance, CA
A treatment made from a small sample of your own blood that may support healing after selected oral surgery procedures.
What Is Platelet-Rich Fibrin?
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Platelet-rich fibrin, or PRF, is prepared by drawing a small amount of blood and spinning it in a centrifuge. This creates a fibrin-rich matrix containing platelets and naturally occurring signaling proteins.
The PRF membrane or clot can be placed in a surgical site, often alongside an extraction, bone graft, or implant procedure. It is an adjunct, not a substitute for sound surgical technique, and results vary.
WHO BENEFITS FROM PRF?
PRF is selected case by case after reviewing the surgical plan, medical history, and evidence for the intended use.
Patients undergoing selected extractions – PRF may be considered where added clot support could complement the planned extraction and aftercare.
Patients receiving bone grafts – PRF can be combined with graft material or used as a biologic membrane in selected cases.
Patients receiving implants – Some implant procedures may use PRF as an adjunct to support the early healing environment.
Medically suitable patients preferring an autologous adjunct – PRF is prepared from the patient’s own blood and requires a small blood draw.
THE BENEFITS OF PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN
PRF provides a simple autologous fibrin matrix that may complement healing in selected surgical sites.
Made From Your Own Blood
PRF is prepared chairside from a small blood sample, so the fibrin material is autologous.
Supports the Early Healing Environment
The fibrin matrix can support clot stability and may carry platelets and signaling proteins into the surgical site.
Complements Other Procedures
PRF can be used alongside selected extractions, bone grafts, or implants without replacing the main surgical treatment.
THE PRF PROCESS
PRF is prepared around the time of surgery and used only when it supports the overall treatment plan.
BOOK NOWStep 1: Clinical Assessment
We determine whether PRF is appropriate for the planned procedure and your health history.
Step 2: Small Blood Draw
A small amount of blood is collected shortly before surgery.
Step 3: Centrifuge Preparation
The sample is spun with a controlled protocol to create the fibrin-rich layer.
Step 4: Placement at Surgery
PRF is shaped and placed in or over the surgical site as part of the treatment plan.
WHY CHOOSE SOUTH BAY DENTAL LOFT FOR PRF
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Dr. Victoria Chen evaluates PRF within the complete surgical plan and recommends it only when it may add meaningful value.
Her oral surgery and medical training support careful review of blood-draw suitability, the primary procedure, site preparation, and realistic expectations.
PRF is coordinated with the extraction, graft, or implant procedure in one familiar practice, with clear aftercare and follow-up.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Common questions about PRF in Torrance, CA
No. Both come from blood, but preparation differs. PRF generally forms a fibrin matrix and is commonly made without anticoagulant additives.
No. It may support aspects of healing in selected procedures, but outcomes depend on the surgery, site, health, and aftercare.
When PRF is planned, the sample is usually collected and processed around the time of the procedure.
Not necessarily. Blood disorders, medications, hydration, vascular access, and other factors may affect suitability.
The blood draw can cause brief discomfort, bruising, lightheadedness, or rarely infection. PRF does not remove the risks of the primary procedure.
Have more questions?
Contact our office to speak with Dr. Chen and get answers about PRF.
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