Oral surgery
Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is listed among the practice's oral surgery services. It is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and may be placed at a surgical site when the dentist recommends extra support after an extraction or as part of a grafting plan. The exam determines whether PRF, grafting, both, or neither is appropriate. This page does not promise a specific healing time or outcome.
A clear path forward
The dentist examines the tooth or implant site and uses appropriate imaging to understand the bone and surrounding tissues.
If extra support may help the site, the team explains what PRF or grafting would involve and why it is being considered for your case.
You will know what to expect on the day of treatment, including any blood draw for PRF, and how to care for the area afterward.
Common questions
PRF is a fibrin material prepared from a small sample of your own blood. Dentists may place it at a surgical site to support the local healing environment. Whether it is used depends on the procedure and the dentist's recommendation.
Grafting needs are evaluated case by case, often after an extraction or when planning an implant. The dentist will explain whether grafting, PRF, both, or neither is recommended for your site.
No. PRF may be used to support a healing site, but results vary and no specific healing time or outcome is promised. Ask the dentist what to expect for your procedure.
No. Many extractions do not need PRF or grafting. The recommendation follows an exam of the tooth, bone, and your health history.
Sacramento Dental Medicine is at 4320 Elverta Rd #3, Antelope, CA 95843. Call (916) 727-6453 to ask about availability, your dental plan, and treatment estimates.
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