Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a special healing material that comes from your own blood and helps your body repair itself faster. We use PRF in dentistry to support bone growth, gum healing, and comfortable recovery after many surgical procedures.
It’s rich in natural growth factors that help your body repair tissue in a gentle and effective way. Our process for PRF treatment in North Bellmore and Manhasset, NY, provides you with extra support during the healing process without the use of chemicals or artificial materials.
We’ll start your PRF treatment by collecting a small sample of your blood (about the same amount as with a routine blood test). We place this sample into a machine called a centrifuge, which spins it to separate the different components, leaving a layer of platelet-rich fibrin free of red blood cells and plasma.
The platelet-rich fibrin can then be mixed with bone graft material or applied directly to the surgical site as a gel, paste, or membrane. PRF treatment is a straightforward process that fits easily with many treatments, especially if you’ll be receiving IV sedation, since we can collect your blood sample while placing your IV.
We understand that the cost of your care can be a significant consideration, especially with more expensive treatments like dental implants. While PRF does increase the expense of your treatment, it’s a smart investment that can prevent costly and painful complications down the road, such as cavitations after tooth extraction.
Our team at BeDental is dedicated to making it as easy as possible to provide your smile with the best possible care, including PRF treatment in North Bellmore and Manhasset, NY. If you’re worried about the cost of PRF treatment, we can connect you with flexible financing options to make sure exceptional care is always within budget.
Yes. During the outpatient surgical procedure, a small amount of your own blood is drawn out via the IV. This blood is then placed in the PRF centrifuge machine and spun down. In under 15 minutes, the PRF is formed and ready for use.
Not necessarily; however, in most cases, the application of PRF to a graft will increase the final amount of bone present, in addition to facilitating faster and more efficient wound healing.
The cost of a PRF application is approximately $600. Unfortunately, most insurance plans do not cover PRF, and the patient is responsible for the expense.
