PRF and PRP in Implant SurgeryDo They Help Healing?
- Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) are biologic adjuncts derived from your own blood, used in selected surgical cases to support soft tissue healing and bone regeneration.
At Stunning Dentistry, PRF is used selectively based on clinical indication - not as a routine upsell.
What Are PRF and PRP?
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is concentrated growth factors extracted from the patient's own blood via centrifuge - a biological membrane placed at surgical sites to promote soft tissue healing and angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation).
Both are autologous (from your own body), so there is no risk of rejection or disease transmission - using your body's own healing signals to accelerate recovery.
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Clinical Evidence for PRF/PRP
| Application | Evidence Quality | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| PRF in socket preservation | Good (RCTs) | Reduces post-extraction bone loss by 20–30% |
| PRF in sinus grafting | Moderate | May reduce healing time by 4–8 weeks |
| PRF in soft tissue management | Good | Improves gingival healing, faster epithelialization |
| PRP in bone grafting | Mixed | Some studies show benefit, others show minimal effect |
| PRP alone in defects | Moderate | Better outcomes when combined with scaffold/graft |
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When PRF/PRP May Help
- Bone grafting cases: PRF membrane improves graft incorporation and healing timeline
- Sinus lift procedures: PRF placement around bone graft may accelerate osseointegration
- Extraction sites requiring socket preservation: PRF reduces post-extraction bone resorption
- Complex extraction cases with compromised soft tissue: PRF accelerates gingival healing
- Patients with delayed healing history (older age, smoking, controlled diabetes): may benefit from PRF adjunct
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When PRF/PRP Is NOT Indicated
- Standard implant placement without extraction or grafting - evidence does not support routine use
- Healthy healing in younger patients - natural healing is usually sufficient
- All-on-4 cases without bone grafting - surgical protocol is optimized for healing without adjuncts
- Cost-conscious cases - PRF adds NZD $500–$1,500 per site with unclear benefit in straightforward cases
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will PRF/PRP speed up my treatment timeline?
Potentially. PRF may reduce healing time by 4–8 weeks in selected cases (sinus grafting, socket preservation). However, the bottleneck in implant treatment is osseointegration (bone-implant bonding), which takes 3–6 months regardless. PRF may provide marginal timeline benefit in graft-heavy cases.
Does PRF cost extra?
Yes - PRF addition typically costs NZD $500–$1,500 per site depending on complexity. At Stunning Dentistry, PRF is recommended only when evidence supports its use - not as a routine commercial add-on to increase cost.
Is PRF safe?
Yes. PRF is derived from your own blood, so there is no rejection risk or disease transmission risk. The centrifugation and preparation process is sterile and well-established. Side effects are minimal.
Can I request PRF even if my surgeon doesn't recommend it?
Yes - if you wish to maximize healing support and want to invest in a PRF adjunct. Discuss with your case manager before surgery. Most surgeons will accommodate this if you choose to pay the additional cost. However, evidence suggests PRF is most valuable in graft-heavy cases.
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