With any dental procedure comes a period of healing. Depending on the complexity of your procedure, this period can last anywhere from a few days to several months! However, there is a way to speed up your recovery process. At Riviera Dental Care, we offer innovative L-PRF treatment with the goal of fast-tracking your recovery and making your healing process much more comfortable. But what is L-PRF treatment used for, and what are the benefits it provides patients like you?
Trust the compassionate and experienced team at Riviera Dental Care to answer your questions and keep up to date with the latest dental technology!
What Is L-PRF Treatment?
L-PRF is a relatively recent development in dentistry, and something we’re incredibly excited about bringing to our practice! It stands for leukocyte platelet-rich fibrin, which is a collection of organic material in your blood that has natural healing properties!
By taking a small sample of your blood and spinning it in a centrifuge, we can separate the platelets, leukocytes (also known as white blood cells), and plasma. This separation process creates a helix-like structure of dense platelet-rich fibrin and white blood cells, which promote growth and healing.
By taking your biomaterial and combining it with our dental treatments, we can expedite your healing process! L-PRF is completely safe, utilizing components of your own blood to provide a natural boost to your healing process.
What Is L-PRF Treatment Used For?
We use L-PRF to fast-track your healing process following any oral surgery. Most notably, we combine L-PRF treatment with:
- Bone grafting: When you’ve lost a significant amount of bone structure (typically due to tooth loss), we use bone grafting material to rebuild lost bone material. Normally, this takes a few months for the bone to heal and become strong and dense. Fortunately, with L-PRF treatment, we can expedite the process!
- Dental extractions: At Riviera Dental Care, we strive to preserve your natural teeth. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible. When your teeth are beyond saving, we may need to extract them to prevent the spread of infection or disease! With L-PRF, we speed up your recovery process, resulting in a more comfortable healing journey. Rather than waiting months for your gum and bone to heal before replacing your missing tooth, we can restore your smile much sooner.
- Dental implants: Missing teeth require prompt replacement, and dental implants are the best available option. However, they have a long healing period, especially for conventional dental implants, which require multiple surgical appointments. With L-PRF treatment, we can accelerate your healing process and secure your restorations sooner! By reducing discomfort and speeding up your bone’s healing process, we make dental implant treatment less daunting.
After your treatment, we place the collection of your leukocytes and platelet-rich fibrin on your procedural site. Then, over time, it releases important growth factors that help accelerate healing, improve tissue regeneration, and enhance overall recovery! With this treatment, patients typically experience faster healing, better outcomes, less inflammation or swelling, and greater comfort in the days following surgery!
Experience Faster Recovery in Foley, AL
All dental procedures need a period of healing afterwards. But with L-PRF treatment, patients can experience a faster and more comfortable healing process. By harnessing your body’s natural properties, we can enhance your recovery and achieve better outcomes.
Book an appointment today to learn more about L-PRF treatment at Riviera Dental Care!
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