Biological dentistry is a modern medical discipline that places the human body’s natural healing potential at the centre of dental treatment instead of synthetic materials. One of the most important approaches of this philosophy in surgical procedures is PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) technology. PRF is a 100% biocompatible tissue graft obtained from the patient’s own blood that maximises cellular healing. So what exactly is the PRF procedure in dentistry, and which rational advantages does it offer patients?
The Healing Power in Your Own Blood: PRF
Obtaining PRF is a highly reliable and practical protocol. Immediately before an implant, tooth extraction or any oral surgery procedure, approximately 1-2 tubes of blood are drawn from the patient. This blood is then separated in a special centrifuge at a specific speed and for a specific time, without any chemical additives or anticoagulants.
As a result of centrifugation, the components of the blood separate and a gel-form fibrin matrix, extremely rich in white blood cells, platelets and growth factors, forms in the upper part of the tube. Since this concentrated fibrin tissue, which triggers the body’s wound healing mechanism, is obtained entirely from the patient’s own blood cells, it is the natural repair material with the highest biocompatibility.
Is PRF a Standard Procedure in Biological Dentistry?
In conventional dentistry, the socket that forms after a tooth extraction is expected to fill with a natural blood clot and heal over time. However, insufficient blood supply in the area or surgical trauma can cause this natural clot to break down. This increases the risk of infection and may pave the way for chronic intraosseous lesions such as cavitations.
According to the principles of biological dentistry, however, the wound healing process is not left to chance. A PRF membrane obtained from the patient’s own blood is placed directly into the surgical site. This standard procedure offers patients the following advantages:
- It eliminates the risk of allergy and rejection: Because it contains no synthetic grafts or materials of foreign origin, it is accepted by the immune system 100%.
- It creates a barrier against infection: By covering the open wound surface on which it is placed like a biological dressing, it prevents bacterial leakage and minimises the possibility of infection.
- It increases post-operative comfort: Thanks to the high concentration of white blood cells it contains, it significantly reduces post-surgical inflammation, pain and swelling.
Prof. Dr. Serhat Yalçın, Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and one of the founders of Dentram, explains it as follows:
“As a surgeon, my greatest priority at the operating table is not only performing the mechanical procedure flawlessly, but also ensuring that the area closes in the biologically healthiest way. PRF allows us to direct the patient’s own stem cells and growth factors straight to the surgical site. In bone graft procedures, in difficult wisdom tooth extractions or in immediate implant loading, using the healing power in the patient’s own blood accelerates wound healing more than you could imagine.”
In Which Treatments Does PRF Make a Difference?
In all oral surgery procedures where tissue repair and bone regeneration are the goal, the use of PRF directly increases clinical success. The main treatments in which PRF is used routinely at our clinic are as follows:
- Impacted wisdom teeth and complicated extractions: It prepares the ideal biological environment for the extraction socket to fill quickly with healthy bone and tissue. It helps prevent bone loss after extraction.
- Implantology and sinus lifting: It accelerates the integration of dental implants with the jawbone. In sinus floor elevation procedures, it is mixed with artificial bone graft material to improve the quality and speed of bone formation.
- Periodontal surgery and pink aesthetics: In gum graft operations performed to treat gum recession, it supports rapid vascularisation of the transplanted tissue and its attachment to its new site.
- Bone augmentation procedures: In bone augmentation carried out when the jawbone is insufficient for implant placement, PRF can be used together with graft materials. The fibrin structure obtained from the patient’s own blood supports new bone formation and the healing of the soft tissues in the area.
All of these processes also minimise the post-operative problems experienced before PRF technology and increase patient comfort.
PRF Technology and Safe Treatment with Dentram!
In dentistry, a successful surgical intervention is possible not only through the application of the right mechanical techniques but also through the healthy repair of the tissues. Drawing its strength from the patient’s own biology rather than synthetic alternatives, PRF technology offers a fast and comfortable healing process free from toxic burden.
At Dentram, in line with our biological dentistry principles, we position PRF technology as a standard procedure within our surgical protocols. To receive detailed information about our rational, personalised treatment plans supported by the healing power of your own cells, you can contact our team of specialist doctors and book your appointment with confidence.
