The natural path to a quicker recovery.
PRF is a modern medical tool that improves surgery outcomes. There are specific components in your blood that exhibit powerful healing properties. With PRF treatment, we isolate these healing components and use them to help heal your own surgical area. The procedure is simple, quick, and very effective.
Just like when you go for a blood test at your family doctor, Dr. Berzin begins by drawing a small amount of your blood into vials before your implant procedure. He then places these vials in a centrifuge machine that spins to isolate the PRF portion of your blood. The separated PRF is a yellow jello-like mixture of fibrin, platelets, white blood cells, and growth factors. After your implant surgery, Dr. Berzin then applies this PRF mixture to the surgical areas to accelerate healing.
Benefits of PRF for your implant procedure.
Research shows that PRF has the power to reduce discomfort after surgery and support healing. But the benefits don’t stop there.
Safety.
Because PRF is a by-product of your own blood, it is quick, effective, and safe with no risk of allergic reaction or rejection.
Regeneration of bone.
PRF assists in the natural process of surrounding your new implants with healthy tissues and bone.
Better clinical performance.
PRF exhibits an increased release of growth factors for about 10 days, promoting significantly higher growth factor release.
Efficiency.
PRF is rapidly produced in our office while you undergo your implant procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)?
PRF is a natural healing material made from a small sample of your own blood. The blood is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, white blood cells and growth factors into a soft gel. Dr. Berzin places this gel in the surgical site to support your body's own healing.
What's the difference between PRF and PRP?
Both are made from your own blood, but PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is a liquid that usually needs an added anticoagulant. PRF needs no additives and forms a gel that stays in place and releases growth factors gradually over about 10 days, which makes it well suited to dental surgery.
When is PRF used in implant treatment?
PRF can be used at several stages of implant treatment. Common uses include filling the socket after a tooth extraction, mixing with bone graft material, supporting a sinus lift, and covering the area around a new implant. Dr. Berzin will let you know if PRF is recommended as part of your dental implant treatment.
Does PRF actually work?
Research shows PRF can support soft-tissue healing and reduce pain and swelling after oral surgery, such as tooth extractions. Its effect on bone regeneration is still being studied, with mixed results. PRF works alongside careful surgical technique and good aftercare, not in place of them.
Who isn't a good candidate for PRF?
PRF may not be suitable if you have a blood or clotting disorder, a very low platelet count, or take certain medications such as blood thinners. Tell us about your health and medications at your consultation, and Dr. Berzin will let you know whether PRF is right for you.
Does PRF add time to my appointment?
Very little. Your blood is drawn at the start of your appointment, and the PRF is prepared in our office in about 15 minutes while your procedure gets underway.
Medical Information Reviewed by Dr. Lion Berzin, October 2026