At New York Periodontics, biologically driven healing has been part of our practice philosophy for decades. Our practice began using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with Drs. Odrich and Pollack, who recognized early on that a patient’s own blood-derived healing factors could support surgical recovery and tissue regeneration. As the science evolved, we transitioned to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a newer generation of autologous platelet therapy that allows us to use a patient’s own cells in a more natural, sustained, and effective way to help accelerate wound healing.
PRF has been an essential part of our periodontal and implant practice for many years. Today, we use PRF routinely to improve soft tissue handling, support faster wound healing, enhance tissue maturation, and promote a more biologically favorable healing environment after periodontal, implant, and oral surgical procedures.
Platelet-rich fibrin, or PRF, is created from a small sample of the patient’s own blood. The blood is processed in a specialized centrifuge to concentrate important healing components into a fibrin matrix. Because PRF comes from the patient’s own body, it is considered autologous, meaning it does not come from a donor or synthetic source.
PRF contains several key biologic components that are important for healing, including:
Platelets
Platelets are one of the primary cells responsible for clot formation and wound healing. They release growth factors that help signal the body to begin the repair process.
Leukocytes / white blood cells
Fibrin matrix
Growth factors
We use PRF because it allows us to support healing using the patient’s own biology. In periodontal and implant surgery, healing is not only about closing the tissue; it is about creating the right environment for the body to regenerate, repair, and mature predictably.
The benefits of PRF may include:
Improved early wound healing
Protection of delicate surgical areas
Reduced post-operative inflammation
Improved patient comfort during healing
Improved soft tissue maturation
A more natural biologic approach using the patient’s own cells
Enhanced blood supply to the surgical site
Slow release of growth factors over time
Improved clot stability
Improved handling of soft tissue and graft materials
Support for bone graft incorporation
Potential reduction in swelling and post-operative discomfort
Support for gum graft healing
PRF can be used in many different forms depending on the procedure and the clinical goal. At New York Periodontics, we use PRF in several periodontal, implant, and oral surgical applications.
PRF for Soft Tissue Healing
PRF is frequently used to support soft tissue healing after periodontal surgery. It can be placed under the gum tissue, over grafted areas, or near surgical flaps to improve wound stability and healing. The fibrin matrix helps protect the area while the platelets and growth factors assist the body’s natural repair process.
This is especially helpful in procedures where delicate gum tissue needs to be preserved, advanced, thickened, or regenerated.
PRF for Gum Grafting
PRF for Bone Grafting
PRF for Tooth Extractions and Socket Preservation
After a tooth extraction, PRF can be placed into the socket to support clot stability and early healing. In some cases, PRF is used alone; in other cases, it is combined with bone grafting material and a membrane. PRF can help protect the extraction socket, support early tissue closure, and promote a healthier healing response.
PRF for Dental Implant Surgery
PRF for Sinus Lift Procedures
PRF for Periodontal Regeneration
PRF for Surgical Wound Protection
At New York Periodontics, we believe that advanced periodontal and implant treatment should combine surgical precision with biologic support. PRF allows us to use the patient’s own natural healing cells to help create a more favorable surgical outcome.
Dr. Hector Sarmiento is recognized for his expertise in advanced biologic materials and their application in periodontal regeneration, implant dentistry, bone grafting, and soft tissue healing. His clinical approach is deeply rooted in understanding how biologic mediators, growth factors, blood-derived concentrates, and regenerative materials can be used to improve healing and enhance surgical outcomes.
Our long history with blood-derived healing therapies, beginning with PRP and evolving into PRF, reflects our commitment to using advanced regenerative techniques in a thoughtful and clinically appropriate way. PRF is one of the many biologic tools we use to improve healing, support tissue regeneration, and provide patients with the highest level of periodontal and implant care.
