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Advanced Oral Surgery Should Include Advanced Healing
Most patients spend a lot of time thinking about their procedure.
But there’s another important part of treatment that doesn’t get nearly as much attention:
What happens after the surgery is finished?
At AV Dental Surgery Center, our approach doesn’t end when the procedure is complete. We also focus on creating an optimal environment for your body to begin the healing process.
One of the technologies we may use is Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP therapy.
Using Your Body’s Own Healing Potential
- PRP starts with something completely unique to you: your own blood.
- A small blood sample is collected and processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors involved in your body’s natural healing response.
- This platelet-rich concentration can then be placed directly into the surgical area.
- Instead of introducing an outside healing substance, PRP allows us to utilize components derived from your own body as part of the surgical process.
How Does PRP Work?
When your body experiences an injury, platelets naturally travel to the area and participate in the repair process.
PRP uses this same concept in a more concentrated way.
We process a small sample of your blood to isolate a platelet-rich concentration. When appropriate, this can then be introduced directly into the area being treated.
PRP may be used as part of procedures involving:
- Dental implants
- Bone grafting
- Tooth extractions
- Oral surgery
- Soft-tissue procedures
- Other procedures where supporting the healing environment may be beneficial
Why Healing Matters With Dental Implants
A dental implant may be made from titanium, but ultimately your body’s response to treatment is an essential part of the process.
- The bone and soft tissue surrounding an implant need to heal appropriately.
- That’s why implant dentistry requires more than simply putting an implant in the correct position.
- Our surgical team considers the entire process, from diagnosis and planning through surgery and recovery.
- When clinically appropriate, PRP gives us another way to support the biological side of that process.
Supporting Bone Grafting Procedures
If you have experienced bone loss, a bone graft may be recommended to rebuild or preserve the foundation necessary for future treatment.
Once grafting material is placed, your body begins the process of healing and remodeling the surgical area.
PRP may be incorporated into certain grafting procedures to concentrate platelets and naturally occurring growth factors at the treatment site.
The objective is to create an environment that supports your body’s natural healing process.
An Extra Level of Care
There is a major difference between simply completing a surgical procedure and carefully managing the entire treatment process.
- At AV Dental Surgery Center, we believe the details matter.
- That includes the technology used to plan treatment.
- The precision of the surgery.
- The techniques used during the procedure.
- And the steps taken to support your recovery afterward.
- PRP is one of the advanced tools available to our surgical team when we believe it can add value to your treatment.
Is PRP Right for You?
PRP isn’t automatically necessary for every oral surgery patient.
Its use depends on the type of procedure being performed, your anatomy, your treatment goals, and the clinical judgment of your surgical team.
During your consultation, we’ll explain your treatment recommendations and whether PRP may be appropriate for your procedure.
Experience a More Comprehensive Approach to Oral Surgery
If you’re considering dental implants, need a tooth removed, require bone grafting, or have been referred for oral surgery, schedule a consultation at AV Dental Surgery Center.
We’ll evaluate your condition and develop a personalized surgical and recovery plan designed around your needs.