Advanced Techniques Promote Quicker Healing After Procedures
PRP and L-PRF therapies leverage the body’s own abilities to heal
Dr. Craig Janssen uses two of the most advanced, patient-centered techniques to promote the best possible recovery outcomes for patients at Janssen Dental Clinic. His commitment to biological care focuses on the crucial healing period that follows some of the more complex procedures, utilizing two specific therapies that encourage the body’s natural healing abilities.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and L-PRF (Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin) are a mouthful of acronyms and complicated-sounding science, but they are relatively simple in their use. Both techniques use a small amount of the patient’s own blood to promote tissue regeneration and accelerate recovery.
Taking advantage of the latest in biological dentistry’s advances
The best part of PRP and L-PRF is that both techniques make full use of the body’s natural healing abilities. They involve processing a small amount of the patient’s own blood, and then either applying it or injecting it to the treatment area. The difference between the two lies in how the blood samples are processed and their specific compositions.
The blood platelets in PRP are rich in growth factors that promote healing, while L-PRF takes this concept a step further and also retains white blood cells and a clotting protein called fibrin. L-PRF has a consistency similar to jelly, making it easily shaped and applied directly on the treatment site, while PRP has a liquid consistency that allows direct injection into the treatment site. The entire process is quick and virtually painless.
There is no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection from either option, because these treatments use your own blood. They align with Dr. Craig’s commitment to biological dentistry, combining science and nature to create a powerful healing solution without introducing foreign materials or chemicals.
The benefits of PRP and L-PRF in dentistry
Dr. Craig integrates these therapies with complex dental procedures such as surgical extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and preparation for implant placements. PRP and L-PRF also help patients who have osteoporosis and thinning bone mass by generating new jawbone tissue, and they also minimize an often-painful condition called dry socket.
L-PRF forms a natural clot and promotes a more sustained release of growth factors. The enhanced healing capabilities makes it possible for patients with compromised bone health to accept implants when they might not have been candidates otherwise.
The concentrated growth factors in PRP and L-PRF aid in the healing of soft tissues such as the gums. It stimulates the production of new cells and blood vessels, helping tissues heal faster and in a way that supports the natural contours of your mouth for better cosmetic results.
Conclusion
Dr. Craig Janssen is committed to providing patients with the latest in biological dentistry, with PRP and L-PRF standing as advanced forms of natural treatment. These options use the body’s own blood to promote quicker, natural healing so you can enjoy optimal oral health. Unlike most dental practices, Janssen Dental Clinic is able to perform every step of the process in-house to minimize costs, control quality, and more quickly generate usable product.
About Janssen Dental Clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Janssen Dental Clinic features the dental expertise of Dr. Craig Janssen, a third-generation dentist serving patients in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area. Dr. Craig and his staff specialize in oral health as a component of overall well-being, a philosophy of care known as biological dentistry. They have expertise in reducing the fear and anxiety that people of all ages feel over going to the dentist, with services ranging from routine cleanings to restorative and cosmetic procedures. Call (920) 983-8383 to schedule an appointment. New patients are always welcome.