TPBS2 - PRF: Techniques and Applications for Dental Implant Cases Workshop (Part 2)
Thursday, July 18, 2024
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Credits: 3
AGD Subject Code: 310: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Course Type: Participation Bundle Fee: $675 Session Notes: This session is part of a two-course bundle.
This one-day course is for specialists and general practitioners placing dental implants or those who are interested in enhancing their bone-grafting technique. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is derived from a small sample of the patient’s blood and is rich in platelets, growth factors and cytokines necessary to produce rapid healing and efficient regeneration. The biomaterial is resilient, strong and pliable, making it easy to manipulate and very receptive to suturing. It can be cut to size and is supple enough to adapt to many anatomical areas. It is adhesive in nature, making it an ideal carrier for bone graft material. Uses for the material include bulking graft material, replacing graft material, using it as a barrier membrane, placing it in extraction sites for increased healing, and using it in guided tissue regeneration procedures. It is also ideal for extraction/immediate placement cases.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the science behind PRF.
Learn the clinical uses of PRF.
Discuss PRF protocols and clinical results.
Create PRF membranes, plugs and blocks (sticky bone).