Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) Therapy in Nashville

A natural and effective therapy to reduce infection risk and create faster healing, PRF concentrates your body’s ability to heal and is an important part of our protocol for nearly every surgery we perform.

Accelerated Healing and Regeneration – PRF uses your body’s natural growth factors to create faster tissue repair and bone growth.
Safe, Autologous Treatment – Using your own blood minimizes risks while promoting effective healing.
Optimized Dental Outcomes – PRF reduces inflammation and infection risk while boosting cell growth, resulting in better implant integration and grafting results.

Experience Accelerated Healing with Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF) Therapy

Platelet-rich fibrin, or PRF, concentrates your body’s ability to heal and is an important part of our protocol for nearly every surgery we perform. PRF is extremely versatile and can be used in various dental surgeries. It is a natural and effective therapeutic process for reducing infection risk and helping you heal quickly after surgery.

PRF treatment is a relatively simple procedure. A small amount of your blood is drawn at the beginning of your surgical appointment and is then centrifuged to create a PRF membrane. This membrane, which is placed back into the surgical area, is concentrated with different growth factors and white blood cells, enabling your body to repair soft and hard tissues (i.e., gum tissue and bone). PRF therapy is part of our protocol for predictable healing following extractions, wisdom tooth removal, dental implant placement, tissue grafting, and sinus and bone graft surgeries.

What is platelet-rich fibrin therapy?

PRF therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses the body’s resources—derived from the blood—to promote better healing. PRF concentrates growth factors, platelets, and white blood cells, essential for accelerated healing, tissue regeneration, and reduced post-op infections.

When applied to the surgical site, PRF acts as a scaffold and gradually releases growth factors that stimulate cell repair, reduce inflammation, and promote faster, more natural healing. This is particularly beneficial in procedures like bone grafting and implant placement, where new bone tissue must form quickly and integrate with the existing bone.

What can I expect from the PRF therapy?

The procedure is simple yet offers significant benefits. We’ll collect a small amount of your blood through a routine blood draw. The blood is then put into a centrifuge, which separates the blood into several layers. PRF therapy focuses on the fibrin-rich concentrate containing platelets, growth factors, fibrin, and white blood cells. It’s worth noting no chemical additives are needed for this procedure. PRF therapy is purely natural, making it a completely biocompatible treatment option—it’s more like using a graft material from your own body.

What are the advantages of PRF therapy?

Drs. Jones and Estes have achieved remarkable surgical success using PRF therapy. This innovative solution has improved outcomes for dental implant placement, tooth extractions, bone grafting, and other surgical procedures. Patients benefit when their body’s power to heal itself is effectively leveraged.

Here are some of the benefits of PRF therapy:

A natural approach to healing: PRF is completely natural since it’s derived from your body. This eliminates the risk of allergic reactions or the rejection of foreign materials, making it a safer and more predictable treatment option.
Reduced post-op complications: PRF therapy promises a faster and more predictable recovery. It reduces swelling, inflammation, and pain, which are common after surgery. Minimal downtime ensures you are back to your everyday activities sooner than expected.
Accelerated recovery: PRF concentrates your natural growth factors, like platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), to expedite wound healing and tissue regeneration.
Minimally invasive procedure: The procedure is conservative—no injections or scalpels are needed. PRF therapy involves only a small blood draw, similar to a routine blood test.
Versatility: PRF can be used in many forms and different dental treatments, from bone grafts to extractions and facial aesthetics, making it a versatile tool in regenerative medicine.

Can you benefit from PRF therapy?

Healing from surgical procedures can be lengthy and unpredictable. With PRF therapy, you can achieve accelerated healing and more successful outcomes. Improve your dental experience by taking advantage of PRF therapy offered by Nashville Restorative Dentistry. Call (615) 640-8494 to schedule an appointment today!

Nashville Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Ryan M. Jones

Ryan M. Jones, DDS, FAGD, focuses on delivering excellence in dental care and creating beautiful smiles, fighting disease and inflammation, using biocompatible materials, and educating patients about their scope of treatment options. He is an alumnus of Brentwood High School, the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry (Memphis). He is a graduate and mentor for the Kois Center in Seattle, a world-class post-graduate facility focusing on comprehensive patient care. He has taken the Pikos Institute (Tampa, FL) curriculum, which is focused on advanced surgical techniques. He’s also earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and is currently expanding his digital dentistry and Exocad knowledge in various courses.

Dr. Jones is also passionate about providing for the underserved and has taken part in many dentistry-related charity and community projects.

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Dr. Caleb M. Estes

Caleb M. Estes, DMD, FAGD, is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and extensive postdoctoral education. After graduating from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the SIU School of Dental Medicine, he has constantly pursued advanced training. He has earned a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry and is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center. Before joining Nashville Restorative Dentistry, he served in the US Army as a general dentist and a Captain, deploying alongside US and NATO forces to Afghanistan in 2015. He also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program with the Army during this time.

Dr. Estes’ passion is to provide excellence in clinical dentistry and patient care while using the best restorative and preventative materials available. Accomplished in both surgical and restorative dentistry, he finds great fulfillment in transforming smiles and instilling confidence in his patients.

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Patient Testimonial

Issue: Two badly infected and broken upper front teeth as well as poor alignment of his teeth overall.

Solution: Through a process involving extractions, bone grafting, and braces we were able to achieve a healthy, infection free point which allowed dental implants to be placed and utilized to replace the two missing front teeth.

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