What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dentistry?
Healing after oral surgery is not just about waiting for time to pass. It is about how your body responds, how quickly tissue repairs itself, and how well everything comes back together. Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is a natural way to support the healing process using your body's own cells. We use PRP at The Oral Surgery Center to speed up recovery, reduce discomfort, and improve the overall outcome of many surgical procedures, especially for patients undergoing procedures like bone grafting or dental implants, where smooth healing is essential for a successful treatment. Because PRP uses growth factors derived from your own platelet-rich plasma, the process is safe, comfortable, and carries a low risk of negative side effects. While PRP therapy may not be necessary for every procedure, it can be a valuable addition when Dr. Justin L. Drab wants to support healing in a focused way. Learn more about the benefits of PRP therapy and discover if you're a candidate for this powerful regenerative dental treatment by scheduling a consultation with our oral surgery team in Greensboro, NC today.
How Does PRP Treatment Work?
The PRP process starts with a simple blood draw, similar to what you might experience during a routine medical visit. We'll place this sample into a specialized centrifuge, which will spin it at high speed to separate and concentrate the platelets. This process usually takes just a few minutes and can be done at our Greensboro, NC practice. Once the PRP is ready, it is applied directly to the surgical site during your procedure. The PRP serum will be either placed into the bone graft material, spread over the extraction site, or used to support healing in the gums or other soft tissues. It is absorbed into the area and begins working immediately to promote repair and reduce inflammation. The result with PRP therapy is a more active healing response, helping your body repair bone and regrow gum tissue more efficiently.
What Are the Benefits of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Dental Surgery?
We use PRP therapy at The Oral Surgery Center as part of our regenerative dentistry approach when healing and tissue growth are especially important. In cases where gum tissue has been reshaped, repaired, or grafted, PRP encourages healthier, faster regrowth. It can also help improve comfort during the recovery period, especially for patients who are concerned about inflammation or delayed healing. The benefits of PRP therapy after oral surgery include:
- Supports faster and more predictable healing after surgery
- Helps bone grafts and implants integrate more effectively
- Reduces swelling and discomfort after extractions and grafts
- Promotes healthier regeneration of gum and soft tissue
- Uses your own cells for a safe, natural healing boost
- Can be prepared and applied during the same appointment
- May reduce the risk of complications during recovery
The Oral Surgery Center Reviews
My second child to have wisdom teeth removal here. So fast and efficient… I refer them to all our friends. We love Dr. Drab.
The staff is so caring and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole procedure. I have quite the extensive dental history but I wasn’t nervous at all.
Staff was very kind and made us feel very at ease. My daughter had a hard time just because of the meds, but the staff was very patient and caring.
Outstanding and pain-free!
Dr. Drab, accompanying nurses, and all other employees associated with the Oral Surgery Center, were friendly, caring, informative, and efficient. I would highly rate their services. A note to future patients, make sure you read through all papers they provide, throughly.
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Enjoy a Smoother Recovery After Oral Surgery
Platelet-rich plasma offers a safe and natural way to support your body's healing response, using your own cells to promote repair where it matters most. Dr. Drab offers this treatment as part of many procedures at The Oral Surgery Center, giving patients in Greensboro, NC the chance to recover with greater comfort and confidence. If you are planning a procedure and want to learn whether PRP could be helpful, we invite you to ask us more during your consultation.