- Specialized surgical instrument designed to process platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) clots into therapeutic biomaterials
- Box allows for the creation of various PRF forms used in dentistry and other regenerative medicine fields
Features:
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Main purpose is to manipulate the fibrin clots that are created by centrifuging a patient's blood without anticoagulants
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Key functions include:
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Creating PRF Membranes:
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- The box is equipped with a plate that presses the fibrin clots, flattening them into thin, uniform membranes
- These membranes are used as a natural, resorbable bandage to cover surgical sites, promoting faster healing and tissue regeneration
- They can also often replace synthetic collagen products
- Forming PRF Plugs:
- The box has cylindrical molds and a piston to compress clots into solid plugs
- These plugs are often used to fill and preserve tooth extraction sockets
- Recovering Exudate:
- The design of the box allows for the collection of a protein-rich exudate (liquid) that is expressed from the clots during the pressing process
- This liquid is rich in growth factors and proteins like vitronectin and fibronectin, which can be used to hydrate bone graft materials or other biomaterials
- Making "Sticky Bone":
- By combining bone graft material with liquid PRF (I-PRF) in a membrane tray, the PRF Box helps create a cohesive, easy-to-handle graft known as "sticky bone"
- This material is a mix of bone particles and a fibrin matrix, making it easier to place in a surgical site
Applications:
- The PRF Box and the resulting PRF products are used in numerous dental procedures, including:
- Guided Bone and Tissue Regeneration:
- PRF membranes act as a natural scaffold and a barrier, directing the regeneration of bone and soft tissue in and around dental implants
- Sinus Augmentation:
- PRF is used in sinus lift procedures to accelerate bone regeneration and improve the overall outcome
- Socket Preservation:
- Placing a PRF plug in an extraction site helps to preserve the bone volume, which is crucial for future implant placement
- Periodontal Surgery:
- PRF is used to treat periodontal defects and gingival recession, enhancing soft tissue healing and regeneration
- Treatment of Bone Defects:
- It's used in conjunction with bone grafts to accelerate new bone formation in bony defects.
