Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Langley, BC

Enjoy Faster, Natural Healing with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Near You

Imagine recovering from dental surgery more comfortably, with less swelling and downtime — all thanks to the healing power of your own body. At Langley Perio & Implants, our top dentists in Langley, Dr. Joanie Faucher and Dr. Aleem Manji, are helping patients experience a new level of comfort and confidence with Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) therapy. This advanced, natural healing technology is changing how patients recover after procedures like dental implants, gum grafts, and bone regeneration.

Whether you’re from Langley, Surrey, Aldergrove, or Abbotsford, our team invites you to discover how PRF can help your body heal faster and feel better after treatment. To learn more or schedule your visit, call (604) 227-1869.

Compassionate Periodontal Care in Langley, BC

At Langley Perio & Implants, Dr. Joanie Faucher and Dr. Aleem Manji combine advanced periodontal and implant techniques with a patient-focused approach. Our goal is simple: help you achieve optimal tissue healing, feel comfortable, and regain a confident smile.

We serve patients from Langley, Surrey, Aldergrove, and Abbotsford, offering treatments like dental implants, gum therapy, and regenerative solutions, including PRF to promote tissue repair and accelerate healing. Every procedure is guided by precision, modern technology, and a genuine commitment to your comfort.

Our team prioritizes education and prevention, helping you understand your care and feel empowered every step of the way. In our calm, welcoming environment, every visit is designed to make you feel supported and confident in your dental journey.

What Is Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in Dentistry?

PRF is a concentrated form of your own blood that’s processed to isolate powerful healing components — platelets, fibrin, and white blood cells. These elements are rich in growth factors at higher concentrations that accelerate tissue repair and regeneration. Additionally, PRF promotes collagen production, tissue regeneration, and skin improvement after injection, making it a versatile tool for both medical and aesthetic applications.

At Langley Perio & Implants, our team uses PRF during procedures such as dental implant placement, bone grafting, and periodontal grafts. Because it’s derived from your own biology, PRF naturally supports your body’s ability to heal, reducing the risk of complications and promoting healthier outcomes.

Why Patients Love PRF: Faster, Safer, and More Comfortable Healing

Patients appreciate PRF because it makes healing faster, safer, and remarkably more comfortable. Since it is made entirely from your own blood, there is zero risk of allergic reaction or rejection. This inherent safety factor provides immense peace of mind. PRF therapy typically involves minimal downtime, allowing patients to resume regular activities sooner.

The bioactive components within the PRF work diligently to:

Reduce Swelling and Discomfort: By saturating the surgical area with anti-inflammatory factors and essential immune cells, PRF helps modulate the body’s inflammatory response. This often translates to significantly minimized post-operative swelling and less perceived discomfort compared to traditional healing methods.
Enhance Natural Repair: PRF enhances the body’s natural ability to repair both soft tissue and bone. It’s the ultimate biological support system, giving your cells exactly what they need, where they need it most, to execute a perfect repair.

How Platelet-Rich Fibrin Works

Platelet-rich fibrin is a sophisticated yet elegantly simple regenerative tool. It is a 100% natural, drug-free bioproduct created using only a small sample of your blood, drawn right here in our Langley, BC, office. The procedure itself is highly controlled and precise: After centrifugation, PRF is injected using a blunt-tipped cannula to guide safety and precision during application.

The Gentle Collection: A small volume of your blood is collected from your arm, mimicking a routine blood draw.
Controlled Isolation: This sample is then placed into a highly calibrated centrifuge. The precise, slow spinning cycles are critical, separating the components to isolate a dense, concentrated layer: the Platelet-Rich Fibrin. This unique matrix is rich in fibrin, growth factors, and essential white blood cells.
The Healing Scaffold: The resulting PRF material is a robust, gel-like membrane or plug. This dense network of fibrin acts as a natural, protected reservoir, slowly releasing potent growth factors over a sustained period (days to weeks) into the surgical site. These growth factors are the body’s own natural signaling molecules. They actively stimulate tissue synthesis, accelerate cell migration, and powerfully encourage the formation of new blood vessels and collagen—the foundations of healthy soft tissue and bone.

At Langley Perio & Implants, Dr. Faucher and Dr. Manji integrate this science-driven approach into every PRF treatment. Their precision and attention to detail help patients enjoy lasting comfort and confidence in their results. To learn more and see whether this accelerated-healing method can work for your next procedure, call (604) 227-1869.

Advancing Care: PRF in Periodontics and Implantology

Optimizing Dental Implant Success

A dental implant’s success hinges on osseointegration—the firm, stable fusion with the jawbone. When Dr. Faucher or Dr. Manji incorporates PRF during implant placement:

Accelerated Osseointegration: The consistent, sustained release of growth factors stimulates bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) to accelerate integration of the implant with the bone.
Improved Grafting Results: In cases requiring bone augmentation (like sinus lifts or ridge preservation), PRF acts as a bioactive glue, dramatically improving the graft’s incorporation.

Enhancing Periodontal and Soft Tissue Regeneration

For treatments addressing gum disease, recession, or aesthetic gum procedures, PRF provides unparalleled support for soft tissue recovery, enhancing wound healing and regeneration.

Protective Barrier: The fibrin matrix effectively seals and protects the surgical wound, acting as a natural shield against bacteria. This active barrier significantly lowers the risk of post-operative infection.
Superior Tissue Quality: PRF actively encourages the regeneration of healthy gum tissue. It supports the development of a thicker, stronger soft tissue barrier.

Post-Extraction Site Preservation

A crucial application involves placing a PRF plug into an extraction socket. This technique guards against the painful complication of “dry socket,” preserves the critical bone volume required for future restorations, and ensures the site heals fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because Platelet-Rich Fibrin is derived entirely from your own blood, it is inherently safe, with no risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission. The preparation is performed under sterile conditions within our clinic using precise, single-use equipment and a dedicated centrifuge overseen by Dr. Joanie Faucher or Dr. Aleem Manji’s trained staff, encouraging purity and safety.

When placed into an extraction site, the PRF from the patient’s blood acts as a natural, protective biological matrix. The platelet rich fibrin matrix stabilizes the blood clot, a key factor in preventing dry socket, and provides a scaffold that is rich in growth factors to jumpstart bone and soft tissue regeneration in the socket, promoting rapid, complete closure.

PRF is considered a second-generation technique. Unlike Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), which often uses an anticoagulant and yields a less stable liquid, PRF protocols produce a dense, three-dimensional fibrin matrix. This structure releases growth factors much more slowly and consistently over a longer period, providing superior and sustained biological support to the surgical site. PRF is seen as the next generation of PRP treatments, providing a personalized treatment plan and enhanced healing capabilities of red blood cells.

While there is an associated fee for the specialized equipment and time needed to prepare PRF, many patients find the enhanced healing from the treatment plan, significantly reduced discomfort, and improved long-term predictability it provides to be an invaluable investment in their health and recovery success. The team will provide clear cost details during your consultation.

Take the Next Step Toward Optimized Healing with Platelet-rich Fibrin Injections.

Imagine a recovery where your own biology is the driving force—a smoother, accelerated healing process that minimizes downtime and maximizes the long-term success of your procedure. Picture the confidence you will have knowing your periodontic or implant treatment is supported by the safest, most natural regenerative material available.

We invite you to explore how a PRF treatment session can redefine the surgical experience and wound healing process for patients in Surrey, Aldergrove, and Abbotsford. Call our local Langley dental practice at (604) 227-1869 to schedule your consultation and discuss a naturally enhanced path to a lasting, healthy smile.