Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) and ozone have been important tools in our office for years, especially in oral surgeries, as both promote faster and better healing. That now includes zirconia implant surgeries, where they offer extra support for the implants’ success.
Science has shown as much.
A 2021 study, for instance, tested ozone’s impact on the soft tissues around dental implants. Sixty healthy adults getting implants were assigned to one of two groups, only one of which was also treated with ozone water and gas. The other served as a control group and had their surgical sites treated with saline.
All patients were evaluated three times for post-op inflammation, pain, and healing: once after 24 hours, once at 48 hours, and once more at 7 days. At every checkpoint, those in the ozone group showed better healing with less pain and inflammation.
“Ozone therapy,” the researchers wrote, “accelerated the tissue wound healing, minimized tissue inflammation and decreased pain.”
Ozone has been shown to help in other ways, too. In a study published earlier this year, implant patients who were treated with ozone experienced less bone loss after 9 months and had more stable implants compared to those who received no ozone. A recent case study documented that healing after implant surgery was
characterized by the absence of pain and subsidence of swelling within a week, facilitating an expedited resumption of regular dietary practices. The outcomes of this case underscore the potential role of Ozone Therapy in augmenting postoperative recovery, primarily through its antimicrobial attributes and the facilitation of enhanced tissue oxygenation.
PRF has likewise been shown to enhance healing after dental implant surgery.
A study published last year in Cureus looked at the impact of PRF on both soft and hard tissues after implant placement. The original amount of alveolar bone each patient had – the part of the jaw that holds the tooth sockets – was assessed via 3D cone beam (CBCT) scans. Oral health and changes in the bone were documented at 6 and 9 months after surgery, as well.
Only some patients received PRF, though. Those who did were found to have healthier gums than those who didn’t. This held true at all checkpoints. So did the fact that the PRF group experienced less bone loss.
The provided data demonstrated that the local injection of PRF during implant placement has the potential to favorably stimulate bone formation, and may be used as a therapeutic adjuvant in the clinical setting of implant placement.
Other studies have shown that PRF may improve implant stability, shown in a systematic review and meta-analysis published last year in Heliyon. Its authors looked only at randomized controlled trials that involved 10 patients or more, which were identified through an extensive search of five major medical databases.
Altogether, these studies “showed that PRF increased the effect of implant stabilizers after implant surgery.”
PRF may also have a role in accelerating bone healing and tends to promote new bone formation at the implant site.
Embracing the natural synergy of ozone and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) when placing zirconia implants not only aligns with our commitment to holistic and biological dentistry but also ensures that your body receives the most biocompatible care possible. By putting these advanced, natural therapies to use, we aim to support your body’s innate healing processes, promoting faster recovery and better long-term outcomes.
