L-PRF & Natural Healing

 Faster, Gentler Healing—Powered by Your Own Body

Heal Naturally with L-PRF—Right Here in Park Slope

At Park Slope Dentistry Seventh Avenue, we offer L-PRF (Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin), a completely natural way to boost healing after dental surgery using the power of your own body.

Whether you’re getting a dental implant, a tooth extraction, or a graft, L-PRF helps reduce post-op pain, supports tissue regeneration, and speeds up your recovery.

We’re proud to offer this advanced, science-backed healing option to our Park Slope and Brooklyn dental patients right here in our neighborhood office.

What is L-PRF?

Let's break it down

L-PRF stands for Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin. Here’s what that means:

  • Leukocytes — white blood cells that help defend and heal
  • Platelets — healing cells that kickstart tissue repair
  • Rich Fibrin — a soft, natural matrix that holds everything together

Together, they form a kind of supercharged healing concentrate—and it comes from your own body.

How it works:

We simply draw a small sample of your blood (just like a basic lab test), place it in a special centrifuge, and spin it for a few minutes. This separates out the healing-rich fibrin layer, which we then place directly at the surgical site during your procedure.

It’s 100% natural, safe, and biocompatible—just your own biology doing what it does best: healing.

When Do We Use L-PRF?

A Boost for Healing Where It Matters Most

At Park Slope Dentistry Seventh Avenue, we use L-PRF to support healing during and after many common dental procedures—especially those that involve surgery or tissue regeneration.

You may benefit from L-PRF if you’re having:

  • Tooth extractions (including wisdom teeth)

  • Dental implant placement

  • Bone grafting or sinus lift procedures

  • Gum surgery to treat periodontal disease or prepare for restorations

L-PRF creates a healing-rich cushion that encourages tissue repair and helps protect the area post-op. It’s an excellent option for patients who:

  • Want to heal faster and more comfortably

  • Have sensitive gums or a history of delayed healing

  • Prefer a natural, holistic approach to surgical care

  • Want to reduce the risk of complications

Whether you’re looking for a gentle recovery or simply the most modern care available, L-PRF gives your body the head start it deserves.

How L-PRF Works in Your Body

Once your blood is spun in the centrifuge, we’re left with a concentrated layer of healing cells, and something called a fibrin matrix—a soft, sponge-like material that holds everything together.

This matrix acts like a natural bandage, placed directly where your body needs help healing. It doesn’t just cover the area—it supports and speeds up the repair process from the inside out.

Here’s what L-PRF helps your body do:

  • Regenerate tissue faster

  • Reduce inflammation and post-op discomfort

  • Lower the risk of complications like infection or dry socket

  • Shorten overall healing time

  • Add natural volume and structure to surgical sites—especially useful for bone grafts or implants

  • Protect vital structures during surgery (like nerves or delicate membranes)

What Are the Benefits of L-PRF?

L-PRF is one of those rare treatments that’s both natural and powerful. Because it comes from your own body, it’s incredibly safe—and it delivers real results you can feel.

Here’s why our Park Slope patients love it:

  • 100% Natural: Just your own healing cells

  • Minimally invasive: Just a simple blood draw

  • Less pain & swelling: Patients often feel better and heal faster with L-PRF

  • Faster healing: Boosts your body’s natural repair for quicker recovery

  • Natural protection: Acts like a shield against infection and complications

  • Great for implants: Encourages tissue growth around implants

  • Holistic-friendly: Perfect for patients seeking a natural approach or cannot take traditional pain medications

L-PRF basically gives your body a healing head start. You’re boosting healing with your own regenerative cells, thereby reducing inflammation and the additional pain that comes with it. That's why we call it liquid gold.

– Dr. Freking

Is L-PRF Safe?

Yes—L-PRF is incredibly safe.

Because it comes from your own blood, there’s no risk of allergic reaction, rejection, or contamination from outside sources. It’s as biocompatible as it gets.

L-PRF has been widely used in both medical and dental surgeries for more than a decade, and its safety and effectiveness are supported by strong clinical research.

At Park Slope Dentistry Seventh Avenue, we follow strict protocols every step of the way:

  • Your blood is processed in a closed, sterile system

  • We use Intraspin - the only FDA-cleared medical-grade centrifuge for L-PRF, which means you get the best possible outcome.

  • Everything is done on-site by trained professionals you trust

Is L-PRF Suitable for Everyone?

While L-PRF is an incredible option (and one we use often), it’s not the only healing material we use during oral surgery. Depending on your procedure and needs, we may also use proven materials like bovine collagen membranes or donor tissue (allografts) to help support your healing.

These options are safe, widely used in both dental and medical care, and carefully selected to fit each patient's unique situation. 

At Park Slope Dentistry Seventh Avenue, we’ll always walk you through your options and choose what’s best for your body, your comfort, and your recovery.

Quick Recap: Why Patients Choose L-PRF

  • Uses your own blood to speed healing naturally

  • Helps reduce pain, swelling, and downtime

  • 100% biocompatible

  • Supports better outcomes for implants and oral surgery

  • Safe, gentle, and done right here in our Park Slope office

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