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Platelet-rich plasma dental implants use the patient’s own growth factors to support tissue healing and regenerative response during advanced implant treatment. PRP does not replace implants or bone grafting, but it can be a valuable biological aid in selected surgical cases.
Patients often hear about PRP as if it guaranteed implant success by itself. That is not accurate. What PRP does is improve the biological environment in certain procedures, especially where healing quality matters. It is an adjunct, not a miracle cure.
At Asensio Dental Clinic, PRP is incorporated into selected surgical protocols by the advanced implant team led by Dr. Lucía Asensio Romero, always after case-specific evaluation.
What is platelet-rich plasma in implant dentistry?
PRP is obtained from a small sample of the patient’s own blood, which is centrifuged to concentrate platelets and their growth factors. These biological mediators can support soft tissue healing and regenerative processes around the surgical site.
Because it is autologous material, it comes from the patient and is immediately re-used in the same clinical context.
When can PRP be useful?
It may also be considered in more advanced situations such as implant treatment for patients with little bone.
What are the benefits of PRP?
| Potential benefit | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Improved healing environment | Supports tissue response after surgery |
| Better soft tissue recovery | Helps where surgical manipulation is more extensive |
| Biological complement to regeneration | Can be combined with grafting or advanced implant protocols |
What PRP does not do
PRP does not eliminate the need for proper diagnosis, does not compensate for poor implant planning and does not guarantee success by itself. The foundations of successful implantology remain:
How is PRP used during treatment?
After drawing the blood sample, the platelet-rich fraction is prepared chairside and incorporated into the planned surgical protocol. It may be used together with grafting materials, soft tissues or implant-site management depending on the case.
Frequently asked questions about PRP in implant dentistry
Is PRP painful?
No. It only requires a small blood draw, similar to a routine blood test, before the surgical stage.
Does PRP guarantee faster osseointegration?
It may support healing, but it does not replace the biological time needed for proper osseointegration.
Is PRP used in every implant case?
No. It is reserved for cases in which the clinical situation suggests a real benefit.
Does PRP increase the cost of treatment?
It may increase the cost depending on the protocol used, but it should only be added when it makes sense clinically.