PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma, which is a medical treatment used in various fields, including orthopedics, dermatology, and cosmetic surgery. PRP therapy involves extracting a small amount of the patient’s own blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting this platelet-rich plasma into the targeted area of the body. Platelets are a type of blood cell that plays a crucial role in the body’s natural healing process. They contain growth factors and other proteins that help stimulate tissue regeneration, collagen production, and cell repair.
PRF stands for Platelet-Rich Fibrin, which is a type of autologous platelet concentrate similar to PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma). PRF therapy involves collecting a small amount of the patient’s own blood, which is then centrifuged to separate the platelets and fibrin from other blood components. Unlike PRP, which typically yields a liquid plasma with concentrated platelets, PRF produces a gel-like substance rich in platelets, fibrin, and white blood cells. This fibrin matrix acts as a scaffold for tissue regeneration and wound healing.
CGF typically stands for “Concentrated Growth Factors,” which is a term used in the field of regenerative medicine and dentistry to describe a preparation derived from the patient’s own blood that contains a high concentration of growth factors, cytokines, and other bioactive molecules. CGF is produced by centrifuging a blood sample to separate out various components, including red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. The resulting CGF preparation contains a rich mixture of growth factors, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF), among others.