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LPRF-Protocol Rev. 7 Page 7 of 9
Fibrin Matrix Preparation
Sterilize the Xpression® box before each use.
Sterilization: Use a full cycle pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycle at a temperature of 132°-
135° C (270°-275° F) for an exposure time of 4 minutes. Dry for 30 minutes.
The
Xpression
®
Tray
Place each of the fibrin clots on the perforated surface of the tray. Once the clots to be
converted into fibrin matrix are placed on the perforated surface, place the
Xpression® Press
over the fibrin clots without exerting any pressure over the clots.
Allow the weight of the tray to slowly
PRESS
down the fibrin clot while the exudate is filtered to
the bottom of the tray.
Do not apply pressure to the weighted plate.
Gravitational force on the
weighted plate will gently compress the clot and express the serum from the PRF clot without
damaging the fibrin network.
Place the cover of the Xpression® Box on top of the tray. Wait at least 5 minutes before
removing and using any fibrin matrix. Do no remove any fibrin matrix until actual time of use.
The fibrin matrix may remain in the
Xpression
®
Fabrication Kit for a period of up to 3 hours.
Preparing L-PRF
®
for extraction sockets
Place a fibrin clot inside the white cylinder. Use the piston to slowly press the clot inside the
white cylinder. Continue to press until the top edge of the piston is flush with the top edge of
the white cylinder. With this technique, one will be able to form a thick, round fibrin matrix or
plug for the extraction socket. For a single tooth, one L-PRF® cylinder may be sufficient. Pre-
molars may need two L-PRF® cylinders, and three L-PRF® cylinders may be needed for molars,
depending on the size of the extraction socket and the size of the fibrin clot created.
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