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PRF & Exparel®: The Modern OMS Playbook for Better Healing (with Dr. Anish Gupta)

August 03, 2026 • Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon • Episode 375

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Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has become an increasingly popular tool in oral surgery, but what is the best way to incorporate it into your practice? In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki welcomes oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Anish Gupta back to the podcast to discuss how PRF can enhance procedures ranging from third molar extraction to ridge preservation, sinus lifts, and bone grafting. Rather than presenting it as a cure-all, Dr. Gupta explains where PRF offers meaningful benefits, from improving soft tissue healing and creating easier-to-handle "sticky bone" to reducing post-operative concerns and simplifying graft placement. He also shares practical advice on implementation, equipment, team training, and protocol development. The conversation concludes with a discussion of liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel®) and its role in supporting opioid-free pain management after surgery. Tune in for practical insights to help refine your surgical workflow and patient care!

Key Points From This Episode:=

Introduction to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and how it differs from platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
Using PRF for third molars and extraction sockets.
Creating "sticky bone” with PRF to improve graft handling and stability.
Where PRF helps most, like soft tissue healing, and why it isn't a cure-all.
Dr. Gupta’s PRF approach to third molar extraction and ridge preservation.
How PRF reduces post-op concerns.
Why patients and staff respond positively to PRF.
Incorporating PRF into third molar surgery protocols.
Why Dr. Gupta moved away from routine chlorhexidine use.
Using StellaLife® alongside PRF to support post-op recovery.
Practical tips for implementing PRF in a surgical practice.
Emerging PRF applications and future directions.
Resources for learning how to implement PRF and training your team.
Using Exparel® to support opioid-free pain management.
Setting realistic expectations for PRF and Exparel® outcomes.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Gupta Oral Surgeon | Lyon Dental Implants And Oral Surgery — https://lyondentalimplants.com/dr-gupta

Dr. Gupta Email — guptanish@gmail.com

StellaLife® VEGA® Oral Care Spearmint Rinse — stellalife.com/products/stellalife-vega-oral-care-sprearmint-rinse

Dr. Richard J. Miron, DDS, MSc, PhD - IAOCI — https://www.iaoci.com/iaoci-annual-congress/dr-richard-j-miron-dds-msc-phd/

Exparel® — https://www.exparel.com/

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/

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Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059