Guided Tissue Regeneration - Fairfax, VA

The bone and gum tissue should fit together like a turtleneck around your neck. When gum disease is present, this supporting tissue and bone are destroyed and pockets in between the teeth and gums develop. Eventually, if too much bone is lost as a result of gum disease, the tooth will likely need to be extracted. Guided tissue bone regeneration helps the body to regenerate lost bone. By repairing the damage caused by gum disease, this procedure will increase the chances of keeping your natural teeth by preventing further bone loss and will decrease the odds of serious health problems associated with gum disease. The placement of dental implants may also generate the need for guided tissue regeneration. An implant requires a sufficient amount of bone for support. For those patients that would benefit from replacing missing teeth with dental implants, guided tissue regeneration may first be recommended by your doctor. When a fixed bridge is placed, the bone under the pontic, or middle, portion of the bridge where the tooth has been lost has a tendency to sink and can affect the overall facial structure. Guided tissue regeneration can be used to repair the esthetics of the bone under the bridge, adding support for the facial structures to remain in attractive form. We utilize the Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP®) for laser dentistry services, as well as provide periodontal surgery and scaling and root planing therapy to eradicate active infections in the mouth and preserve gum and bone tissue. Allowing early stages of gum disease to be left untreated can increase your risk of tooth loss and irreversible bone damage. We offer a range of advanced periodontal treatments to preserve your natural teeth!