Bone Grafting - Fairfax, VA
Correct Bone Loss with a Dental Bone Graft in Fairfax, VA!
Restore Your Facial Appearance Now!
If you have any type of progressive disease, tooth infection, or trauma to the mouth, you may experience some bone loss. Losing bone tissue can limit your ability to achieve a healthy smile with dental implants. However, with bone augmentation, implants can be an option for you.
Dr. Withers offers bone augmentation and bone grafting procedures in Fairfax, VA to replace lost bone tissue.
Bone Loss Occurs Immediately After Tooth Loss
Bone loss of the jaw bone occurs when one or more teeth are missing because of tooth decay, periodontal disease, or any type of injury. Since there is no tooth structure to stimulate the jaw bone, the bone tissue can start to deteriorate.
The three types of bone grafts are autogenous grafts, allografts, and xenografts.
If your loss of bone is significant, Dr. Withers may recommend a bone grafting procedure before implants. This procedure restores the bone to a level that can support dental implants.
Autogenous graft
This type of graft involves transplanting bone from an area of the body, such as the chin, to the mouth. Since the bone is active cellular material, it assimilates easily with existing tissue.
Allografts
Bone material comes from cadaver bone with this method of grafting and is screened for safety.
Xenografts
Bone tissue comes from a nonhuman source such as bovine, or cow, when xenografts are chosen. These are preferred when extra bone is needed for a successful dental implant procedure.
The Procedure
Dr. Withers will perform this procedure under local anesthesia and make an incision in the gums where the bone will be augmented. If an autogenous graft is taking place, a second surgical site will be needed to remove bone tissue from the chin. All incisions are closed with stitches and dental implants are placed when the area has healed completely.
Contact us today!
If you think you may be a good candidate for a dental bone graft in Fairfax, VA, we can provide a thorough examination to evaluate your bone health. To learn more about bone grafting and dental implants, set up your consultation with Dr. Withers today! Dr. Withers is a Periodontist in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Withers and his team are here to serve you and meet your dental needs as comfortably as possible. It is our goal to make your experience in our Fairfax VA Dental office a pleasant visit and restore your dental health quickly and professionally.
