Bone Grafting – Reston, VA
The First Step for a Lifetime of Smiles
Bone grafting is a procedure where transplanted bone tissue is used to repair and rebuild bones anywhere in your body. At NOVA Reston, we use it specifically to reverse damage to the jawbone. This can help prepare the area for implant surgery, but it can also be used to improve someone’s appearance and oral health at the same time. If you have concerns about tooth loss, bone loss, or have been told you couldn’t get dental implants in the past, we’re ready to offer a path forward. Reach out today to schedule a consultation and get started.
Why Choose Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery for Bone Grafting?
- Team Led by Multiple Board-Certified Oral Surgeons
- Wide Variety of Bone Grafting Options
- Over 600 5-Star Reviews on Google
Benefits of Bone Grafting
We might recommend a bone grafting procedure if you’ve lost some or all of your teeth because of an accident, injury, or general decay. Left untreated, a jawbone without teeth atrophies as your body reabsorbs it. This process causes it to weaken and become brittle, making the placement of dental implants nearly impossible. Plus, this reduces the height of the face and causes the lips to roll inward, creating an aged and unhealthy appearance.
Bone grafting can restore your jaw to its near original length and width. It also makes it safe to rebuild your smile using dental implants in Reston, which can bring back your ability to eat, speak, and smile with ease while helping you look notably younger.
Types of Bone Grafting
At Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery, we can use four different types of bone grafts:
Autogenous Bone Grafting
Autogenous bone grafts, or autografts, come from your own body. In most cases, we harvest autografts from your skull, leg, chin, or hip. They contain live bone and encourage natural bone growth. However, they require a second surgery to collect. As a result, the team typically recommends them for healthy, younger patients.
Allogenic Bone Grafting
Allogenic bone grafting uses bone material harvested from a cadaver, so unlike autografts, they don’t contain any live bone cells. Instead, the team uses the allogenic bone as a foundation over which healthy bone tissue can grow.
Xenogeneic Bone Grafting
Xenogeneic bone grafting uses tissue from another animal, such as a cow or pig. Before application, it undergoes extensive heating to prevent rejection or contamination. Similar to an allogenic bone graft, a xenogeneic bone graft serves as a foundation around which your natural tissue can grow.
Synthetic Bone Grafting
Thanks to modern technology and scientific advances, there is an array of synthetic materials used in bone grafting, including graft composites, bone morphogenic proteins, and demineralized bone matrices. Synthetic materials require only one surgery and lower your risk of complications and pain.
What Type of Bone Grafting Is Right For Me?
First, your oral surgeon will perform an oral exam, review your medical history, and take a series of X-rays. After gathering all this information, they can make recommendations based on your situation. While an autogenous bone graft tends to be accepted by the body better than the other options, many patients would rather not undergo two procedures. The other types are more straightforward but may require more healing time. All of these factors, including cost, will be discussed so you and your surgeon can make an informed decision together.