Implant Dentistry
Socket Preservation
in Georgetown
Socket Preservation for Georgetown residents at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Implant Dentistry
Socket Preservation in Georgetown
If you live in Georgetown and are considering socket preservation, Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers the advanced periodontal and implant care you deserve at our Washington DC office. Socket preservation is a bone-grafting procedure performed immediately after a tooth extraction to prevent the natural collapse and resorption of the surrounding bone and soft tissue.
We welcome patients from Georgetown and surrounding areas to our Washington DC office, conveniently located about 8 minutes away. Without socket preservation, the extraction site can lose up to 50% of its width within the first year, potentially making future implant placement more complex or even impossible without additional grafting.
Why Precision Periodontics
Board-certified periodontists serving Georgetown.
Our periodontists place bone graft material into the extraction socket and cover it with a protective membrane. This simple procedure at the time of extraction preserves bone volume and dramatically simplifies future implant treatment. Our team includes six board-certified periodontists — Drs. Zalewsky, Alani, Artis, Daru, Lakkis, and Ganesh — giving Georgetown patients access to a depth of expertise unmatched in the DC metro area.
If you are in Georgetown and ready to explore your socket preservation options, we invite you to schedule a consultation at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. Our Washington DC office is just 8 minutes away, and our team is here to answer your questions and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Contact us today at (202) 296-3360 or request an appointment online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Socket Preservation FAQ for Georgetown Patients
Why is socket preservation important after tooth extraction?
Within weeks of tooth extraction, the surrounding bone begins to resorb — studies show 25 to 50 percent of ridge width is lost within the first year. Socket preservation places bone graft material into the extraction site immediately, significantly reducing this bone loss and maintaining the volume needed for future implant placement.
Can socket preservation be done at the same time as tooth extraction?
Yes — that is the standard protocol. The graft is placed immediately after the tooth is extracted, making the most of the naturally healing socket. Waiting to graft later allows significant bone loss that is more difficult and costly to regenerate.
How long does socket preservation take to heal?
The soft tissue over the graft site heals within two to three weeks. The bone graft matures over three to four months, at which point a dental implant can typically be placed. Your periodontist will take a CBCT scan or X-ray to confirm adequate bone volume and density before scheduling implant placement.
What happens if I don't get socket preservation after an extraction?
Without socket preservation, the extraction site collapses inward as bone resorbs. This may make future implant placement impossible without additional bone grafting procedures (ridge augmentation or sinus lift), which adds cost, time, and surgical complexity to your implant treatment.
Getting Here
Directions from Georgetown to Our Washington, DC Office
Our Washington, DC office is approximately 5 minutes from Georgetown, near landmarks such as Georgetown University, M Street shops, and C&O Canal.
Driving Directions: Head east on M Street NW from Georgetown's main shopping district. Continue past Wisconsin Avenue — our office is at 2311 M Street NW, Suite 500, just minutes along M Street.
Washington, DC: 2311 M Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20037
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Contact us with any questions or to schedule a socket preservation consultation at our Washington, DC office. We look forward to welcoming you.