Implant Dentistry
Socket Preservation
in Great Falls
Socket Preservation for Great Falls residents at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Implant Dentistry
Socket Preservation in Great Falls
If you live in Great Falls and are considering socket preservation, Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers the advanced periodontal and implant care you deserve at our Reston 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.
Many of our socket preservation patients travel from Great Falls — a drive of only about 12 minutes — because they value the combination of periodontal expertise and personalized attention we provide. 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 Great Falls.
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 Great Falls patients access to a depth of expertise unmatched in the DC metro area.
We encourage Great Falls residents to take the next step toward improved oral health and confidence. Call our Reston office at (703) 689-4442 or use our online form to request your socket preservation consultation. We look forward to welcoming you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Socket Preservation FAQ for Great Falls 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 Great Falls to Our Reston, VA Office
Our Reston, VA office is approximately 15 minutes from Great Falls, near landmarks such as Great Falls Park, Colvin Run Mill, and Georgetown Pike.
Driving Directions: Take Georgetown Pike (Route 193) east to the Dulles Toll Road. Head west briefly to Reston Parkway, then south to Metro Center Drive. Our Reston office is at 1886 Metro Center Drive, Suite 610.
Reston, VA: 1886 Metro Center Drive, Suite 610, Reston, VA 20190
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Let us help you achieve a healthier, more confident smile.
Contact us with any questions or to schedule a socket preservation consultation at our Reston office. We look forward to welcoming you.