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Wilckodontics
in Hybla Valley
Wilckodontics for Hybla Valley residents at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Other Treatments
Wilckodontics in Hybla Valley
Residents of Hybla Valley, a Fairfax County community along Route 1 near Alexandria with growing retail and residential development, now have convenient access to expert wilckodontics care at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in nearby Alexandria. Wilckodontics, or accelerated osteogenic orthodontics, is a periodontal procedure that combines selective bone scoring with bone grafting to dramatically accelerate orthodontic tooth movement.
Many of our wilckodontics patients travel from Hybla Valley — a drive of only about 8 minutes — because they value the combination of periodontal expertise and personalized attention we provide. Traditional orthodontic treatment can take two to three years. Wilckodontics can reduce treatment time by up to 60%, moving teeth into their ideal positions much faster while also thickening the supporting bone.
Why Precision Periodontics
Board-certified periodontists serving Hybla Valley.
With a team of six board-certified periodontists trained at leading institutions, Precision Periodontics brings an exceptional level of skill to every wilckodontics case. Our periodontists perform the surgical component by making small perforations in the cortical bone and adding bone graft material. This activates a healing response that temporarily softens the bone, allowing the orthodontist to move teeth more quickly. Hybla Valley patients benefit from our team's combined decades of specialized experience.
Take the first step: contact Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry to schedule your wilckodontics evaluation. Our Alexandria office, about 8 minutes from Hybla Valley, offers a welcoming environment where your questions are answered thoroughly and your comfort is a priority. Call (703) 823-2422 today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wilckodontics FAQ for Hybla Valley Patients
What is Wilckodontics and how does it speed up orthodontic treatment?
Wilckodontics (Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics) combines cortical bone scoring (small perforations in the outer bone layer) with bone grafting, performed by a periodontist, followed by orthodontic tooth movement. The bone scoring triggers a temporary regional acceleratory phenomenon (RAP) that softens surrounding bone for two to four months, allowing teeth to move two to three times faster.
How much faster is orthodontic treatment with Wilckodontics?
Treatment times are typically reduced by 50 to 70 percent. Orthodontic cases that would normally take 18 to 24 months can often be completed in 6 to 9 months. The accelerated bone metabolism lasts approximately three to four months after the procedure, during which the orthodontist adjusts teeth more aggressively.
Is the Wilckodontics procedure painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with optional sedation. Post-operative discomfort is comparable to other periodontal surgeries — moderate for two to three days, managed with prescribed pain medication. Swelling peaks around day three. Most patients return to work within two to three days.
Who is a good candidate for Wilckodontics?
Ideal candidates are adults who want faster orthodontic results, patients with moderate to severe crowding, those with thin bone over tooth roots (the bone graft component actually augments the bone), and patients who have had previous orthodontic relapse. It is not recommended for growing children or adolescents.
Getting Here
Directions from Hybla Valley to Our Alexandria, VA Office
Our Alexandria, VA office is approximately 10 minutes from Hybla Valley, near landmarks such as Huntley Meadows Park, Richmond Highway corridor, and Hybla Valley Park.
Driving Directions: Head north on Route 1 (Richmond Highway) toward Alexandria. Turn left onto Kenmore Avenue. Our Alexandria office is at 4660 Kenmore Avenue, Suite 300.
Alexandria, VA: 4660 Kenmore Avenue, Suite 300 & 312, Alexandria, VA 22304
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Contact us with any questions or to schedule a wilckodontics consultation at our Alexandria office. We look forward to welcoming you.