Implant Dentistry
Ridge Augmentation
in Tysons
Ridge Augmentation for Tysons residents at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Implant Dentistry
Ridge Augmentation in Tysons
Tysons is the premier business and retail hub of Northern Virginia, home to Tysons Galleria and the region's tallest skyline, and when it comes to ridge augmentation, the community trusts the team of periodontists at Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Reston. Ridge augmentation rebuilds the natural contour of the jawbone and gums that may have been lost due to tooth extraction, periodontal disease, trauma, or long-term denture wear.
Located just 15 minutes from Tysons, our Reston practice makes it convenient to access specialist-level ridge augmentation care close to home. A deficient ridge not only creates challenges for implant placement but can also affect the fit of dentures and the aesthetics of your smile. Ridge augmentation restores both function and appearance.
Why Precision Periodontics
Board-certified periodontists serving Tysons.
Our periodontal team uses block grafts, particulate grafts, or guided bone regeneration techniques with titanium membranes to rebuild ridge volume. The approach is tailored to each patient's specific anatomy and goals. Our team includes six board-certified periodontists — Drs. Zalewsky, Alani, Artis, Daru, Lakkis, and Ganesh — giving Tysons patients access to a depth of expertise unmatched in the DC metro area.
Your journey to improved periodontal health starts with a single call. Tysons residents can reach our Reston office at (703) 689-4442 or request a consultation online. Our 15-minute proximity from Tysons makes expert ridge augmentation care genuinely accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ridge Augmentation FAQ for Tysons Patients
What is ridge augmentation and when is it needed?
Ridge augmentation is a bone grafting procedure that rebuilds the width and/or height of the jawbone ridge after tooth loss. When teeth are lost or extracted, the surrounding bone resorbs over time, creating a concavity or deficiency. Ridge augmentation restores this lost bone volume to allow for proper implant placement or to improve denture fit and aesthetics.
How long does ridge augmentation take to heal before implant placement?
Most ridge augmentation grafts require four to six months of healing before the new bone is mature enough to support dental implants. During this time, bone graft material is gradually replaced by your own living bone. Your periodontist monitors healing with periodic X-rays or CBCT scans.
What types of ridge augmentation procedures exist?
Common techniques include onlay block grafts (placing a solid block of bone on the ridge), guided bone regeneration with particulate graft and membranes, ridge splitting with simultaneous bone grafting, and distraction osteogenesis for severe vertical deficiencies. The technique chosen depends on the amount and direction of bone needed.
Is ridge augmentation painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with optional sedation. Post-operative discomfort is typically moderate and well-managed with prescribed pain medication for the first two to three days. Swelling peaks around day three, then gradually resolves. Most patients return to work within two to three days.
Getting Here
Directions from Tysons to Our Reston, VA Office
Our Reston, VA office is approximately 12 minutes from Tysons, near landmarks such as Tysons Corner Center, Tysons Galleria, and Capital One headquarters.
Driving Directions: Take Route 7 West or the Dulles Toll Road West to Reston Parkway. Head 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
Request An Appointment
Let us help you achieve a healthier, more confident smile.
Contact us with any questions or to schedule a ridge augmentation consultation at our Reston office. We look forward to welcoming you.