Ridge Augmentation
Become A Candidate For Implants
Preserve Your Smile's Foundation With Ridge Augmentation in Virginia Beach
Tooth loss can change more than the appearance of your smile. Over time, the jawbone that once supported your teeth may shrink, leaving an uneven or weakened ridge. Ridge augmentation in Virginia Beach can help rebuild these areas, improving the foundation for dental implants and supporting future tooth replacement.
Replenishing lost bone may also help maintain the natural contours of your jaw and surrounding tissues. For patients who have experienced significant bone deterioration, this procedure can make implant treatment possible when insufficient bone would otherwise limit their options.
Our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide specialized care for patients preparing to replace missing teeth. Whether you've recently undergone an extraction or have lived with tooth loss for years, schedule a consultation to find out how ridge augmentation may support your long-term smile goals.
Renew Your Jaw's Natural Shape & Structure
The alveolar ridge is the portion of your jawbone that surrounds and supports your teeth. Following tooth loss, this ridge can gradually become narrower or shorter as the body reabsorbs bone that is no longer needed to support a tooth root. In some cases, bone loss is substantial enough to complicate dental implant placement.
Ridge augmentation addresses these deficiencies by adding bone graft material to areas that need additional height, width, or structural support. The graft creates a framework for new bone development as healing progresses. Depending on the extent of deterioration, your surgeon may recommend treatment shortly after an extraction or as a separate procedure before implant placement.
Detailed imaging helps our surgeons evaluate the shape and dimensions of your jawbone before developing a surgical plan. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) may also be incorporated into appropriate procedures to support natural healing. Because the grafted area needs time to develop adequate bone, implant placement may occur after a period of recovery.
Find out how ridge augmentation in Virginia Beach can improve the conditions for successful tooth replacement.
Rebuild Bone Width
When the jaw ridge has become too narrow to accommodate a dental implant, augmentation can help develop additional bone along the affected area.
Increase Ridge Height
Vertical bone loss may leave insufficient support for implant placement. Grafting can help improve the available height when clinically appropriate.
Maintain Jaw Contours
Replacing lost bone can help support the shape of the dental ridge and surrounding tissues, particularly in areas affected by tooth loss.
Prepare for Implant Placement
A properly developed ridge provides a more suitable foundation for positioning dental implants and supporting future restorations.
Address Long-Term Bone Deterioration
Patients who have been missing teeth for an extended period may benefit from augmentation to rebuild areas affected by progressive bone resorption.
Support Healing With PRF
Platelet-rich fibrin, prepared from the patient's own blood, may be used during grafting procedures to encourage the body's natural tissue-healing response.
