Regenerative Procedures – Dumfries, VA
Restore Your Appearance and Oral Health
Among our many options for oral and facial surgery, we have a number of regenerative procedures that can be used to address some specific issues. From cosmetic BOTOX® that helps you reduce wrinkles to a sinus lift procedure that prepares the mouth for dental implants, Dr. Shinwari has what your smile needs. Call the Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Virginia today to learn more about restorative procedures in our Dumfries, VA and how they might help you improve and protect your own smile.
Why Choose Oral & Facial Surgery Center of Virginia for Regenerative Procedures?
- Oral Surgery Office That Books as Soon as Possible
- Doctor That Focuses on Exceptional Care
- Multiple Solutions for Facial Wrinkles
Bone Augmentation
In order for a patient to get a dental implant, the jaw must be strong enough to support it. For someone who has dealt with tooth loss for a long time, the bone might have weakened to the point that it can’t be trusted to hold a restoration. But, with bone augmentation, we can build up the jaw right where it’s needed so it will provide a firm foundation for the new tooth/teeth. This might involve using some of a patient’s own bone or donated tissue to stimulate the production of new, healthy tissue in the area.
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Cosmetic BOTOX®
It’s only natural to see a few wrinkles as you get older, but luckily there’s a way to regain your smooth, youthful-looking skin. With BOTOX® injections, we can temporarily stop the muscle activity that causes wrinkles to form in the first place. As a result, your face will relax, and the lines will start to fade. BOTOX® is most commonly used on forehead lines, crow’s feet (wrinkles that form around the eyes), and frown lines.
Sinus Lift Procedure
A sinus lift is somewhat like a bone grafting procedure, in that it involves transplanting a small amount of bone tissue to build up part of your jaw. However, a sinus lift is specifically performed near the back of your mouth, and it has the additional effect of moving the sinus cavity away from your mouth. A sinus lift is often required to create space for dental implants in order to replace the molars or other posterior teeth.
Platelet Rich Plasma
After your procedure is complete, your mouth will need some time to recover. To speed up the healing process, we can inject the area with platelet rich plasma. We’ll take a small amount of your blood and put it in a centrifuge machine to isolate the plasma, which is then injected into the appropriate area. Platelet rich plasma has been shown to significantly reduce healing time, and many patients also find that it makes managing their post-surgical discomfort easier.
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Bone Grafting
Many people are told that they can’t get dental implants because there isn’t enough bone in their jaws. Thanks to bone grafting, however, many of these patients are ultimately able to undergo implant surgery after regaining the tissue that they previously lost. All we need to do is take healthy bone tissue from elsewhere in your body (or from a donor) and then apply it to the area where implants will be placed. This encourages the jaw to form new bone and rebuild itself, and eventually implants will once again be viable.