Reviewed By Dr. Jeffery Kesecker, DDS
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No one looks forward to swelling, discomfort, or downtime after oral surgery. The good news is that recovery is changing. Each year brings new ways to shorten healing time, reduce complications, and make the process more comfortable.
In 2025, advanced healing aids, digital planning, and smarter tools are giving patients a better path forward.
Legacy Surgery offers wisdom tooth removal in Harrisonburg and Staunton, VA.
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Key Takeaway
Advances like PRF and 3D planning are changing oral surgery recovery. Patients now experience shorter healing times, less discomfort, and more reliable results.
Advanced Healing Aids
At Legacy Surgery, we now use platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and leukocyte-rich PRF to help our patients recover faster. These are made from a small blood sample taken during your visit and concentrate your platelets, white blood cells, and growth factors into a healing plug.
When we place this at the surgical area, it stabilizes the blood clot, attracts repair cells, and steadily releases signals that improve blood flow, reduce swelling, and speed closure.
PRF is especially helpful in dental implant placement, bone grafting, periodontal surgery, and wisdom teeth removal. Because it is prepared from your own blood, the risk of reaction is extremely low.
Better Planning with 3D Tools & Surgical Guides
We use advanced technology to map your oral cavity before the first incision. Our 3D CAT Scan provides a detailed view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures. The scan gives us precise information that improves treatment planning, increases safety, and ensures accuracy during oral surgery.
We also use the Trios Digital Impression Scanner, which makes impressions faster and more comfortable. High-definition color scans allow us to capture detail for crowns, implants, and other restorative work without the discomfort of traditional impressions.
We also use the KaVo NOMAD™ Pro 2 Intraoral X-Ray. This handheld unit delivers highly accurate x-rays with less discomfort. Patients no longer need messy impression material, and we gain clear, repeatable images that improve diagnosis and planning.
For added precision, we use X-Guide technology for real-time 3D navigation during dental implant surgery. It allows us to see the surgical site dynamically and place implants with greater accuracy and confidence.
Together, these tools reduce guesswork, shorten surgery time, and limit tissue trauma, leading to less swelling, less pain, and a quicker return to your normal oral hygiene routines.
How Technology and Healing Aids Work Together
When biologic healing aids are paired with precise digital planning, recovery takes on a new level of predictability.
PRF creates a stronger foundation for tissue repair, while 3D imaging and guided navigation limit surgical trauma. This combination reduces swelling, improves stability, and shortens recovery time. Patients not only heal faster but also return to normal routines with fewer setbacks and more confidence in their results.
Staying at the Forefront of Oral Surgery
Innovation in oral surgery moves quickly, and our team makes it a priority to stay ahead. By adopting the latest technology, refining techniques, and using biologic healing aids like PRF, we provide patients with safer procedures and smoother recoveries.
Every upgrade we invest in is chosen with the patient experience in mind, less discomfort, fewer complications, and results that stand the test of time.
Schedule Your Oral Surgery Consultation in Harrisonburg
Every step of care at Legacy Surgery is designed with your comfort, safety, and long-term health in mind. From advanced imaging and biologic healing aids to precise surgical techniques, we focus on making recovery faster and more predictable.
If you are considering oral surgery, our Harrisonburg and Staunton teams are here to provide expertise, compassion, and the latest advancements in care.
To book an appointment at our Harrisonburg location, call (540) 437-1230 or visit us at 2071 Pro Pointe Lane, Harrisonburg, VA.
📍Other location
(540) 213-8750
110 Mactanly Pl C, Staunton, VA.
FAQs
How can I speed up my extraction recovery?
You can support faster recovery by protecting the blood clot, using ice packs during the first 24 hours, eating nutrient-rich soft foods, staying hydrated, and following your surgeon’s instructions. Good oral hygiene with gentle saltwater rinses and avoiding smoking or straws also play a major role.
Why is day 3 the worst after tooth extraction?
Inflammation usually peaks around 48 to 72 hours after surgery, which is why day 3 often feels the most uncomfortable. Swelling and soreness can increase temporarily before tissues begin to stabilize. Consistent use of pain medications, ice packs, and rest will help manage this stage.
Where can I find an oral surgeon near me?
If you are searching for expert oral surgery care, Legacy Surgery provides advanced treatment options in Harrisonburg and Staunton, VA. Our offices offer dental implant surgery, wisdom teeth removal and bone grafting with a focus on faster healing and patient comfort.