What Is the Jaw-in-a-Day Procedure?
- caozheng1
- Aug 3
- 2 min read
A Modern Approach to Jaw Reconstruction and Dental Implant Placement
Patients who experience significant jawbone loss — whether from jaw cancer, facial trauma, or benign tumors like ameloblastoma — often face challenges beyond the missing bone itself. Changes in chewing ability, speech, and facial appearance can also impact overall quality of life.
In the past, jaw reconstruction and dental implant placement typically involved separate procedures completed over many months. Today, the Jaw-in-a-Day approach offers an alternative by combining these steps into a single, well-coordinated surgery.
What Is Jaw-in-a-Day?
Jaw-in-a-Day is an advanced, multi-specialty procedure that removes and replaces diseased or damaged jawbone and delivers permanent dental implants — all in a single surgery.
It is ideal for patients with:
Jawbone tumors (e.g. ameloblastoma)
Jawbone loss due to trauma
Extensive infections or congenital deformities
This procedure is one of the most complex and cutting-edge forms of jaw reconstruction with dental implants, restoring both function and facial aesthetics without delay.
Washington, D.C.’s Leading Jaw-in-a-Day Team
At Vitality Teeth Clinic, we’ve partnered with the ENT department at Georgetown Hospital to form the leading Jaw-in-a-Day surgical team in Washington, D.C.
This specialized collaboration brings together:
Head and neck cancer surgeons
Oral & maxillofacial surgeons
Prosthodontists and dental implant experts
Speech and language pathologists
3D surgical planning technicians and prosthetic designers
Every case is pre-planned using digital imaging and computer-aided modeling, ensuring precision and coordination across all specialties.
Benefits of Jaw-in-a-Day Surgery
Patients who qualify for Jaw-in-a-Day jaw reconstruction can expect several transformative benefits:
One single surgery:
Faster recovery and return to daily life
No visible scarring or facial deformity thanks to precise surgical planning
Improved longevity and overall health with full chewing function restored
Emotional and psychological relief from seeing a complete smile again right after surgery
Schedule a Consultation with Our Jaw Reconstruction Team
The Jaw-in-a-Day procedure is not offered at most implant centers — but at Vitality, it’s one of our signature services.
To learn more, contact us to:
Meet our DC-based reconstructive team
Review your imaging and eligibility
Understand what’s possible — and what recovery looks like
Call 202-331-3242 or book a free consultation online to explore whether Jaw-in-a-Day is right for you.
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