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Dental implant smile journey

Serving patients throughout Ferndown

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Reginald Yeow, will assess your oral health, discuss your case and consider all of the implant treatment options available to you before issuing a treatment plan.

Dental implant treatment will typically take between 3 to 6 months to complete and include the following steps at Envisage Dental Ferndown:

  1. Consultation – Reginald will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment Reginald will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using x-rays and scans. This will assess the bone support for a dental implant as sometimes it is necessary to carry out a bone graft or sinus lift to ensure we have the appropriate foundation into which we can securely place the implants.
  2. Pre-treatment – Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation Reginald will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

    Some patients may need to see a hygienist for a course of treatment to ensure their gums are strong and healthy before the dental implant process can begin.

    Reginald will also check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully at this initial consultation. If there is insufficient bone you may need pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts. You may have to wait several months for this to heal prior to starting your dental implant journey.
  3. Implant placement – Once you are dentally fit and have healthy bone structure, you are ready for your implant placement. The process and length of appointment will vary depending on your individual requirements and complexity. Reginald will advise in advance what to expect throughout this appointment. You will be given a local anaesthetic to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the process.

    With All on 4 treatments (known as ‘same day smile’), the final replacement teeth are fitted the same day without the need to wait for healing and integration.
  4. Healing and integration - The titanium post (dental implant) needs to be left for a short time for the bone and gum to heal around it before it can be used to support a new tooth. Once that happens, the titanium becomes one with the bone around it… a key stage is known as biological integration.

    This stage can take between 3 and 6 months. Once the implant has integrated with the bone, it provides a strong and stable platform for the new crown, bridge or denture.
  5. Restoring - Once your implant integrates with the bone, we are then able to restore the implant with replacement teeth. This stage is carried out over 2 appointments. At the first appointment we will take scans/impressions of the position of the implants in relation to your other teeth and structures, so that the crown/bridge/denture can be carefully crafted to best blend with your natural smile.

    At the second appointment Reginald will then securely fix your crown, bridge or denture to the dental implant. Most teeth attached to implants are fixed permanently and can only be removed by your dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to the implants, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning. In all cases, your dentist will ensure that your replacement teeth fit properly, match your other teeth and feel comfortable. Once in place, they will look, feel and function as a natural tooth.
  6. Aftercare - Implants are an excellent option and investment in your health. With the right aftercare, they can last for a lifetime.

    For such a long-term success, taking care of your implant is important. As with natural teeth, implants require the same regular check-ups and conscientious oral hygiene. Once you follow these guidelines, your implants can be maintained for decades.

To find out more about how dental implants could transform your life, book a consultation with Reginald!

Dentist

Reginald Yeow

Reg qualified at King’s College Hospital, London, in 2001.In 2002 he worked in the restorative dentistry department at Birmingham Dental School for one year.In 2002 he moved to Dorset and has worked in general practice until the present day.Reg has a special interest in dental implants and completed a Master’s Degree in Dental Implantology from Bristol University in 2018. He now receives referrals...

Reginald Yeow
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Envisage Dental Ferndown. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

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1314 Reviews

5.0

10th July 2025

The staff , make you feel welcome and relaxed. Very kind and listen to you . The visit to the hygienist, who was so lovely , explained everything. I have just joined the practice and am very happy with the service and treatment.

10th July 2025

All the staff are very caring and helpful. I am always seen on time. Never feel rushed and always allowed time to chat to the dentist. During treatments the staff constantly check that I am OK. Great service all round. Many thanks.

5th July 2025

Welcoming friendly co-operative, helpful and understanding reception staff combined with courteous, polite and experienced dentist as well as pleasant and attentive dental nurse. Thanks to everyone involved for arranging my appointment at very short notice on a Friday saving me a weekend of pain.

4th July 2025

very friendly and professional hygenist

3rd July 2025

Claire is the best hygienist I have experienced in Dorset. I have a very lower threshold to pain and Claire is mindful of this. Great care and great service. Thank you.

3rd July 2025

The reception staff are always welcoming and polite. Tom is friendly and efficient and explains everything as he goes along.

3rd July 2025

My teeth don't just look great they also feel good. Good to use!? I have my own Hollywood smile

3rd July 2025

Friendly & Happy staff was great to have some banter too !

3rd July 2025

Friendly staff

27th June 2025

The reception staff were very helpful with a question I had about my dental plan. They did not know the answer so they phoned and came back to me with the answer before my appointment. They are always very polite and welcoming.I am not a fan of going to the dentist having had some not so good experiences with the dentist as a child and with one previous dentist.The dentist and hygienist are mindful of this and always reassure me explaining what they are going to do before starting. This had made it a much more positive experience since joining Envisage Ferndown several years ago.

27th June 2025

Just great really

26th June 2025

Have been going there for a very long time. Always polite , helpfull and very informative

26th June 2025

Friendly and helpful

25th June 2025

Envisage has always made me feel totally comfortable and confident during my visits.

17th June 2025

Friendly atmosphere, experienced staff.

17th June 2025

First class service

15th June 2025

Beckky takes great care to do the best job she can. She and the assistant were friendly, efficient and professional

14th June 2025

Staff are always friendly and helpful. My dentist is excellent and explains everything well and not pushy. Also has a lovely manner.

14th June 2025

The overall friendliness, efficiency and surroundings.

14th June 2025

Thank you for your excellent service ,keep the best job.Tom and his team is amazing dentist, very friendly, helpful and he kept me informed what they were doing,before, during, and after tretament/ surgery , and make me so relax during the tretment.

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