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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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1274 Reviews

5.0

20th May 2025

Welcoming, efficient and friendly.

20th May 2025

Polite pleasant staff, care taken and interest shown in me.

20th May 2025

I have always been looked after very well whenI have needed to attend Envisage dental practice.Thank you

19th May 2025

I do not like going to the hygienist but the lady I saw, who I had seen last time and asked to see again was excellent. Gentle and understanding and gives excellent advice which I had followed and she saw improvement

19th May 2025

The filling was completed successfully. Also a cast was taken for a replacement denture.

17th May 2025

All staff work well together.

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Sarah Matthews

Thank you so much to Dr Sarah Mussell for today. She is SUCH an expert! Predicting accurately what was wrong with my tooth - spot on - and was kind, caring, patient and understanding of the pain I was in and my need to have all options explained fully. She is a wonderful dentist and the kindest person. She even gave me a souvenir of my treatment today for my budding dentist daughter. Won't find a better dentist!

15th May 2025

I have an ongoing oral problem which the hygienist was able to help with re explaining what it could be.

15th May 2025

All staff showed exemplary professionalism, warmth and kindness. I had been fitted in at short notice, and quickly and efficiently treated.

14th May 2025

As always caring, understanding and knowledgeable

12th May 2025

I have always been a very nervous patient however can honestly say I no longer feel scared to attend following my treatment at Envisage.

9th May 2025

I have been a patient at this practice since 1981. All the staff are helpful friendly and efficient. I would recommend this practice.

9th May 2025

All the staff are very pleasant,and everything is explained to me.

9th May 2025

Polite staff. Good communication

8th May 2025

Really happy with the overall experience I had, very pleased with the result too!

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Ashul Patel

Dr Tom Rowland is extremely professional, kind and approachable. He clearly explains all treatments in a friendly and relaxed manner, and inspires trust and confidence in the treatments he provides. Each and every visit to the dentist has been very pleasant. I'm very pleased with the service and would highly recommend Dr Rowland and the practice! Loving my new smile!

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Faisal Bashir

Tom is a great dentist! Explained everything thoroughly and a painless experience! Thanks!

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Kim Soley

The team are friendly, professional, knowledgeable and helpful. They listen to you and go the extra mile to make sure you have the perfect smile. Can not recommend them enough.

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Frank Nicholls

Had a great experience with Dr Tom! Never felt more confident after my new smile! Highly recommend x

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Sharon Randall

I was treated by Ibrahim this morning, what a lovely man. After not attending the dentist for many years I had to have a large tooth extracted. I am a nervous patient, he was so gentle, understanding and reassuring. Thank you Ibrahim. Sharon.

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