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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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1252 Reviews

5.0

30th April 2025

All the staff were friendly, helpful and professional. They were cheerful and treated you with respect. It was explained what was to happen at each step of the appointment and clear and helpful advice given.

30th April 2025

The people who work there are great, very friendly and helpful. I have always been afraid of the dentist but with them it is not so scary. I highly recommend them to anyone who has any problems with their teeth.

30th April 2025

Polite spotlessly clean felt completely confident of her expertise

30th April 2025

Friendly professional but worked well as a team. They give you great confidence and put you at ease.

26th April 2025

Great service, professional and attentive staff

26th April 2025

The staff, their knowledge and their courtesy towards me always make me feel valued.

25th April 2025

The dental team were and are always first class. The process works very well and it is always clear what is happening.

25th April 2025

From reception to treatment I was treated with kindness and courtesy.Ibrahim and his assistant were grearc

24th April 2025

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23rd April 2025

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23rd April 2025

Great dentist and great practice overall, highly recommend Tom to everyone!

19th April 2025

The clinicians are very professional and friendly. I feel they have my best interests at the centre of their work and time spent with me.

18th April 2025

Sue walker is so patient and understanding as I am so nervous at the dentist.

18th April 2025

The staff are great and the appointments generally run on time. Sarah and Mia are always superb. Stephanie and her assistant (apologies don’t know the name) are very thorough and offer great banter. Reception is always polite and professional too.

12th April 2025

empathetic and caring clinicians and staff

11th April 2025

As always lovely welcome, no waiting to be seen, explained everything , easy to book next appointment.

9th April 2025

Sue Walker was very helpful, friendly and understanding. She explained any issues to me.

9th April 2025

Friendly, efficient staff - I came for hygienist today but Becky was also excellent on Monday for check up

8th April 2025

I had a large lower tooth extracted which was stressful. I was then discharged to the reception desk while still shaking and found difficulty in getting my credit card out to pay. The girl at the desk was most helpful and got the card out of my wallet and I was able to pay my bill on the machine while still shaking. It would have been helpful if I had been given the opportunity to sit down and compose myself before being hurried into the payment process.

3rd April 2025

I’m happy with the service but I am finding it very expensive. As a pensioner I need to consider the cost more now. I am limiting my appointments because if this but still find the cost high.

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