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Dental implant smile journey

Serving patients throughout Hest Bank, Morecambe and Lancaster

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

Jonathan tells you more about Dental Implants below. Click to watch:

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The treatment process

Dental implant treatment will typically take between 3 to 6 months to complete and include the following steps at Hest Bank Dental Care:


Consultation 

Pinar or Jonathan will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment Pinar or Jonathan will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using xrays 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.

1st step in dental implant journey

Pre-treatment 

Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation Pinar or Jonathan 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. Pinar or Jonathan 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 to 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.

2nd step in dental implant journey


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. Pinar or Jonathan 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 with out the need to wait for healing and integration.

3rd step in dental implant journey


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.

4th step in dental implant journey

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 Pinar or Jonathan 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.

5th step in dental implant journey


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.

6th step in dental implant journey

To find out more about how dental implants could transform your life, book a FREE consultation with Pinar or Jonathan!

Meet the team

Pinar Akman

Dentist

GDC NO. 107912

Jonathan Tolson

Dentist

GDC NO. 250956

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20th May 2025

I’m was put at ease after explaining that I have a fear of dentist from my childhood experiences. I was given a different option to my treatment that made it easier for me to attend and was able to continue my treatments even though I was petrified of having treatment for new denture’s .

18th May 2025

Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The hygienist was thorough and efficient. The dentist Mike was wonderful as always.

18th May 2025

Very professional k8nd and caring. Excellent.I had experienced problems booking , I called on Monday explained my situation and was told they would call back with an appointment but they didn't. I had to call again and was g8ven an appointment speedily. As a dental phobic it added to the stress and was unusual for this practice.

18th May 2025

Excellent care, friendly professional staff. Time to listen and understand.Great customer care.

17th May 2025

Friendly clean professional clinical environment

17th May 2025

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Well organised

16th May 2025

I have been coming to this practice for years and the staff know me and treat me as a person not just a patient

15th May 2025

I am nervous patient. The dentist went out of her way to put me at ease. Explained everything thoroughly.

15th May 2025

All staff are very friendly, knowledgeable & efficient, whilst providing personalised services to meet individual needs - thank-you & keep up the great work!

15th May 2025

The service was very efficient and Sophie explained the treatment and next steps very clearly.

14th May 2025

Staff are very friendly and informative. The site is very clean and well maintained.

13th May 2025

I felt well looked after and communication was very patient orientated

13th May 2025

Helpful and professional staff

13th May 2025

Thorough and knowledgeable

11th May 2025

Responsive staff. Becky listened to what I have to say and prioritised how I felt throughout my visit.

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Matt Crossland

After not been to a dentist for over 30 years, has Bank dental care made me feel very welcome and explained my treatment thoroughly and made me feel at ease during the treatment I’ve had

10th May 2025

I.only had to get to the surgery. After that I was just looked after so well. So frightened but so looked after.

10th May 2025

Nice friendly staff have not been to a dentist after over 30 years they made me feel very calm and explained everything that we were going to do during most of my treatment

9th May 2025

I was given a thorough examination by the clinician and some very good advice. \My teeth were given a thorough cleaning by the hygienist and again some good advice. At all times I was treated with care and courtesy.

9th May 2025

Everyone was friendly and efficient and clearly knew what they were doing. They wanted you to understand that too!

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