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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.

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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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5.0

30th April 2025

Friendly, thorough, professional staff, clean premises. Can never fault any of them, which is why I use them.

27th April 2025

. The atmosphere within the surgery is friendly and all the staff seem to work together so well as a team thus ensuring a much more relaxed patient experience. The staff are also professional and knowledgeable.

27th April 2025

Brilliant service

26th April 2025

I am fortunate to be under the care of a highly skilled professional in whom I have complete confidence

26th April 2025

Lovely staff and welcoming. Didn't wait long for my appointments with dentist and hygienist.Both put me at ease and told me what they were doing. Dentist gave me options on some further treatment.

26th April 2025

The staff all make you feel comfortable and happy before any work commences, the customer is always the first thought

25th April 2025

Stewart is a fabulous dentist and the rest of the team are brilliant too

25th April 2025

Everyone extremely pleasant, and all listened to my comments.

25th April 2025

Staff are lovely, the practice is always clean and welcoming

24th April 2025

Friendly staff dentist puts you at ease

24th April 2025

I had no problems with the hygienist at all, he introduced himself, explained exactly what he was going to do.

23rd April 2025

I am always confident that they have an excellent level of skill which means that my teeth are receiving the best possible care. I was not always confident of that with previous dentists.Everything about their service could not be better.

23rd April 2025

The staff are great and actually make a trip to the dentist enjoyable or as enjoyable as possible

23rd April 2025

Brilliant, professional but friendly staff who listened to queries and provided comprehensive answers. The best dentists I have ever used. You even get to have a laugh :)

23rd April 2025

Experienced friendly staff, every thing went wctly as planned.

16th April 2025

The receptionist Leah was really professional but also very friendly. Jake my hygienist was fantastic very informative and did a great job. The dental nurse was very friendly also. Very happy with all the staff interactions I had at my appointment.

16th April 2025

I have always been completely satisfied with my treatment at Hest Bank . The staff are pleasant and friendly but still very professional. The cleanliness everywhere is second to none

15th April 2025

After losing a filling I rang and was given an appointment for the next day. I waited less than 5 mins before being seen and the dentist was very friendly and put me at ease. My filling was repaired very quickly so I was on my way home in about 30 mins. The dental nurse was very friendly and helpful too.

13th April 2025

Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable staff

13th April 2025

An enjoyable experience. Nice people and most importantly, brilliant at their jobs.

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