Dental Implants in Bellevue
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up: a small titanium post fuses with your jawbone, and a custom crown on top looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth. Unlike a bridge, an implant does not lean on neighboring teeth, and unlike a denture, it never slips. At Family Dental Care of Bellevue, implant treatment is planned and restored in one office by one doctor, so your care stays consistent from the first scan to the final crown.
Why Patients Choose Implants
Implants are the closest thing dentistry has to growing a new tooth. They preserve the jawbone that begins to shrink when a tooth is lost, they let you eat everything you ate before, and they are cleaned the same way as natural teeth: brush and floss, no soaking, no adhesives. A single implant can replace one tooth, and a few strategically placed implants can anchor a bridge or secure a denture that stays put.
The Hiossen Implant System
We place Hiossen implants, the global brand of Osstem, one of the largest and most researched implant manufacturers in the world. Millions of Osstem implants have been placed worldwide, backed by decades of clinical data on their surface technology and long-term success. Choosing a major global system also protects you down the road: parts, components, and compatible restorations will be available for the life of your implant, wherever life takes you.
Trained for This: 200+ Hours of Implant Education
Every implant is digitally planned before surgery. Dr. Victor Bauer's 200+ hours of implant training, far beyond what Washington requires for general practice, go into each case before the appointment ever starts. That training shows up in the details patients never see: reading bone quality on a 3D scan, choosing the right implant size and position, and knowing when a case calls for grafting or a different approach entirely. You get a straight assessment of your situation, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
What the Process Looks Like
1. Consultation and 3D imaging. We scan your jaw, evaluate bone, and map the plan digitally before anything touches your mouth.
2. Placement. The implant is placed in a single, fully numbed appointment. Most patients are surprised at the ease of the appointment.
3. Healing. Over the next 3 to 6 months the implant fuses with your bone.
4. Final crown. A custom crown is attached, shaded to match your smile. From that point forward, it is simply your tooth.
If you have been told you are not a candidate, or you have been putting off a consultation because of cost or nerves, come talk it through. We will show you your own scan, explain the options honestly, and give you a written estimate with insurance verified before anything is scheduled.
FAQ
How much does a dental implant cost?
It depends on your situation: whether you need one implant or several, whether any bone grafting is needed first, and what your insurance covers. Rather than quote a number that may not apply to you, we look at your scan, verify your benefits, and hand you a written estimate before anything is scheduled. Monthly payment options are available.
How long does the whole process take?
Placement itself is a single appointment. The implant then needs 3 to 6 months to fuse with your bone before the final crown is attached. Most of that time you will not notice anything at all.
Does getting an implant hurt?
The area is fully numbed, and most patients are surprised by how easy the appointment is. Expect some soreness for a few days afterward, usually managed with over the counter medication.
I was told I do not have enough bone. Can I still get an implant?
Often, yes. A 3D scan shows us exactly how much bone you have, and grafting can rebuild areas that have thinned. If you have been turned down elsewhere, it is worth a second look.
How long do implants last?
With normal brushing, flossing, and regular checkups, the implant itself can last a lifetime. The crown on top may eventually need replacement, just like any other crown.
What if I am missing several teeth?
You do not need one implant per tooth. A few well placed implants can anchor a bridge or lock a denture firmly in place, so it stays put when you eat and speak. This is more complex treatment and requires a full assessment but is often possible.
CONTACT US
info@familydentalcareofbellevue.com
Tel: 425.643.5778
Fax: 425.643.4359
Our Address
4100 Factoria BLVD SE
STE A
Bellevue, WA 98006
Opening Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday - Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM