Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Carrell's dental implants treatment is the culmination of every full-arch implant procedure available in the market, and the logical next step in the evolution of implant dentistry. We utilize the very latest advancements in digital design and milling technology to provide our patients with the highest quality smile.

The best number of implants to place is entirely dependent on a patient’s anatomy. In general, we’ve found that placing four implants provides the best long-term success.

However, if additional implants are required or necessary for any particular case, they will be placed at no additional charge. Each patient’s unique needs determine a treatment plan, not a certain number of implants. Do not fall for the “additional implants cost more because more is better” marketing tactic.

Lakeview Family Dentistry provides patients with a 5-year unconditional warranty on our teeth and our implants. Dental implants have around a 95% success rate and the materials we offer are the most durable of their kind.

If anything happens within a 5-year period that keeps you from smiling, we will take care of it, no exceptions.

After performing many dental implant cases, we’ve perfected a variety of bone grafting techniques that will allow for successful implant placement on the day of extractions.

In very rare cases, patients with severe bone loss—typically due to decades of being without teeth—may require an extra surgery known as sinus augmentation.

These patients can incur additional charges and can sometimes expect an average wait time of four months before the augmented bone is ready to receive implants.

A full-arch procedure is a major surgery that should not be taken lightly. With that said, we’ve found that many patients are genuinely surprised by how little pain they experience during and after the procedure, and by how fast they recover. Though each patient has their own level of discomfort during the recovery process, most patients (depending on their responsibilities) return to work in less than a week from the day of the procedure.

Patients will be advised on what to expect throughout their recovery, and medication and aftercare instructions are provided.

Lakeview Family Dentistry works with several preferred third-party finance companies that offer affordable payment plans for up to 90 months with low interest for patients who are approved.

Call a Lakeview Family Dentistry patient care coordinator for more information or to apply.

After any dental implant surgery, a minimum of 90-days healing time and a “soft diet” is required. We recommend any foods that are soft enough to cut with the side of a fork.

A soft diet allows for successful osseointegration, which means allowing your new implants to fuse with your bone. After a 90-day follow up, most patients are free to eat whatever they like, just as they would with their natural teeth!

Your new smile will be cared for in a similar fashion as your natural one: practice proper oral hygiene and brush your teeth, gums, cheeks, palate, and tongue just like normal.

The only significant difference is that you will now be using a water flosser to irrigate the space between your bridges and your gums, where food debris can sometimes get trapped. Keeping your implants clean will ensure their success and longevity.

Every case is different but most patients will return either once or twice a year for a routine checkup and cleaning, which allows us to ensure that everything is up to par.

Your bridges will be removed, polished, and replaced, ensuring that your hybrid bridges last for decades to come.

Upon delivery of your new teeth, each Lakeview Family Dentistry patient will be provided with a Patient Care manual, which covers aftercare instructions from post-op guidance and dietary recommendations all the way to long-term care.