Why Choose a Prosthodontist for Dental Implants?
Prosthodontists complete three years of specialty training after dental school in implant planning, reconstruction, and bite rehabilitation—making them the highest-trained specialists for implant dentistry.
The 3-year prosthodontic training program focuses on jaw structure, implant placement, bite alignment, and full-mouth reconstruction. This is the highest level of implant training available in dentistry.
Prosthodontists don’t just place implants—they understand how implants function within your entire bite, how forces distribute, and how to plan cases that last decades. Dr. Yoon’s 30+ years of experience and 5,000+ implants placed mean he’s seen and solved problems most dentists never encounter.
Many patients from Des Moines, Federal Way, Lynnwood, and Edmonds choose a prosthodontist because they want predictable, long-lasting results.
Advanced planning, understanding of bite mechanics, and expertise in complex cases separate specialist-level implant care from general dentistry.
What prosthodontist advanced implant skills deliver:
- Precision implant planning using CBCT and digital guides
- Proper positioning for long-term function and aesthetics
- Expertise managing failing implants or complex bone conditions
- Ability to restore entire bites, not just individual teeth
Implant reconstruction experts understand that success isn’t just about placing the implant—it’s about how the final restoration functions, looks, and lasts.
Dental Implants: Regular price $4,700, now $2,999 Includes Implant + Abutment + Crown.
Bicon Short Implants: Solutions for Patients with Limited Bone
Many patients are told they need extensive bone grafting before implants. Bicon short implants often eliminate that need.
Short implants are wider and shorter than traditional implants—designed to succeed in limited bone without grafting. They’re less invasive, heal faster, and provide excellent stability.
Bicon short implants advantages:
- Dental implants without bone graft in many cases
- Less invasive surgery
- Faster healing
- Excellent for posterior teeth with limited vertical space
Many patients from Kent, SeaTac, and Shoreline come to us after being told elsewhere that they do not have enough bone for traditional implants. Bicon short implants provide alternatives to bone grafting that work well for patients who want to avoid complex grafting procedures.
We help patients throughout Des Moines, Lynnwood, Burien, and Mukilteo choose the right implant option.
Advanced Digital Implant Planning for Predictable Results
Digital implant planning using 3D imaging, CBCT scans, digital impressions, and guided surgery creates precise, predictable outcomes.
CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) provides a 3D view of your jawbone, showing bone density, nerve locations, sinus anatomy, and exact measurements.
This 3D implant planning CBCT allows Dr. Yoon to plan implant position down to the millimeter—avoiding complications and ensuring optimal placement. CBCT implant diagnostics are essential for complex cases and full-mouth reconstruction.
Computer-guided implant placement means the implant is placed exactly where it was planned digitally—no guesswork, no freehand adjustments.
A surgical guide fabricated from the digital plan ensures precision. This predictable implant planning approach improves success rates and reduces risk.
Digital impressions for implants eliminate goopy molds. We use an intraoral scanner to capture precise 3D images—comfortable, accurate, fast.
This fully digital implant workflow improves the fit of your implant crown or bridge and makes the entire process more pleasant.
PRF Therapy for Faster Healing & Better Implant Outcomes
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is derived from your own blood, spun to concentrate healing cells, and placed at the implant site to accelerate healing and reduce discomfort.
How PRF therapy dental implants improves outcomes:
- Speeds bone and tissue healing
- Reduces postoperative pain and swelling
- Improves bone graft integration
- Lowers risk of complications
PRF improves implant outcomes and makes recovery smoother. Many patients report significantly less discomfort when PRF is used.
When bone grafting or sinus lift procedures are needed before implants, PRF membrane implant surgery accelerates healing and improves graft success.
PRF for sinus lift recovery and PRF healing for bone grafting reduce inflammation, speed integration, and create better conditions for implant placement.
Bone & Tissue Procedures for Implant Support
Some patients need foundational procedures—sinus lift, ridge augmentation, or bone grafting—to create adequate support for implants.
Procedures that enable implant success:
- Sinus lift procedure – Creates space for upper implants by elevating sinus floor
- Ridge augmentation surgery – Rebuilds bone width and height
- Ridge expansion – Widens narrow bone ridge
- Dental bone grafting – Replaces missing bone with graft material
- Tissue regeneration – Rebuilds gum tissue for aesthetics
These procedures allow implants to succeed long-term by providing the foundation they need.
What to Expect During the Implant Process
The implant process is comprehensive, precise, and designed for comfort.
Dr. Yoon examines your mouth, reviews your medical history, and takes X-rays to assess bone condition and overall oral health.
This prosthodontist implant evaluation determines whether you’re a candidate for implants, which type of implants are appropriate, and whether any preparatory procedures are needed.
A CBCT scan captures a 3D image of your jaw. Dr. Yoon uses this to plan implant position, angle, and depth digitally.
This digital planning creates a surgical guide for precise placement. Implant treatment planning steps ensure every detail is considered before surgery begins.
Implants are placed using the surgical guide for precision. PRF is applied to the site to enhance healing.
Computer-guided implant surgery process ensures implants are positioned exactly as planned. Most patients are surprised by how comfortable the procedure is under local anesthesia.
Implants integrate with your jawbone over 3-6 months. During this time, you may wear a temporary restoration.
Healing time varies based on bone quality and whether grafting was needed. Dr. Yoon monitors progress to ensure proper integration.
Once the implant has integrated, a custom crown, bridge, or denture is attached. The restoration is designed for precise fit, natural appearance, and long-term function.
Custom implant restorations are fabricated using digital impressions and designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
We treat implant patients from Des Moines, Lynnwood, and surrounding areas including Burien, Federal Way, and Edmonds.
If you’re missing teeth and ready for a permanent solution, Dr. Yoon’s prosthodontic training, digital planning technology, and 5,000+ implant cases ensure your treatment is planned with precision for long-term success.
Call us to schedule your consultation in Des Moines or Lynnwood.
