Serving Clyde Hill patients from our Bellevue office for more than three decades.
Dr. Michael Beke, DMD, is an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow with nearly 20 years of implant experience.
Replace one tooth or a full arch with a permanent, natural-looking solution.
★★★★★ 5.0 (179+ Google Reviews)A missing tooth changes how you chew, how you speak, and how often you smile in photos. For residents of Clyde Hill, one of the hilltop Points communities connected to Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point by the Points Loop Trail, a failing crown or an old bridge quietly limits what used to be simple.
Lifetime Smiles has served the Bellevue area for more than three decades, and Dr. Michael Beke, DMD, leads our approach to dental implants in Bellevue, WA. Clyde Hill residents visit our office because they want a dental team that takes time to explain every option before recommending a path forward.
Dr. Beke focuses closely on All-on-X full-arch treatment for Clyde Hill patients, and also provides single-tooth implants, implant-supported dentures, and bone grafting. The right approach depends on how many teeth you are missing, your bone density, and your long-term goals.
A single missing tooth can affect more than appearance. Neighboring teeth may shift, and the bite can change in ways that create new problems over time. Single-tooth dental implants replace one tooth root and crown without altering the healthy teeth next to it.
This option can be a straightforward path for many patients, though the right timeline depends on the condition of the surrounding bone and gum tissue. Dr. Beke reviews your imaging and history before recommending a single-tooth implant over other choices. Clyde Hill patients often choose this option because it targets just the tooth that needs attention.
All-on-X full-arch implants are one of the most requested treatments in our office, and for good reason. This approach replaces a full arch of missing or failing teeth using a limited number of implants placed at precise angles. Many patients who thought they were stuck with a full denture find that this option can restore a more stable, natural feeling bite.
Dr. Beke has placed implants for nearly 20 years, and he walks Clyde Hill patients through what All-on-X treatment can look like for their specific case. The process often includes any needed extractions, implant placement, and a fixed prosthetic, all planned in stages that fit your health and timeline.
Traditional dentures can shift, slip, or feel loose during meals and conversations. Implant-supported dentures attach to a small number of implants instead of relying on suction or adhesive alone. This can give the denture a more secure fit and may reduce the daily adjustments many denture wearers are used to making.
Research supports this approach. A 2022 study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found a 96.6% survival rate for implant-supported overdentures, a figure Dr. Beke often references when discussing this option with patients.
Some patients need additional bone before an implant can be placed safely. Bone grafting for implants adds volume and density to areas of the jaw that have thinned after tooth loss, gum disease, or long-term denture wear. This step can create a stronger foundation for the implant to bond with over time.
We evaluate your jawbone with imaging before recommending any graft, and we explain exactly why a graft may help your specific case. Clyde Hill patients often appreciate knowing this step exists to protect the long-term stability of their new teeth.
When a damaged or failing tooth cannot be saved, extraction is the necessary first step toward implant placement. Dr. Beke performs tooth extractions with precision and care, preserving as much of the surrounding bone as possible to optimize implant outcomes. In select cases, implant placement can occur at the same appointment as the extraction, reducing overall treatment time.
Implant surgery is performed under local anesthesia, and most patients find the procedure far more comfortable than expected. Patients with dental anxiety or those undergoing more extensive procedures can benefit from oral conscious sedation, which keeps you relaxed and responsive throughout your appointment. This option is especially helpful for anyone who has delayed treatment due to concerns about the surgical process.
We believe patients deserve a second opinion mentality, even from the team that ends up treating them. Dr. Beke reviews success rate data with patients rather than making guarantees about outcomes, and he encourages questions before any treatment begins. This measured approach, paired with his standing as an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow earned through case presentations built on peer-reviewed literature, is part of why many Clyde Hill families trust our office with their implant care. Patients interested in a cosmetic dentist near Clyde Hill often find that the same careful, data-informed approach carries over into our cosmetic services as well. Because Clyde Hill sits at the center of the Points communities, many of our patients from Yarrow Point and Hunts Point find our office through Clyde Hill neighbors first.
Dr. Beke uses diagnostic imaging to carefully evaluate your bone structure, nerve locations, and sinus positions before placing implants. This thorough planning ensures optimal implant positioning for both function and aesthetics while minimizing surgical risks. His evidence-based approach means every implant is placed according to proven protocols that maximize success rates.
Dr. Beke’s nearly two decades of experience placing dental implants, combined with his Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship training and ongoing continuing education, ensures your implant surgery is performed with precision and skill. He handles complex cases routinely, including full-arch All-on-X restoration, bone grafting, and implant placement in patients with challenging anatomy.
The final restoration is just as important as the implant itself. Dr. Beke works exclusively with skilled dental laboratory technicians who create custom crowns, bridges, and dentures that look incredibly natural and fit precisely. These long-term partnerships ensure every restoration meets the highest standards of aesthetics and craftsmanship, delivering results that exceed your expectations.
We also want the financial side of treatment to feel manageable, which is why we work with a range of payment options.
Our team can help you review these options so cost concerns do not stand between you and a healthier smile.
Dr. Michael Beke, DMD, is an Academy of General Dentistry Fellow with nearly 20 years of experience placing dental implants, and he practices within a Bellevue office that has served patients for more than 35 years. His background includes service in the 82nd Airborne, an experience that shaped his disciplined, methodical approach to patient care. You can read more about our doctor’s background before your first visit.
If you live in Clyde Hill and want to explore your options for replacing one tooth or restoring a full arch, our team is ready to answer your questions. We can talk through All-on-X, implant-supported dentures, bone grafting, and single-tooth implants, and help you decide which path fits your needs. To take the next step, contact our office and schedule a consultation.
Lifetime Smiles offers dental services including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, sedation dentistry and emergency dentistry. Contact our office in Bellevue, WA to schedule your appointment today!
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