Serving Sammamish patients from our Bellevue office for 35 years.
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)Missing teeth can make ordinary moments harder than they should be. On the Sammamish Plateau, near Beaver Lake and the Klahanie neighborhood, a meal by Lake Sammamish or a smile in a family photo can start to feel like something you plan around instead of enjoy.
We are Lifetime Smiles, a dental practice in Bellevue led by Dr. Michael Beke, DMD. Many patients from Sammamish travel to our office for dental implants in Bellevue, WA, and we work with each person to find an implant option that fits their mouth, their goals, and their daily life.
Dr. Beke focuses closely on All-on-X full-arch treatment for Sammamish 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.
When just one tooth is missing or failing, single-tooth dental implants can replace it without altering the healthy teeth next to it. A titanium post is placed in the jaw to act as a root, and a custom crown is attached on top to match the surrounding teeth.
Dr. Beke and our team also handle simple and surgical tooth extractions when a failing tooth needs to come out before an implant can be placed. Every case starts with an exam and imaging so the plan matches your specific mouth.
For patients who have lost most or all of their teeth in an arch, All-on-X full-arch implants are often the most efficient path back to a full, functional smile. This approach uses a small number of strategically placed implants to support an entire arch of replacement teeth, which can reduce the number of implants needed compared to older methods. Dr. Beke has spent nearly 20 years placing implants, and All-on-X treatment is one of the areas where that experience shows up most clearly.
Many patients like that All-on-X can often be completed in fewer appointments than replacing teeth one at a time. Dr. Beke reviews your bite, jawbone, and health history before recommending this option, and he discusses realistic expectations rather than guarantees at every step.
For patients who wear or are considering dentures, implant-supported dentures can offer more stability than a traditional removable denture. A small number of implants anchor the denture in place, which can reduce shifting while eating or speaking.
Implant-supported dentures can be designed to be removable for cleaning or fixed in place, depending on what a patient needs. Dr. Beke evaluates jawbone health, remaining teeth, and daily habits before recommending a specific design.
Some patients do not have enough healthy jawbone to support an implant right away, often because of gum disease, old extractions, or long-term denture wear. Bone grafting for implants adds material to the jaw to build up density and volume, creating a stronger foundation before an implant is placed.
Bone grafting has a long track record of supporting successful implant outcomes. A large national dataset study published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials in 2026 found a 97.83% clinical success rate for dental implants placed with bone grafting. Dr. Beke shares data like this with patients during consultations.
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.
Dr. Beke is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction earned through case presentations grounded in peer-reviewed literature. Rather than making absolute promises, he discusses success-rate data with patients so they can understand the realistic outlook for their specific treatment. He brings nearly 20 years of experience placing implants to that conversation, and patients who are also curious about smile aesthetics can learn more from a cosmetic dentist near Sammamish. We see patients from across Sammamish, including the Klahanie and Beaver Lake neighborhoods, and build our approach around the pace of life on the plateau.
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 try to make paying for treatment as straightforward as possible. Here is what we offer to help manage the cost of implant care.
Our goal is to give Sammamish patients options that fit their budget as well as their smile goals.
Lifetime Smiles has served the Bellevue area for 35 years, and Dr. Beke brings nearly 20 years of implant experience along with his AGD Fellowship to every case. He also has a military background from the 82nd Airborne. You can read more about our doctor’s background before your first visit.
If you live in Sammamish and have been thinking about implants, we welcome your questions. Our practice is comfortable with second opinions, and we would rather you feel informed than rushed. When you are ready to talk through your options, please schedule a consultation with our team.
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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