Dental Implant Services at Regala and Su, DDS

At Regala and Su, DDS, Dr. Arleen Regala and Dr. Angela Su provide advanced implant dentistry, drawing on over 30 years of combined experience. We deliver personalized tooth replacement options using dental implants to restore form, function, and oral health.

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About Our Practice & Approach

The team at Regala and Su, DDS has focused on providing the best comprehensive dental care in a gentle, compassionate environment. Dr. Regala and Dr. Su are about ethics in practice and treating the patients with care; that is why they treat every patient like family-"ohana" and have put more effort into customized care plans tailored to their needs and goals. Both of the doctors have been showcased by the Honolulu Magazine Best Dentists since 2016, and that owes much to their commitment to excellence and trust in patients.

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What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone by the physician to replace the root of an absent tooth. After osseointegration occurs around two to three months later, a custom crown is fixed, rendering a durable, ornamental, and functional replacement tooth made to mimic natural structure and bite mechanics.

Implants either hold individual crowns, a bridge, or an overdenture, which, however, is their exclusive replacement option for stimulating jawbone health, preventing bone loss, and shifting of adjacent teeth.

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Dental Implant Workflow at Regala and Su, DDS

1. Initial Assessment & Digital Diagnostics

This comprehensive evaluation includes an oral exam, digital X-rays, and possibly CBCT imaging to assess jawbone quality and suitability for implants. Medical and dental histories are reviewed for any factors that might affect healing or treatment planning.

2. Treatment Planning

Dr. Su and Dr. Regala jointly formulate a patient-specific plan with the implant surgical team. Precise planning ensures ideal implant placement, optimal esthetic restoration needs, and long-lasting stability.

3. Implant Placement (Surgical Phase)

The implant post will be inserted securely in the jawbone under local anesthesia or, if needed, under sedation by an oral surgeon qualified and authorized to do surgery. A healing cap may be placed, and there will probably be temporary restorations for comfort and appearance.

4. Osseointegration Period

During this healing phase, the implant becomes integrated into the bone. Patients are kept under observation and get information about oral hygiene to support healthy tissue adaptation.

5. Final Restoration

When integration has been confirmed, a custom abutment and crown will be attached. Drs. Regala or Su will ensure that the final restoration is fit, bite-aligned, and aesthetically integrates with surrounding teeth.

6. Follow-Up & Maintenance

Routine post-placement evaluations confirm successful integration and upkeep of implant health. Regular hygiene check-ups with X-rays provide long-term monitoring.

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What Makes ASIRD the Best Team Approach in Treatment?

Dr. Su's active membership in ASIRD ensures that all his patients receive orthodontic implant treatment that exceeds industry standards. To be an ASIRD team, one must restore five implant cases in a single year and go through intensive training, such as peer reviews, to ensure the quality of surgical placement and the restorative phase.

Since every patient has their procedure planned and completed with skilled practitioners coordinating.

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Benefits of Dental Implants

• Bone Preservation: Active stimulation averts jawbone resorption.
• Neighbor Teeth Are Left Alone: Adjacent teeth are not involved.
• Longevity: Above 95% of success is guaranteed by providing proper care.
• Functional Restoration: It can bring back chewing and comfort.
• Versatile Use: For single crowns, bridges, and overdentures.
• Prevention of Improved Rearrangement: Avoids the drifting of neighboring teeth into vacant spaces.

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Post-Implant Care

To maintain good implant health, important steps to be practiced include:

• Brushing with implant-safe toothbrushes and flossing daily.
• Having professional cleanings periodically every 3-6 months.
• Monitoring the health of the gum tissue and bone around the implant site.
• Avoiding implant-stressing habits (e.g., excessive grinding; avoid biting hard objects).

In case of discomfort, irritation, or suspected wear of the prosthesis, prompt evaluation is available.

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Types of Implant Solution

Regala and Su, DDS offers individual solutions customized according to patient needs:

• Single-tooth implantation: Only a single tooth is missing single source for replacement; adjacent teeth will not be compromised at all.
• Implant-Supported Bridge: Reach out for multiple adjacent missing teeth without cutting back healthy neighboring teeth.
• Implant-Supported Denture/Overdenture: Tightens the fit and improves the functionality of patients with conventional dentures.

Some circumstances may warrant immediate implant placement through concurrent extraction and insertion into the same visit.

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Visit Us for Dental Implants

Missing teeth or an unfixable tooth can have significant effects on chewing, the health of your bone, and your nutritional well-being. The implant replaces the tooth root with a strong and enduring foundation upon which chewing ability and oral mechanics can be rehabilitated.