We care about your oral and overall well-being. Thats why Drs. Ala Dean Attar, Remy Dalloul, and the entire Team at Zen Dental are dedicated to your comfort and well-being. Were committed to ensuring your comfort as we deliver the highest quality dental care available. Whether you need a basic filling, full-mouth restoration, implants, or just a regular check-up and cleaning, the professionals here at Zen Dental provide the care you need and deserve.

We embrace advanced technology and strive to continue our education in dentistry and medicine. Some of these technologies include the Biolase laser (for preparing and completing minimally invasive tooth preparations), air abrasion, digital radiography (X-rays), oral cancer screening protocols, and other diagnostic tools.

Dr. Attar was raised by two parents who were doctors. They inspired him to serve his community. He graduated from Tufts School of Dental Medicine (TDSM) in 1997. He completed a two-year general practice residency at the University of Illinois, serving as chief resident from 1998 to 1999. He continued teaching part-time at the university until 2005. He has been working with the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago since 2007. He is currently an ADA member, AGD member, and part of the local chapter of the Seattle Study Club. He lives in Lake Forrest, is married to his wife Lina, and has two beautiful daughters, Alia and Rayanne. He spends his free hours running and likes skiing.

Dr. Remy was born and grew up in Chicago, went to high school locally at Stevenson High School, and was captain of the water polo and swimming teams. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Dr. Remy was elected to become part of the Honors oral surgery group, where he learned many advanced techniques. He later used that education and experience at St. Bernards Oral Surgery department in Englewood, IL, to treat underserved communities.

Dr. Remy loves helping people get beautiful smiles. He also shares a passion with Dr. Attar helping refugees. He and Dr. Attar go on yearly dental mission trips. They have gone to Syrian refugee camps in Turkey, Syria, Jordan, and Greece to treat refugees from different backgrounds. In his free time, Dr. Remy loves fixing classic cars and motorcycles. He also enjoys running, camping, rock climbing, swimming.

Carrie strives to provide quality care with a gentle hand and personable chair side manner. She is certified in administering local anesthetics as well as nitrous oxide sedation. Always keeping up with the ever-changing advancements in the dental field, Carrie is also certified in soft tissue laser therapies. With over 10 years of experience, you will feel at ease with our hygienist Carrie.

Carol has been in the dental field for over 50 years. She started as a chairside assistant in Orlando FL and moved to the Chicagoland area in 1976. Carol is a Certified Dental Assistant, and after many years at the chair assisting, she transitioned to the front office. On occasion, you will find her back in the dental operatory, as she does not want her skills to get rusty.

Carol is active in the American Dental Assistant Association, having served on the local Society, the Illinois State Dental Assistant Association as President, then with the ADAA as 6th District Trustee and Secretary, and now serves on a committee. Carol is a firm believer in continuing education for the dental team and feels she can always bring back something that can improve patient care.

The first step in developing a personalized plan for a dental implant procedure is developing a detailed treatment plan. The plan is designed especially for your needs and is created by a team of experts who are specially trained and skilled in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. This team approach allows us to coordinate your care based on the best type of implant for you.

Next, the tooth implant, consisting of a small post made of titanium, attaches to the bone socket of your missing tooth. Once the jawbone has healed completely, it grows around the implants, anchoring them securely into place. It takes between six to twelve weeks for the healing process.

Once the implant has successfully been placed into the jawbone, it is connected to the crown utilizing a small connector post. A dental impression captures all of your teeth, even their type and arrangement. Its used to create a mold of your mouth so that a dentist can create a custom crown for you. The new tooth or teeth is based on this model.

Most people whove received dental implants report no significant complications during the procedure. Local anesthesia can be used during the procedure, and some patients report that implants involve far less pain than a tooth extraction.

Unlike natural teeth, dental implants are not susceptible to decay. However, maintaining healthy gum tissue is vital to ensuring long-lasting implant success. Regular professional cleaning and maintenance are essential for dental implant longevity. Good home care for patients is also crucial. Each patient is different, so success depends on diagnosis and treatment, medical history, and other factors.

If youre healthy enough to undergo a routine dental extraction or oral surgery, youre probably healthy enough to receive an implant. People who need dental implants should have healthy gums and enough bone to support them. They also need to commit to good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. People who smoke heavily should be evaluated on an individual case by case basis. Those suffering from uncontrolled chronic diseases or having had radiation therapy to the head and neck area should be evaluated individually.