Initial Consultation
At this visit we will perform a thorough examination, take any necessary radiographs and photos so that at the end of the visit we will be able to advise you of the ideal treatment and be able to give you some idea of what the cost would be. Should you decide to go ahead the next stage is to take a 3D bone scan
3D Bone scan
This scan is essential for planning implants as it gives exact measurements of how much bone you have and where we are able to place implants. Occasionally depending on what the scan tells us implants may not be possible or may require bone grafts
Implant Placement
This is where the implant is placed, this is normally done under local anaesthetic (the same as a filling). After the implant is placed it is typically left to heal for 3/4 months before the teeth that it is intended to support are connected. Several stitches are placed and are normally removed 2 weeks later.
Tooth on top of implant
This is where the tooth/teeth that are supported by the implant are constructed and fitted. To do this impressions are taken and sent away for the lab to construct the new teeth. When the new teeth are fitted they are screwed into place.
Premium Lab
When replacing teeth that are seen when smiling we recommend using a world class technician as they will be able to deliver the best results possible. This is not always necessary for teeth at the back of the mouth where function is the main requirement.
Small Bone graft
After a tooth is lost the bone often shrinks, this means that to place an implant it is best to replace the missing bone. This is straightforward as the bone comes in a small packet and is placed at the same time as the implant so no extra surgery is required.
Large Bone graft
Sometimes the bone loss following the loss of teeth is extensive and requires that the bone graft be carried out as a separate procedure, again the bone comes out of a packet.
Sinus Graft
This is a special form of bone graft used when replacing back teeth on the top jaw. Bone granules are placed into the sinus to increase the amount of bone for placing implants, it can typically be done at the same time as the implants are placed.
Lower denture and 2 implants
As lower dentures tend to move about considerably having 2 implants placed to secure the denture makes a huge difference to the comfort of the denture. Two implants are placed to the front of the jaw and a well-fitting denture is constructed that snaps on. The presence of the implants greatly increases the comfort and stability.
More advanced solutions…
here are many other options of what can be done with implants however due to the inherent complexity of these other solutions they are typically priced individually. For example a bridge to replace 3 teeth supported by 2 implants would cost approximately £4200 while having all the teeth fixed on 4 implants would cost approximately £12000
