Treatments
Dental implants
Fixed replacements for one tooth, several teeth or a full arch. Every case is planned digitally from a CT scan before treatment, and most surgery uses keyhole or guided techniques.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are titanium replacement tooth roots, placed gently into the jawbone to support a ceramic crown or bridge. Unlike dentures they do not move, and unlike a conventional bridge they do not rely on the neighbouring teeth for support.
We plan the position of your implants on a 3D model built from a CT scan and an optical scan of your teeth and gums, so the surgery can be carried out precisely and comfortably.
How treatment works
1. Consultation
We listen to what you want, examine your mouth and explain your options and costs.
2. CT scan and planning
A 3D scan lets us plan each implant on a computer model before surgery.
3. Implant placement
Keyhole or guided surgery is used in most cases to make treatment quicker and more comfortable.
4. Healing
The bone bonds to the implant surface, usually over about three months.
5. Your new teeth
Your implant crown or bridge is made and fixed in place.
Treatment usually takes four to six months from start to finish. Some complex cases take longer.
Treatment options
Single-tooth implants
One implant supports a ceramic crown that matches your natural teeth.
Implant bridges
Two or more implants support a bridge to replace several missing teeth.
Full-arch implants
Four to seven implants can support a complete fixed bridge for people with dentures or failing teeth.
Same-day teeth
In suitable cases a temporary bridge is fitted on the day the implants are placed.
Immediate implants
An implant can sometimes be placed at the same appointment as removing the tooth.
Bone grafting
Where bone has been lost, grafting, including sinus grafting, can rebuild it to support implants.
Case example
Two upper implants
Two upper implants with natural-looking implant crowns, matched to this patient’s own teeth. Treated by Dr David Guy.
Photographs shown with the patient’s consent. Every patient is different, and results vary.
Implant fees
After your consultation and scan you will receive a written, itemised treatment plan with costs before any treatment begins.
| Examination and consultation | £170 |
| CT scan | £225 |
| Dental implant | From £3,200 |
Your implant dentist
Dr David Guy
BDS (Wales), PGC Restorative Dentistry (UCL), MSc Implant Dentistry (Warwick) · GDC No. 81898
David has focused his career on complex restorative and implant dentistry, including bone grafting and sinus grafting. He gained distinctions in both his UCL postgraduate certificate and his Warwick MSc, and lectures on implant and restorative dentistry.
Common questions
How long does implant treatment take?
Usually four to six months from your first consultation to your final teeth. Complex cases, or cases that need bone grafting, can take longer.
Is the treatment painful?
Implants are placed under local anaesthetic. Most patients find the procedure more comfortable than they expected, and guided surgery helps keep it quick.
Can you look after implants placed elsewhere?
Yes. We recommend having your implants checked and maintained every year, wherever they were placed.
Am I suitable for implants?
Most adults with missing teeth can be considered. We assess your bone, gums and general health at your consultation, using a CT scan where needed.