Dental Implants in London
Have you lost a single tooth in the front teeth? Or perhaps one of your back molars?
As the missing teeth experts, we’re here to tell you that replacing a lost tooth immediately is crucial not just for your oral health and appearance but to prevent future tooth loss from occurring.
Here at Aqua Dental, we’re considered to be the go-to clinic for dental implants, which are also regarded as the most superior tooth replacement method in advanced dentistry today.
Dental Implant Treatments
We offer numerous, advanced solutions for individual tooth loss and missing teeth…
Single Implants
Multiple Implants
Mini dental implants
Meet Your Clinician
Dentist
BDS, Royal London Hospital, in 1999
GDC No. 77095
Dr Riz Syed has worked in numerous specialist surgical practices since qualifying and working in the Oral Maxillo-Facial surgical department of the Royal London Hospital in 1999. He has trained implant surgeons across Europe, America and the UK as a Nobel Biocare mentor and lecturer, consulting on various complex cases and placing over a thousand implants.
What are dental implants and how do they work?
Our implant surgeons implant titanium screws into the jawbone, where they act like natural tooth roots for missing teeth.
As the titanium screw in the implant fuses with the jawbone, the implants will be highly secure and will never slip, make noise or cause any bone damage in the way that bridgework or dentures might.
They are the most robust and most beneficial form of restorative dentistry available; implants do not decay your teeth and promote stronger oral health.
Implants will be right for you if you have enough bone to secure them and wish to replace conventional dentures with something more fixed and permanent.
Why implant surgery is necessary
There can be consequences for patients who ignore a missing tooth or decide not to get an implant.
Choosing to delay, ignore or wait can cause oral health concerns like bone reduction, facial sagging, gum disease, tooth decay and future tooth loss.
And this can happen quickly; for example, within six months of losing a tooth, your jawbone would have already begun to break down significantly, putting extra pressure on remaining teeth and causing facial muscles to sag.
What’s the procedure like for dental implants?
Dental implant surgery is often performed as an outpatient surgery in stages with plenty of healing time (osseointegration) in between. Surgery is often carried out under a local anaesthetic and is reported by our patients as feeling alike to tooth extraction.
The process of placing an implant can vary, as some patients might require sinus lifts or bone grafts, but as a general overview the multiple steps often include:
- Damaged tooth removal
- Preparation of the jawbone and grafting when applicable
- The placement of the dental implants
- Bone growth and healing period (three months)
- The placement of the abutment and finally, the artificial tooth
The entire process can take several months from start to finish, with much of the time being devoted to healing or waiting for new bone growth, which is essential in ensuring your implant placement is a success. Patients looking for something more immediate can turn to Mini-dental implants or All on 4.
Choosing your new artificial teeth
During a consultation, you can decide with one of our restorative specialists which type of artificial teeth will work for you; removable or fixed.
Removable options:
Can either be partial or full dentures, where the artificial white teeth are surrounded by pink plastic gums and mounted on a metal frame that’s attached to the implant abutment and then, snapping securely into place.
Implant retained dentures: These overdentures are often the next best thing to a mouth full of real teeth and use implants to secure dentures firmly into place.
Fixed options
Here, the artificial tooth is permanently screwed (or cemented) onto an implant abutment – this means you will not be able to remove the tooth for cleaning or to go to sleep. It will look and function just like a natural tooth would as we use porcelain crowns to attach to the dental implant.
As implants are incredibly strong, there is also the option to replace several with one implant when they are bridged together. An Implant-supported bridge works in the same way as dental bridges, where they are supported by implants rather than natural teeth.
Remember, regardless of the procedure you choose, your new teeth will not be able to be placed until the jawbone is strong enough to support them.
Cost of dental implants
Here at Aqua Dental clinic in London, we understand that not every mouth is the same – and not every missing tooth case either. We quote our implant prices during a consultation because we truly try to find the best solution that works for you and your budget.
We could use a mixture of treatments and methods or opt for conventional treatments. The choice will be up to you once one of our implantologists examine your mouth – it would be unfair of us to provide direct quotes for treatment without considering if your oral condition requires any pre-implant procedures.
As an indication, you can expect to pay from £3,000 per implant for single tooth loss, but we’ve carried out work with some patients who were able to spread the cost of their payments using interest-free finance.
When choosing to have dental implants, it’s essential to work with a highly experienced and skilled implantologist. Our team enjoys years of experience in the dental implant field, providing bone grafts, sinus lifts and total mouth reconstruction work. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more trusted and experienced dental professional to look after your smile.
Worried About Implant Surgery?
Don’t be. Implant surgery is no longer the invasive procedure it once was and that’s especially true at Aqua Dental Clinic. We offer a range of facilities, including sedation options, to ensure even the most anxious patients feel calm, comfortable, and at ease throughout this straightforward procedure.
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Implant Dentist Answers Most Common Questions
Are you considering dental implants but have a few questions, concerns or worries?
Researching the big wide web can often result in various answers to very simple questions, so as your local implant experts, we thought we would list the most common questions our patients ask us before they receive implants.
Dr Neera Maini, Practice Owner and Restorative Dentist has medically reviewed the below implant questions and answers to ensure you receive the most up to date information.
Don’t see your question on the list? Just call the practice and ask – we’ll be here. Call 020 8103 8544.
HOW MUCH DOES AN IMPLANT COST FOR ONE TOOTH?
The average cost of a single tooth implant can vary – patients should expect the price to be from £3,000. A price will be given to you following a consultation to determine whether any other pre-implant procedures might be necessary.
HOW LONG DO TOOTH IMPLANTS LAST?
Implants and implant crowns are a durable, long-term solution, typically lasting up to 15 years with proper care and maintenance. Porcelain crowns, while a more premium option, are especially resilient and often offer enhanced longevity.
HOW LONG DOES A DENTAL IMPLANT PROCEDURE TAKE?
The surgery itself typically takes around 1-2 hours for each implant to be placed.
WHO IS NOT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Not everyone is a viable candidate for implants – the most common reason being to do with the bone. Patients with missing teeth tend to experience a lack of jawbone density, which keeps deteriorating over time – and it’s this bone loss that can prevent you from having implants. Smokers are also usually advised to give up smoking if they want implants.
DO TEETH IMPLANTS HURT?
Patients can expect to feel sore after placement when the anaesthesia wears off. However, as this begins to heal patients will not experience any pain or discomfort regarding their implant, which will act as a natural tooth root.
HOW SOON AFTER EXTRACTION CAN I HAVE AN IMPLANT?
If there is healthy jawbone present, it is possible to place an implant the same day the tooth had been extracted. However, there are situations where the dentist might recommend waiting 3-6 months after a tooth extraction to allow the site to heal.
HOW LONG DOES PAIN LAST AFTER TOOTH IMPLANT?
Pain from an implant usually subsides in most cases within 3-5 days. By the end of the first week post-surgery, you will feel little, if any discomfort or pain.
ARE TOOTH IMPLANTS WORTH IT?
It’s in our professional opinion that dental implants are not only worth the time, but the expense if you have a gap in your mouth. Implants provide a strong foundation for permanent as well as removable teeth.
DOES INSURANCE COVER TOOTH IMPLANTS?
Basic insurance policies do not typically cover the cost of dental implants, however, it’s worth looking into cosmetic dental procedure coverage, which will cover the cost of a portion of the procedure. Insurance coverage in these cases is often 50% of the cost.
WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST WAY TO REPLACE A MISSING TOOTH?
Dentures are undoubtedly the cheapest aesthetic tooth replacement, however, that does not mean they are the best or recommended solution in modern dentistry today. They are the cheapest because they take the least amount of time to create – there are no experts involved, no dental crowns to place and no surgery.
DO DENTAL IMPLANTS GET CAVITIES?
No, dental implants do not get cavities, that is because they are not actually real teeth – they are made from titanium.
CAN FRONT TEETH BE IMPLANTED?
Absolutely. Dental implants are widely considered to be the number one solution to replace missing front teeth.
HOW DO YOU CLEAN TEETH AFTER IMPLANTS?
Implants require no special maintenance, you need to care for them just like you would with normal teeth; by brushing, flossing, and attending regular dental check-ups.
WHAT CAN YOU NOT DO AFTER AN IMPLANT?
Our implant surgeons advise that you avoid any strenuous activities the first few days following surgery. Plus, we highly advise to quit smoking, or to eliminate for a minimum of two weeks.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR IMPLANTS TO HEAL?
It is completely normal for patients to return to work the day after the implant procedure, and even in other cases, the same day. Over-the-counter medications are perfectly adequate to alleviate any discomfort.
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