Dental Implants - Winslow Dental

Why choose dental implants?

Improved appearance. Dental implants exactly mimic natural teeth and blend seamlessly into your smile. No-one will be able to tell you have an implant fitted!
Easier eating. Longing to eat whatever you want without worry? Fed up of loose dentures that move around? With secure dental implants anchored by your gum, enjoy eating again!
Long-lasting. Permanently fill the gap in your smile with innovative implants, designed to last a lifetime with the proper care.
Enhanced self-esteem. Watch your confidence soar as you feel so proud of your new smile you can’t help showing it off!

Our real dental implant results

We love transforming smiles and self-esteem with dental implants and are proud to have so many dental implant success stories. Our personalised service and exceptional attention to detail produce incredible outcomes – and our results speak for themselves! Ready to start your dental implants journey? Book your appointment today!

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Treatment steps to your new smile

Consultation
If you’re interested in dental implants, your treatment journey begins with a consultation. After an examination of your teeth and gums, which may include an x-ray and sometimes a 3D scan, we will confirm you are suitable for treatment and explain the dental implant process to you. You are also encouraged to ask any questions or share any concerns you have.
Planning and preparation
If you are happy to proceed, we will take further digital scans and images of your mouth. These are used to accurately plan the best position for your dental implants. A single implant is typically a direct replacement for your missing tooth, but some patients may need a bone graft or other preparatory treatment. We will take time to discuss this with you in detail.
Fitting your implant
We will skilfully place your titanium implant(s) into your jaw in our calm and relaxed surgery, using local anaesthetic to minimise your discomfort. The fitting appointment is relatively quick, but it will take around 3-6 months for your implant to heal and fuse with your bone. We may also fit a temporary tooth to protect your gum during this time. With All-on-4 dental implants, replacement teeth can be fitted immediately.
Your new smile!
Throughout your healing period, we will keep in touch and check your new implant is feeling good and you are keeping well. Once it has integrated with your jawbone, we will fit your custom-made replacement tooth or teeth, which could be a bridge, crown or denture. These will look beautifully natural and blend perfectly with your existing teeth. Your new smile is ready and you can show it off with pride!

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are seen as a superior way to replace missing teeth. They consist of a titanium post, which looks a bit like a screw, which is placed directly into your jawbone to create a new fixed tooth root. The titanium is very compatible with the human body, fusing to the surrounding bone in a process called osseointegration. This forms a strong and solid foundation for a natural-looking replacement tooth.

Dental implants are a permanent restorative option, allowing you to regain the look, feel and function of natural teeth. Improve your quality of life and boost your confidence – book your consultation today!

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Why visit Winslow Dental Practice for dental implants?

Our highly experienced principal dentist, Dr Ketan Karlekar, has a special interest in dental implants
Dr Karlekar has undergone extensive advanced training to ensure he delivers an exceptional service
We prioritise a personalised approach to modern dentistry, with our friendly team always putting our patients first
We use the latest advanced technology for safe, comfortable and precise treatments

Frequently asked questions

: Getting a dental implant will not hurt as much as you might expect! The implants are placed surgically but the operation is done very gently and under local anaesthetic. It will be no more uncomfortable than having a tooth extracted. In some cases, a second but much smaller procedure may be needed to uncover the implant, but this rarely causes discomfort.
: Dental implants are designed to be very long-lasting, and can even last a lifetime with the proper care. This includes maintaining an excellent oral hygiene routine at home, including brushing and flossing daily. You should also make sure you visit your dentist for regular check ups so they can keep an eye on your implant.
: The main types of implants are single implants, multiple implants, and full arch implants (also known as all on 4 dental implants). Single implants are designed as a direct replacement for a single missing tooth, fitted with no damage to the existing healthy natural teeth. Multiple implants can be strategically placed to support a bridge and replace a number of adjacent teeth. Full arch implants are used to replace a complete set of missing teeth, either on the upper or lower jaw. We can also anchor an existing denture into place using dental implants.
: When your treatment is complete, we give you a post-operative care plan to help you keep your dental implants in the best condition. You will need to visit us for regular gum maintenance, which is the key to maintaining good implant health. Your dental implant cannot decay, but the gum and surrounding bone is still susceptible to infection and disease. Keeping your mouth healthy will help prevent this.
: Implants are considered to have a number of advantages over dentures. They are permanently fixed into your jawbone, so are incredibly stable and feel just like natural teeth. Implants also stimulate your gum, so prevent bone loss in your jaw. All-on-4 dental implants allow us to replace a full arch of missing or failing teeth, working in a similar way to a complete denture. Dental implants can transform the way you eat and speak.
: Many people are suitable for dental implants. There is no age limit, and elderly patients are often suitable, although there are a few medical conditions that may prevent the use of implants in rare cases. Dental implants need enough good quality bone to lock into, so if you don’t have enough bone or it is too fragile, we can often use a bone grafting procedure.
: No treatment can be guaranteed to work but implants have a high success rate in the right cases. Complications are rare if the planning has been performed carefully. Implant treatment is now a well-established technique with a success rate of more than 95% over a fifteen year period. It is essential to care for implants properly once they are in your mouth or they may fail due to infection. Please ask us for more information.
: Smoking can inhibit proper healing of an implant. However, this does not prevent smokers from having implants successfully placed and restored. You should speak to your dentist for more specific information relating to your dental needs and the effects of smoking.
: We provide dental implants in Winslow from £2,680, including the creation and fitting of the crown on top. You will receive a fully costed treatment plan after your consultation. In many situations, the dental implant cost is only a little more than the cost of more conventional treatment with crowns and bridges. Please talk to us for more information.