Dental Implants

At your free consultation in Ruislip, we will talk to you about the process and benefits of having dental implants and answer any questions that you have.

We will then give your teeth and mouth a thorough examination.

Using x-rays and our Cone Beam CT scanner (CBCT) we can check the health of your existing teeth, your gums and your jaw.

The CBCT scanner allows us to understand how much bone you have available and will help us to better control your dental implant treatment by telling us exactly how and where to place your dental implants.

On the day of your dental implant surgery, you will arrive at the dental practice in Ruislip where we will put you at ease.

You will be given a local anaesthetic to numb the specific area of your mouth so that you cannot feel anything.

If we are replacing failing or loose teeth, these will be gently extracted at this point.

Next, using computer guided technology, we will place the titanium metal posts gently into your jaw using keyhole surgery. This not only gives the optimum results in precisely placing your dental implants, but it means that minimal surgery is required giving you a quicker recovery time.

Once your dental implants have been placed, we will fit your temporary teeth so that you are not left with any gaps. The temporary teeth are strong enough to last whilst your gums heal.

Usually, the healing period for most patients lasts between 2 and 6 months and this allows for your dental implants to fuse with your jawbone. This is critical for the dental implants to be a success.

You may feel that your mouth is a bit sore during the first few days after having dental implant surgery, but this should be manageable with paracetamol, and you will be back to work or your usual routines within a day or two.

Whilst your gums and dental implants are healing, we will be making your bespoke set of permanent new teeth at J&R Dental in Ruislip.

After the healing period, we will invite you back to the dental practice in Ruislip to have your new teeth fitted.

Depending on whether you have had a single dental implant or dental implants for one or both arches, will determine the type of final restoration. You may have a single crown or a bridge supporting a complete set of teeth to your upper or lower jaw.

Once this has been fitted, you will leave the surgery with a brand new smile.

It is important to keep up a good oral hygiene routine to protect your dental implants and enhance their longevity. You should brush and floss your teeth twice a day as usual and be sure to visit the dentist and hygienist at J&R Dental in Ruislip on a regular basis.