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Dental implant smile journey

Serving patients throughout Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, our dentist, will assess your oral health, discuss your case and consider all of the implant treatment options available to you before issuing a treatment plan.

Dental implant treatment will typically take between 3 to 6 months to complete and include the following steps at Temple Square Dental:

  1. Consultation – our dentist will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment our dentist will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using xrays and scans. This will assess the bone support for a dental implant as sometimes it is necessary to carry out a bone graft or sinus lift to ensure we have the appropriate foundation into which we can securely place the implants.
  2. Pre-treatment – Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation our dentist will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

    Some patients may need to see a hygienist for a course of treatment to ensure their gums are strong and healthy before the dental implant process can begin.

    our dentist will also check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully at this initial consultation. If there is insufficient bone you may need to need pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts. You may have to wait several months for this to heal prior to starting your dental implant journey.
  3. Implant placement – Once you are dentally fit and have healthy bone structure, you are ready for your implant placement. The process and length of appointment will vary depending on your individual requirements and complexity. our dentist will advise in advance what to expect throughout this appointment. You will be given a local anaesthetic to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the process.

    With All on 4 treatments (known as ‘same day smile’), the final replacement teeth are fitted the same day with out the need to wait for healing and integration.
  4. Healing and integration - The titanium post (dental implant) needs to be left for a short time for the bone and gum to heal around it before it can be used to support a new tooth. Once that happens, the titanium becomes one with the bone around it… a key stage is known as biological integration.

    This stage can take between 3 and 6 months. Once the implant has integrated with the bone, it provides a strong and stable platform for the new crown, bridge or denture.
  5. Restoring - Once your implant integrates with the bone, we are then able to restore the implant with replacement teeth. This stage is carried out over 2 appointments. At the first appointment we will take scans/impressions of the position of the implants in relation to your other teeth and structures, so that the crown/bridge/denture can be carefully crafted to best blend with your natural smile.

    At the second appointment our dentist will then securely fix your crown, bridge or denture to the dental implant. Most teeth attached to implants are fixed permanently and can only be removed by your dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to the implants, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning. In all cases, your dentist will ensure that your replacement teeth fit properly, match your other teeth and feel comfortable. Once in place, they will look, feel and function as a natural tooth.
  6. Aftercare - Implants are an excellent option and investment in your health. With the right aftercare, they can last for a lifetime.

    For such a long-term success, taking care of your implant is important. As with natural teeth, implants require the same regular check-ups and conscientious oral hygiene. Once you follow these guidelines, your implants can be maintained for decades.

To find out more about how dental implants could transform your life, book a consultation with our dentist!

Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Temple Square Dental. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

1092 Reviews

5.0

10th December 2024

Been using this practice for more than 38 years. Standards of service, care and consideration always consistently good. Lucy is a fab hygienist.

8th December 2024

Very friendly, everything was explained through all treatment.

5th December 2024

Great people, highly professional, courteous, friendly, competent.

5th December 2024

Pleasant and caring staff.

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Victoria Fitt

The best dental experience iv ever had, i have several problem due to being scared of my old dentist for a number of reason, but here wow just wow, the reassurance and made me feel so comfortable this was all staff, thank you so much you have regained my faith in dentists again, highly recommend for anyone who is scared or nervous. I look forward to my journey with them.

28th November 2024

Good professional friendly staff

28th November 2024

I used a different hygienist at this visit to who I have used before, Lucie. She was extremely friendly and informative. I will most definitely be back to see her!

27th November 2024

My dental appt was scheduled with James but he was sick on the day and I was grateful that Mark could do my check up instead. He was a professional and friendly dentist and I had a very positive experience.

24th November 2024

Jacqui is always approachable, and she is great at putting me at ease and explaining what she is going to do, the atmosphere in the surgery is very relaxed and friendly

24th November 2024

Always receive professional advice and help and staff are courteous. Normally are able to arrange an appointment when required.

23rd November 2024

Very professional and friendly staff

21st November 2024

Great care and attention to detail. Very efficient. Caring and kind treatment.

19th November 2024

Happy and smiley team everyone of them said good morning/hello

14th November 2024

Very professional and really nice!!

13th November 2024

Could not fault anything

13th November 2024

All staff are friendly , helpful, polite and re-assuring.You are greeted wth a smile and every step of a procedure is carefully explained to you.

12th November 2024

The staff are very friendly and the quality of the treatment first class

12th November 2024

Everyone is friendly and helpful. They are always happy to arrange for my appointments to be on the ground floor.There is always a friendly welcome and all of the team put you at ease if you are nervous, and they are very understanding. I do recommend Temple Square to anyone looking for a new dentist.

12th November 2024

Everyone I dealt with was friendly and professional from start to finish

10th November 2024

Very competent experience

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