Implant rehabilitation that brings your smile back

Most cases take between three and nine months from initial surgery to final teeth, depending on healing time and whether extra bone support is needed. With the All-on-4 method, you'll often leave with a temporary set of teeth on the day of surgery, so you're never without a smile during treatment.

Often yes. We routinely treat patients who've been told elsewhere they aren't suitable. Modern grafting techniques and the All-on-4 approach mean very few people are genuinely ineligible. Your free consultation and 3D scan will give you a definitive answer.

That's the entire point. Dr Mitran designs the final teeth to suit your face, your features and your bite. We're not trying to give you generic teeth, we're trying to give you teeth that look like they belong to you.

With proper care, implants can last a lifetime. The teeth attached to them may need refurbishing over the years, but the implants themselves are designed as a permanent solution. Good oral hygiene, regular check-ups and avoiding smoking all help to maximise their lifespan.

You'll meet Dr Mitran, talk through your concerns and goals, and have an examination. If a 3D scan is needed for accurate planning, that's an additional £200. You'll leave with a clear picture of your options and a no-obligation treatment plan.

The implant surgery itself is performed under local anaesthetic, so the area is completely numb throughout. Dr Nistor makes a small opening in the gum, places the titanium implants into pre-planned positions in your jawbone, and closes everything up. For All-on-4 cases, a temporary set of teeth is often fitted on the same day, so you walk out with a smile already in place. Most patients are surprised at how comfortable and straightforward the actual surgery feels.

Most patients are back to normal activities within 2 to 3 days. Some swelling, bruising and mild discomfort are normal for the first week, all of which respond well to over-the-counter pain relief. You'll be on a soft food diet for a couple of weeks to protect the area, and Dr Nistor will see you for short follow-up appointments to check on healing. Avoiding smoking is particularly important during this stage.

No. For most All-on-4 cases, a temporary set of fixed teeth is fitted on the same day as the implant surgery, so you're never without a smile. For other cases, a temporary denture can be used during the healing period. Dr Mitran will plan this out with you at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect.

Implant rehabilitation has a very high success rate, but as with any surgery there are risks to be aware of. Possible complications include infection at the surgical site, implant rejection (rare), nerve sensitivity (rare), or in the upper jaw, sinus issues if a sinus lift is involved. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and poor oral hygiene can all affect healing. Dr Nistor will go through every risk in detail at your consultation and use 3D imaging to plan the surgery as precisely as possible to minimise them.

Very close, yes. Implants are fixed firmly into your jawbone, so they don't move, slip or come out the way dentures do. Most patients say their implant teeth feel completely natural within a few weeks, and they're able to eat, speak and smile without thinking about them. The bite force is significantly stronger than dentures, which is one of the biggest changes patients comment on.

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Yes, once fully healed. Unlike traditional dentures, implant-supported teeth let you eat almost anything you want, including steak, apples, crusty bread and the foods many denture wearers have to avoid. We do recommend being cautious with very hard foods (ice, hard sweets) the way you would with natural teeth.

For most patients, speech improves with implant-supported teeth, particularly if you've struggled with loose dentures. There may be a short adjustment period of a few days to a few weeks as your tongue gets used to the new shape of your teeth, but most patients settle into it quickly.

It's a substantial step up. Traditional dentures rest on the gums and can slip, click, or feel uncomfortable. They also don't stop the jawbone from shrinking over time, which is why dentures often need refitting every few years. Implant rehabilitation gives you a fixed, stable smile, preserves the jawbone underneath, and feels much more like your own teeth. The trade-off is the upfront cost and the time involved, but most patients find it transformative.

The All-on-4 method uses just four strategically placed implants to support a full set of fixed teeth, rather than one implant per tooth. It's particularly clever because the implants are angled to take advantage of the strongest parts of your jawbone, often avoiding the need for bone grafting even when bone has been lost. For many patients, it means a quicker treatment with less surgery and the same long-term results.

Day to day, brush twice a day and use special brushes or floss designed for implants to clean underneath and around the bridge. Regular check-ups and hygiene appointments are essential to spot any early signs of issues. Avoiding smoking is particularly important, as it significantly affects long-term implant health. With good care, your implants can last for decades.

If anything feels different (looseness, soreness, gum changes), get in touch straight away. Most issues are minor and easily resolved if caught early. In the rare case that an implant fails, it can usually be removed and the area allowed to heal before a new implant is placed. Regular check-ups make spotting any small issues early much more likely.