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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Dental implant smile journey

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant 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 Cedar Dental Care:

  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 x-rays 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 implant 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 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 without 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

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Cedar Dental Care. 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

1643 Reviews

5.0

3rd June 2025

It is a pleasant relaxed environment. The dentist explained all the possible options and after discussion we have agreed a way forward and booked 5 appointments between now and November to carry out treatment

3rd June 2025

I have always received very good care and service at Cedar Dental.This is the reason for my continued use of this practice.

1st June 2025

Reception were very helpful in arranging a short notice appointment for a broken back tooth. Dentist Anish Patel`s explanation of the issue and solution was excellent and he put me at ease straight away as a new patient. He carried out a temporary repair with the assistance of his nurse very efficiently and painlessly and arranged for further treatment on another back tooth with small fracture.

1st June 2025

As a patient at Cedar Dental Carefor very many years I have always experienced first class attention and would not consider seeing another dentist.Would highly reccommend to anyone.

31st May 2025

The reception team makes you feel really special from the moment you walk in. The dentist is always very warm and explains exactly what is wrong, giving options as to treatment to ensure you are happy with the prognosis. He always checks in during treatment to make sure you are comfortable. The nurse is very friendly and makes sure all your comfort needs are met, as well as being very efficient assisting the dentist. I look forward to my appointments in the certain knowledge that I will be well treated and have a great outcome after treatment.

30th May 2025

Multiple appointments and a very positive experience. Thank you

30th May 2025

Trust in the experience and expertise of the dentist

30th May 2025

All staff are always excellent.

30th May 2025

Very well explained including the possible things that could go wrong or take more time

29th May 2025

Attention to detail is very high. Friendly staff. Level of work very high standard.

29th May 2025

I.v always been happy with cedar, for many years, excellent dentist

29th May 2025

Best dental practise i've ever been to

29th May 2025

Louise is efficient and knowledgable. Mr Patel inspected my teeth thoroughly. Gave me a course of action so a very satisfying visit.

28th May 2025

Abigail Dundas Was fantastic. Made me feel relaxed when I have the work done on my tooth. Talked me through the whole process.

28th May 2025

They are punctual, polite, and friendly.They check gums and teeth.

28th May 2025

Friendly, expert treatment.

28th May 2025

My son is autistic with PDA so oral hygiene is difficult. The reception team always helpful and the dentist (Rav) is so understanding and keeps the appointment a positive experience

24th May 2025

Waiting times are minimal, staff friendly

23rd May 2025

The reception team are always very friendly and it is always easy to get an appointment. My dentist knows I’m a nervous patient and always puts me at ease

22nd May 2025

All polite and everything ran smoothly

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