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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

1881 Reviews

5.0

7th October 2025

Dr Dundas understands how anxious I am when going to the dentist and always explains everything about my treatment and each step of the treatment as it happens.

7th October 2025

Highly efficient practice, that is very welcoming.

7th October 2025

The orthodontist is patient, kind, professional and brilliant with my son. Lots of information and reassurance given. She is highly reflective and thoughtful in her practise. Very impressed!

7th October 2025

I have always been treated very well by my dentist Anish Patel, he always listens to my needs and talks through everything with great detail, such a kind man I hope he never leaves the practice.

7th October 2025

My dentist is so professional and knowledgeable. She explains things clearly and reassures me. She takes an interest in the whole person, not just the health of their teeth.

5th October 2025

Past experience over years gives me confidence in the professional skill and reliablejudgements of the practitioners. The ethos of the practice is consistently caring and careful. Patients are welcomed warmly and treated with respect. All staff encountered at the practice communicate a respect for these values.

4th October 2025

The whole practice is welcoming ..from the easy hands free entrance doors , the receptionists to the attitude and friendliness the whole of the team.I have always been nervous of dentists …but not here.

4th October 2025

I have been a patient at the surgery for over 40 years and have always received excellent service, a lot of understanding and always had my mind put at rest if I had a problem.

3rd October 2025

Mr Patel was very kind and patient

3rd October 2025

Friendly and long term family dentist.

3rd October 2025

Both Patrick and his nurse showed great compassion to me as September had been a complicated month for me. My check up went well and I was offered a clean of my teeth there and then.Always happy with my treatment at Cedar Dental.

3rd October 2025

Mr Patel explained exactly what was going to happen at the beginning and along the way too. I have just had knee surgery and found the chair uncomfortable. Mr Patels dental nurse Chloe I think was her name brought me a cushion to support my knee which was a god send and made a massive difference as the appointment was an hour long.

3rd October 2025

I have been a patient at Ceder for many many years and have always had reliable and professional treatment.

2nd October 2025

As an emergency appointment I was fitted in on the very day Abby was back from holiday, as ever she sorted them issue in one appointment. Abby always takes time for a personal experience, faultless. As an emergency appt was offered an alternative dentist by the incredible admin team, but declined to wait for Abby, who I trust completely with all my care.

1st October 2025

Fantastic care, from the entire team, clinical and non-clinical. We feel treated as individuals.

1st October 2025

Well explained advice given, prompt appointment. All staff friendly

1st October 2025

Professional, friendly and efficient. All runs like clockwork and all the team are lovely

30th September 2025

Appointment time was perfect as after work in the evening, no waiting to be seen. Many thanks!

30th September 2025

Excellent

29th September 2025

My dentist RAV is always willing to talk and make me feel at ease. His staff are kind, friendly and welcoming.

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