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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

1581 Reviews

5.0

22nd April 2025

From entering reception to leaving the team were very polite and friendly. I had no problems whatsoever very professional !!!

20th April 2025

The receptionist was welcoming and as always Abbey was brilliant.

19th April 2025

The overall experience within the practice.

18th April 2025

Dr Patel is a fantastic clinician and one of the most thorough dentists that I’ve ever had! Never a suggestion of unnecessary work, just good, honest dentistry.

16th April 2025

Abby Dundas is amazing and always goes above and beyond for me. She is very holistic in her treatment and asks about my other health problems also

16th April 2025

Attention and care was kind and sincere. I was confident in the care I was given.

15th April 2025

The dentist team that I have had experience of and their nurses are always very professional supportive and go out of their way to help follow up with any questions or quieres.My treatment is always of a high standard.

13th April 2025

Fabulous friendly and professional service all round from all members of staff

13th April 2025

All staff are polite and respectful whilst also being jolly enough to relieve any anxiety.Facilities are extremely clean and comfortable.The technical expertise expressed gives you confidence in the treatment you are receiving.

13th April 2025

Made to feel relaxed and the procedure was clearly explained. Aftercare clearly explained

13th April 2025

Highly skilled practitioners. Staff talked through everything that the were doing.

13th April 2025

Very efficient service

13th April 2025

A clean and well organised practice. Somehow makes a dental visit a reasonably pleasant and enjoyable thing.

12th April 2025

Friendliness of all the staff and the professionalism of all involved.

11th April 2025

I am more than happy with the treatment I receive on a regular basis from Abigail Dundas. She has particular expertise with a problem I sometimes experience and has always managed to resolve the issue.My only question is about the pricing of treatments. They seem to increase every 6 months and there is no advice given about how much treatments will cost. Having said that, I'm happy to pay.

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Katfish

Highly recommend. Warm and welcoming staff (receptionists, the dentist, the nurse). They all made a visit to dentist a pleasant experience. Extremely happy with the dentist - Thorough check up.

10th April 2025

All the staff brilliant, modern feelings not run down

9th April 2025

Dentist was very reassuring and calm. The hygienist was very thorough with the clean and provided a hand scale. Have terrible phobia of dentists but felt okay.

9th April 2025

My dentist is very good at explaining what is going on with my teeth and the options available for any treatments which might be needed. I am given a quote for any treatments suggested.

8th April 2025

Professional and friendly staff that showed care and pride in their role. Clean reception area and consultation room

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