Understand your options before deciding on treatment.
Clear, individual assessment for missing teeth, failing dentistry, unstable dentures and complex restorative problems.
Start with the problem—not the procedure.
Missing teeth
I have one or more missing teeth and would like to understand fixed and removable replacement options.
Failing teeth
My teeth are loose, heavily restored or repeatedly causing problems.
Unstable dentures
My dentures move, affect eating or make me feel self-conscious.
Complex rehabilitation
I have worn, broken or heavily restored teeth and need a comprehensive assessment.
Replacing missing teeth with implant-supported restorations.
Dental implants can support crowns, bridges or dentures for suitable patients.
Assessment considers bone availability, gum health, medical history, smoking, oral hygiene, bite, aesthetic requirements and the condition of the remaining teeth. The intended final restoration should guide implant planning.
Possible uses
- Replacing a single missing tooth
- Supporting a bridge where several teeth are missing
- Helping to stabilise a removable denture
- Supporting a fixed full-arch restoration
Important considerations
Implants are not maintenance-free and cannot be guaranteed to last indefinitely. Long-term success depends on individual risk factors, careful treatment, plaque control and ongoing professional maintenance.
Fixed solutions for a failing or edentulous arch.
Full-arch treatment may be considered when most or all teeth in one arch are missing, failing or have a poor prognosis.
Planning may involve extractions, implant placement, a temporary fixed bridge and a later definitive bridge. Immediate fixed teeth are possible in selected situations, but they depend on implant stability, bone quality and other clinical factors.
- Comprehensive diagnosis and prosthetic planning
- Discussion of fixed and removable alternatives
- Temporary restoration where clinically suitable
- Long-term hygiene and maintenance planning
Improved stability while retaining a removable design.
Implants can be used to help retain a denture, particularly where a conventional denture moves or lacks stability.
Overdentures remain removable for cleaning. They require maintenance of the denture, attachment components and implants, but can offer a more manageable option than a fixed bridge for some patients.
- Can improve retention and confidence
- Usually easier to clean than a fixed full-arch bridge
- Can be repaired or adjusted more readily
- Requires daily removal and cleaning
Restoring worn, broken or heavily restored teeth.
Not every complex dental problem requires implants.
Restorative assessment may include the condition of existing crowns and bridges, tooth wear, bite changes, aesthetic concerns, gum health and the long-term prognosis of individual teeth.
Worn teeth
Assessment of the cause, remaining tooth structure, bite and suitable additive or indirect restorative options.
Failing restorations
Planning replacement crowns, bridges or other restorations while considering the whole dentition.
Complex treatment planning
Sequencing care where teeth, implants, gums, bite and appearance all require consideration.
Second opinions
An independent assessment of options, limitations and questions to consider before proceeding.
From consultation to long-term maintenance.
Consultation
Discuss concerns, expectations, medical history and treatment goals.
Assessment
Clinical examination, photographs, scans or radiographs as appropriate.
Options
Written discussion of suitable options, likely stages, risks and alternatives.
Care & review
Treatment, healing, definitive restoration and maintenance planning.
Common questions about implant care.
Am I suitable for implants?
Suitability depends on clinical, medical and behavioural factors. An examination and appropriate imaging are necessary before advice can be personalised.
How long does treatment take?
Timing varies according to extractions, healing, bone grafting, implant stability and the type of restoration. Some cases can receive an immediate temporary restoration; others require staged healing.
Are implants guaranteed?
No. Implant treatment has recognised risks and failures can occur. Maintenance, oral hygiene, smoking and general health can influence outcomes.
Will I need bone grafting?
Not every patient requires grafting. This is assessed from the planned implant position, available bone and intended restoration.