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Dental Implants

Dr Rik Trivedi has a keen interest in placing dental implants. This treatment is at the cutting edge of modern dentistry and is considered the ‘Gold- standard’ in replacing missing teeth. He has been placing dental implants for over 10 years and has attended numerous advanced dental courses both here and abroad. Rik is currently studying the Diploma in Implant Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons to further his advanced training. He uses the Ankylos Dental implant system.

Step 1: Initial Dental Implant Consultation

At this initial appointment we discuss your wish list, the benefits of dental implant treatment and considerations. Whether it be for restoring missing teeth/gaps, improving chewing, replacing dentures and failed bridges or preventing bone loss, dental implants usually are the best long-term option for these situations. We take necessary xrays, impressions and other other data required for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Step 2: Diagnosis and treatment planning

At this appointment X-rays and other diagnostic information is discussed  and a treatment plan is formulated,discussed and approved by you.

Step 3: .Diagnostic preview and surgical template

From the diagnostic information a surgical template is made for precise placement of dental implants in the mouth and a diagnostic preview of the final result is made and approved by you for a predictable and pleasing end result.

Step 4: Dental Implant Placement

At this appointment we place your dental Implants and provide you with a temporary restoration based on the agreed diagnostic preview  to restore your smile and and function whilst your dental implants are healing.

Step 5: Final Restoration Fit.

After the dental implants have healed (usually between 3 to 6 months after placement) the final implant supported restorations (crowns, bridges or dentures) are fitted and tweaked to your satisfaction

Step 6: Review and celebration

At this appointment we review and verify you are happy with your new smile and celebrate your renewed confidence  with chewing and smiling.

Dental implants offer a permanent solution for your missing teeth. A dental implant is essentially a substitute for a natural root and commonly it is screw or cylinder shaped. Each implant is placed into a socket carefully drilled at the precise location of the intended tooth. Often the implant can be placed at the same time as removal of the tooth all on the same day.

If an implant has a screw-thread on its outer surface it can be screwed into position and if it does not, it is usually tapped into place. The main aim during installation of any implant is to achieve immediate close contact with the surrounding bone. This creates an initial stability, which over time is steadily enhanced by further growth of bone into microscopic roughnesses on the implant surface.

In order to support replacement teeth, dental implants normally have some form of internal screw thread or post space that allows a variety of components to be fitted. Once fitted, these components provide the foundation for long-term support of crowns, bridges or dentures. Click here for illustrated information.


We also offer interest free and low cost payment plans with Medenta to help you to spread the cost of your treatment. With our 0% facility you pay the cost of your dental treatment - no more and no less. Interest-free means just that! In terms of the low cost facilities, we provide you with a quotation that shows the monthly payment and the total interest payable over the term of the loan. There are no hidden costs and no deposit is required! To find out more details, please click here.


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