IMPLANT CONSULTATIONS & ASSESSMENTS


FREE
PRELIMINARY IMPLANT ASSESSMENTS:
The Online Dental Implant Assessment Questionnaire will take you just a few minutes to complete, but could save you a fortune. We will forward an indication of the possible treatment solutions with an estimate of costs within two working days. Click here for the Dental Implant Assessment

FREE DENTAL IMPLANT CONSULTATIONS: We are offering free dental implant consultations with one of our expert implant dentists. The Dental Implant Assessment Form (above) will give us an idea of the treatment you may require in advance, which will save time for both patients and the clinic. If you have already had a consultation at another clinic, please bring the treatment plan with you. A CT scan will usually be required at a cost of £125, so if you have already had one, please let us know in advance. (Nuffileld Hospitals charge £500 for a CT scan)

TO BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL: 01579 389623 OR CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

FREE ADVICE & INFORMATION LINE: Discuss your requirements with our Implant Coordinators, who will be able to offer a great deal of valuable advice and information on implant restoration possibilities, plus give you an estimate of costs for various types of procedures. This is best carried out over the telephone, or by visiting the clinic in person if you live nearby. We will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.

CALL OUR FREE ADVICE AND INFORMATION LINE ON: 01579 389623

FREE LIKE-FOR-LIKE COMPARISONS: If you have previously had an implant consultation and you would like a second opinion free of charge, if you been provided with a treatment plan, and/or a report, simply send us a copy. We will be able to give you a 'like for like' comparison of cost, without any charge.

MONEY SAVING OPTION: The charges noted on the 'Charges' page are based on more complex cases. In many simpler clinical cases our fees per completed implant can be reduced by as much as £100.00 each. Simple treatments can be completed in fewer appointments, and the reduction of £100 per completed implant reflects the surgery time that can be saved.

Factors determining whether cases are simple or complex include; bone quality, periodontal condition, whether immediate loading is possible at the time of implant placement, whether initial stability is adequate for immediate healing abutment placement and in whether or not final impressions can be taken at the time of implant placement. To check if you might be a suitable patient for the reduced fee, call 01579 389623 and ask to speak to Darren our group implant coordinator.

PRICE MATCH: We are very confident that we offer the best value for money, with the highest possible standard of treatment carried out by highly qualified and expert clinicians. If you have been offered a lower price, however, we will match any price offered for the same treatment.

FREE TRANSFERS: We provide FREE transfers from local Rail Stations, in our 7-seater courtesy cars for all patients who attend for treatment. We also offer transport from local airports at greatly reduced costs.

TO BOOK ONE OF THE CONSULTATIONS CALL
01579 389623
OR CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE

Courtesy Car
DentalcarePlus 7-Seater Courtesy Car

Implant Suitability CT Scan

During this appointment a CT scan will be taken to determine your suitability for implant restorative treatment. The scan results will confirm the depth, width, density and quality of the jawbone in the regions where it is considered that implants could be placed. If you need any clarification of the information provided at this appointment our Implant Coordinator will explain everything in non-clinical terminology. A full written report on the CT scan findings will be forwarded to you, offering various solutions for you to study at your leisure.


The Importance of CT scans:
CT scans are not only essential to measure the depth and width of the bone in the optimum implant locations, but they also offer a highly accurate assessment of bone quality and condition. Without CT scans these conditions cannot be determined until the surgical procedure has already commenced. Normal Panoral X-Rays don’t show a 3-D view that is needed to assess the exact bone depth in the areas of the sinus cavities. Patients are often told that they are unable to have implants due to insufficient bone depth in the sinus areas, whereas a CT scan may well show that there is sufficient width to place implants at an angle, and successfully complete implant restoration without the need of sinus lifting. We consider that a CT scan is essential for safe implant placement and that Panoral X-Rays do not provide sufficient accuracy. For this reason we will not take the risk of placing any implants without first taking a CT scan, which is why DentalcarePlus Implant Centres were amongst the first clinics in the UK to have CT scanners.

The Importance of Dental Hygiene & Periodontal Treatment:
Good oral hygiene and healthy gums are essential for the longevity of implant-based restorations. An implant may be perfectly placed, but if the gums are in a poor condition, osseointegration, the bonding of bone to implant, will be slower and may even not happen at all. This means that a non-osseointegrated implant may have to be removed. Also, with progressive periodontitis an implant may become loose over time. This is why we always recommend periodontal treatment prior to implant placement. Because we realise the importance of having healthy gums, we are one of only a few clinics in the UK to have specialised laser equipment, known as ‘Periowave’, which destroys the bacteria that cause periodontitis. After treatment, the gums have a far better chance of healing and to recover their ability to osseointegrate with a natural tooth or an implant. The overall periodontal condition will be greatly improved.

The average worldwide rate for implant rejection is 4%. With over 15,000 successful implant placements to date, our low implant rejection rate, which would make any implantologist proud, at just 0.4% (10 times less) is due to the fact that most of our patients follow our recommendations, and opt for the essential pre-operative treatment.


TO BOOK A CONSULTATION CALL
01579 389623
OR CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE