Specialist Dentistry
Dental
Implants
At Devonshire House our team of Specialist Prosthodontists are highly experienced in the placement of dental implants.
Implants, the treatment of choice to replace missing teeth.
Say goodbye to dentures, enjoy your food and smile confidently again with dental implants.
Implants are anchored in the jaw, just like teeth, so there is no artificial plastic on the roof of the mouth and the need for adhesives and denture creams is eliminated. More importantly, the use of dental implants does not impact healthy adjacent teeth and also solves the problem of bone loss that comes with missing teeth. They really are the closest thing possible to natural teeth.
At Devonshire House, we have been providing implant treatment for over 35 years. Dental implants return you to a confident smile and unlike dentures don’t move and can last a lifetime. Placing a dental implant into your jaw provides a support for your long lasting replacement teeth.
Devonshire House Implant Treatments
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Implants To Replace A Single Tooth
Replacement of individual teeth with a single tooth implant supported crown. This treatment can avoid using teeth adjacent to a gap to support bridges and can eliminate dentures. Sometimes a failing tooth can be replaced with a dental implant immediately avoiding you having to wear even a temporary bridge or denture.
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Implants To Replace Multiple Missing Teeth
Replacement of several adjacent teeth with an implant retained bridge. This treatment is used to replace a group of failing teeth or partial dentures with a fixed permanent solution.
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A Complete New Set of Teeth Supported By Implants
Replacement of all the teeth in the upper or lower jaw. Implants can be placed into the jawbone and used to support a fixed bridge of a full row of teeth. This treatment can help patients who have concerns about their existing denture or who have just a few teeth remaining. The system has been developed and refined over the years and it now allows us to offer our patients “Smile in a Day”. Even patients who have been without teeth for most of their lives can still have new fixed teeth supported on four implants. The implants and a bridge are all fitted in one day.
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Implants To Support Dentures
Implant enhancement of dentures. Loose, full or partial dentures can be secured by a clip arrangement to a single implant or a small number of implants allowing the patient to regain their sense of security and confidence. This is a less sophisticated treatment than the full arch fixed rehabilitation but makes a huge difference in our patients’ experience of denture wearing.
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Implants To Support Braces
Implant Enhanced Orthodontics. Attaching implants to orthodontic braces has revolutionised the treatment possibilities for straightening teeth in adults. Using an implant as an anchor for a fixed brace has allowed patients with teeth that were previously difficult to treat to have their teeth moved into much better positions.
Dental Implants Can:
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Replace a single tooth or several missing teeth
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Replace a full set of teeth (“Smile in a Day”)
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Replace teeth missing because of failing teeth or severe periodontal disease
Over 35 Years Experience of Providing Patients With Implant Treatment
The technology and science involved in the development of reliable dental implants was first introduced to mainstream dental care in the 1970s following the revolutionary work of Professor P I Brånemark in Sweden. Brånemark implants have represented the benchmark system for dental tooth replacement and dental prosthesis support ever since.
Since Devonshire House introduced this treatment to the Cambridge area in 1988 the sophistication of implants available has continuously developed allowing us to help more patients with every type of dental problem. The success of our implant treatments is due to the availability of implant specialists in-house, the full range of implant treatments and specialist training. Our specialist dental technicians working in our on-site laboratory help us manage these complex treatments for our patients.
Providing Implant Treatment
Since 1988
Dental Implant Fees
Single implant and crown
from £3,200
Additional adjacent implants and crowns
from £2,800 each
Bone Grafting
from £300
Full jaw implant supported bridge on 4 implants
from £16,000 per jaw
Dental
Implants FAQs
A dental implant is composed of three components: a small titanium screw that is inserted into and fuses with the jawbone, an “abutment” or post which attaches to the implant, and a crown (in the case of one implant) that fits over the abutment to provide a natural looking tooth that functions well. Dental implants may be used to replace individual teeth, multiple teeth, or all your teeth in one or both arches. In the case of a full arch, 14 teeth may be supported by as few as four implants.
A dental implant, whether it be metal or ceramic, is designed to replace a single tooth and is composed of three parts:
● the small titanium or ceramic screw that fuses into the jaw
● the abutment, which forms a small post protruding above the gum line
● the tooth shaped porcelain crown, providing a natural appearance
Dental implants are very reliable and have a success rate of 95%.
At Devonshire House a single dental implant and crown costs from £3,200 depending on complexity. Any additional implants and crowns start from £2,800 each. Before your procedure, you will be given a treatment plan detailing the full fee breakdown.
Finance options available to spread the cost of treatment with interest free options
Placing an implant by one of our specialist implant dentists usually takes around 1 hour under local anaesthetic. Usually implants will need to heal for 3 months before a tooth can be fitted. However, in some circumstances, a temporary tooth can be fitted immediately.
You can have several implants placed at the same time. We can even provide you with a full set of new teeth with only 4 implants. This procedure is called “Smile in a Day”.
The dental implant procedure, as with any other oral surgical procedures, can give some discomfort. However this can be kept to a minimum with local anaesthesia. Sedation is also an option to help you relax. Most patients tell us that they were much more comfortable during and following the procedure than they had anticipated. We advise you to take life easy for a couple of days following surgery and to follow the advice in our post surgery guide.
Dental implant aftercare is extremely important. You will need to brush and floss your new teeth just as you do your natural teeth. We advise you see your hygienist every 4 to 6 months and they will demonstrate appropriate cleaning techniques. Looking after a dental implant is easy and we have a guide to dental implant aftercare to help you. As with natural teeth, you will need to visit your dentist and hygienist regularly for review and maintenance.
Please feel free to contact our Treatment Co-ordinator who will be happy to arrange an appointment to discuss any further questions. Call 01223 245266 or email tc@devonshirehousedental.co.uk
- Implants are fixed in place and look and perform almost like natural teeth
- Implants fit precisely without slipping or the need for adhesives
- Implants preserve facial features, and restore a natural smile
- Implants avoid damage to surrounding healthy teeth
- Implants prevent loss of bone in the area of the missing teeth
- Implants improve your appearance, your confidence, and your ability to eat the foods you like without worry about your teeth
- Implant treatment can last a lifetime
With more than three decades of clinical experience and over a million patients treated worldwide, statistics confirm the success rate of 95% for single teeth and close to 100% for implant bridges using Nobel Biocare implants.
Almost everyone that has lost a tooth, several teeth or even all of their teeth is a candidate for dental implants. There are very few situations in which implants are not suitable. We will assess your suitability before undergoing any treatment.
Age is not a factor for dental implant success. Bone healing around dental implants occurs in patients from the 6th to the 10th decade of life with almost equal success as in younger patients. The only thing to stand in the way of dental implant treatment in the elderly is general medical health, your Devonshire House dentist can discuss this with you at your consultation.
Yes, you can and it will change your life. With dental implants you avoid the pain and embarrassment of dentures.
- Your teeth will not slip or fall out
- You won’t need to avoid any activities
- You won’t need to worry about what you eat
- There are no clasps, clips or plastic covering the top of your mouth
Metal-free implants are tooth replacements that avoid metallic materials, offering a more natural look and potentially better biocompatibility than traditional titanium implants.
Ceramic implants offer all of the functional benefits associated with titanium implants: reliability, high strength, excellent integration in the bone with the added benefits of being:
- a metal-free alternative with excellent biocompatibility
- the same colour as a natural tooth so will not shimmer through thin or recessed gums
- an alternative implant solution for patients allergic to metal or with heightened gum sensitivity
Implant treatment and aftercare is identical for metal and non-metal implants and our Specialist Prosthodontists will be able to talk you through both options and will advise you of the best solution to meet your individual needs.
Testimonials
I would like to say how thrilled I am with the implants. I think the enormity of what you have achieved has just hit me. Thank you and all your colleagues for their kindness during the treatment.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
I am so pleased with my recent implants and I am learning to smile fully and laugh again with confidence.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
I found the experience very calm and that I was in safe and experienced hands. The end result was amazing it has given me more confidence and I would recommend anyone who is thinking about an Implant to use this practice.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
I have been a regular patient since having implants done 4 years ago. Implants was a scary (and expensive) undertaking but I have never regretted it. i used to be constantly bothered by low level pain, had to worry every time I ordered from a restaurant menu whether my choice was suitable or too chewy and often felt slightly under the weather. Now I never think about my teeth at all. A really top class professional job and a big thank you to my s dentist in whom I felt complete confidence as the treatment progressed. The treatment really did change my life. I highly recommend this practice.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
I have been treated at Devonshire House by Wail Girgis over the past 6 months for, what you might call, a ‘whole mouth refit’ including implants. Wail has extensive experience and technical expertise (and that is my highest accolade). He has responded with patience to my need for information, and his personal responses and attention to detail have inspired confidence even in a sceptical critic such as myself. Thank you Wail. I had previously sought implant treatment at another private practice in Cambridge which, I have since learned, has won the prize for the best provider (of implants). I was turned down as too complex a case. I can only assume that they were concerned about having a potential failure who could have had an adverse effect on their statistics. Wail had no hesitation in taking up the challenge of my dental treatment and has provided it with calm expertise. I also considered seeking the treatment abroad – a much cheaper option, but probably more risky, and it would have been impractical to provide the detailed follow up and numerous checks provided by DH, even if available.
Devonshire House is the most expensive, but worth it for the quality of treatment it provides through experts such as Wail.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
I travel 50+ miles to the Devonshire House Practice, several times a year for the expertise of the dental and the hygienist teams. Wail Girgis provided me with full sets of implants 11 years ago. I can say that despite a few relatively minor setbacks (which Wail and Yaz always see me through) I have never looked back. I would honestly say my investment with this practice transformed my life – and that really isn’t an over statement.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
Cyrus has been so utterly marvellous for the whole time he has treated me. He took several X-rays and took the time to explain the details of my treatment before proceeding to extract two teeth and put in two implants within my allotted time. I experienced absolutely no pain, at the time or since. His work is exceptional.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
Thank you for returning my smile.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
I was very nervous about having an implant, sinus lift and bone grafting. From the minute I arrived my dentist made me feel like I was in safe hands. I was well informed, he made to feel comfortable, safe and reassured. He talked to me through the process and created a sense of lightness and ease.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
Expensive but the best. I came to Dr Nikkhah for ceramic implants for 3 upper front teeth. Was really apprehensive at first but I needn’t have been. He always kept me informed and always made sure I was comfortable and happy with what was being done. He gave me back my smile with beautiful natural front teeth and I’m really happy with them. I have returned to him for more implants. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
This is an absolutely outstanding dental practice with the reputation of being one of the best in the Eastern Counties. I have been attending this practice for over 20 years travelling from Norwich in order to do so. I was referred to the practice when I suffered a dental emergency when working in Cambridge. My teeth were in a dreadful state and it was almost certain I would have to use dentures which I wanted to avoid at all cost. Between 2002 and 2006 Mr Ian Pearson gradually inserted implants in both my upper and lower jaws ultimately providing me with an almost completely new set of teeth. The process is not cheap but it has to be recognised that dental implants are difficult and there are many many horror stories about disastrous work undertaken by discounters at home and abroad. Over 20 years I have nothing but praise for a remarkable dentist and for the setup at Devonshire House generally. Such is the excellence of the work that over the last 5 years my annual inspection has shown that I have needed no treatment whatsoever. I am not willing to take any chance with my teeth by visiting anybody else despite the inconvenience of the train journey.
Dental Implants Patient
3 months ago
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