Question 1

Can I spread the cost of treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer flexible finance options on eligible treatments, allowing you to spread the cost of your dental care.

Question 2

Will my new smile look natural?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We carefully plan every restoration to complement your facial features, bite, and natural tooth colour for beautiful, realistic results.

Question 3

How much does full mouth rehabilitation cost?

Accepted Answer

Every treatment plan is unique. Following your consultation, we will provide a personalised treatment plan with transparent costs and discuss finance options if required.

Question 4

Is full mouth rehabilitation painful?

Accepted Answer

Your comfort is our priority. Modern techniques, effective local anaesthesia, and sedation options where appropriate help ensure a comfortable treatment experience.

Question 5

How long does full mouth rehabilitation take?

Accepted Answer

Treatment times vary depending on the complexity of your case. Some patient complete treatment in a few months, while more complex rehabilitation may take longer.

Question 6

How is full mouth rehabilitation different from a smile makeover?

Accepted Answer

A smile makeover is primarily focused on improving the appearance of your smile. Full mouth rehabilitation goes further — it addresses the health and function of your whole mouth, including your bite, jaw, and gum health, alongside aesthetics. Many patients need elements of both.

Question 7

What is the recovery process like after implant surgery?

Accepted Answer

Mild swelling or discomfort may occur for a few days. Most patients return to normal activities within 1–2 days.

Question 8

Can I get an implant if I have gum disease?

Accepted Answer

Gum disease must be treated first, as healthy gums are essential for implant success.

Question 9

How long will the implant last?

Accepted Answer

If the integration is successful and the area is well cared for and maintained with regular reviews and monitoring, an implant should last a lifetime.

It is possible to chip a crown or bridge on implants in the same way that it is possible to chip a tooth and sometimes the outer screw over the implants may become loose which can be easily corrected. We recommend annual reviews with x-rays to check the bone levels around the implants in addition to your regular check-ups with your dentist. We offer an annual review and you can enter in one of our membership plans with check-ups and hygiene sessions to take care of the treated area.

Question 10

Can I get my implant put at the time when the tooth is removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in some cases, our skilled surgeons and dentists can place an implant immediately after extraction in the socket, provided there is no infection around the socket and if it meets with all the suitable criteria gone through the assessment. It can then be covered with a temporary tooth till the healing takes place. But most of the times, it is better to wait for the healing to take place before placing dental implants.

Don’t worry because you need never have a gap – there are several temporary replacement solutions available to make sure there is no embarrassment at any stage through the implant process.

Question 11

What happens if the implant fails? Is there any guaranty?

Accepted Answer

Any surgical procedure can have complications and dental implants are no exception. At the assessment stage, we look into all the potential side effects and complications if any and those are explained to the patient. If there are any contraindications present, we may defer or cancel the treatment.
When an implant is placed, your bone then needs to grow onto and fuse to the implant, in a process known as Osseo integration, if it is to become a firm foundation for a crown. In the unlikely event that your bone fails to grow onto an implant, we offer the choice of either a 50% refund, or to replace the implant completely free of charge one more time. We have usually found that patients wish to try again and that a second failure is exceptionally rare.
We do regularly audit our success rates and have seen about a 95% rate in the last year which is a very impressive figure. Trained and experienced surgeons, dentists, co-ordinators and nurses help in providing a quality treatment which should last a long time.

Question 12

How long will the treatment take?

Accepted Answer

Normally the treatment times can be a little as 8-10 weeks from placement of the implant to fit of the final crown. However, sometimes treatment can take longer depending on the level of complexity of your case, with some patients not finishing for up to a year. The exact time frame will be ascertained from your comprehensive assessment including the CT scan done at the practice.

Question 13

If my tooth is removed, will I be left with a gap?

Accepted Answer

There are a few factors which can make it necessary to wait for healing after tooth removal before an implant can be placed; the main factor being if there is any sign of infection. If infection is present, we need to allow a healing phase of 8-12 weeks before we can place the implants.

There are some cases where we can go for Immediate Implants and then cover with immediate crowns or teeth, but that will depend on the suitability assessment done in the planning stage.

Don’t worry because you never need to have a gap if you don’t want one – there are all sorts of temporary solutions, both fixed and removable, to make sure there is no embarrassment at any stage through the implant process.

Question 14

Will the implant treatment be very painful?

Accepted Answer

This is one of the most common concerns for people thinking about having an implant.

The majority of implants are placed under a normal dental local anaesthetic. Though the local anaesthetic injections can sting a little, we have systems in place to reduce the pain by using very thin needles and warm anaesthetic. We also have a computerized injection system which is called the wand which can provide painfree injection. Once you are numb, you will not feel anything sharp or painful at all throughout your treatment. You will feel some pressing and pushing during the procedure as well as some vibration during the drilling stage, but this will not be sharp or painful in any way and your dentist will check to make sure you are completely numb before they start the surgery.

For bigger procedures such as multiple implants or complex cases, sedation can be provided. Sedation is not a general anaesthetic, but makes patients feel very comfortable and relaxed and they rarely remember much about the procedure afterwards which is an advantage for many nervous patients.

Once the anaesthetic has worn o you may need to take over-the-counter painkillers but is not unusual to have a very minimal level of pain or even no pain whatsoever. During the first few days after surgery, it’s possible the gum may feel a little sore as it heals and you might wish to stick to soft foods that are easy to eat. With a single dental implant, you should be fine to go back to work the next day.

Question 15

Will the implant treatment be very expensive?

Accepted Answer

It is perfectly normal to consider carefully the cost of any serious investment. It is a lot to spend on your mouth and it is down to each individual patient to decide if the improvements to the quality of life, function, confidence and appearance are worthwhile. We only ever prescribe treatment that is necessary and would like to reiterate the fact that we are always there for you for the very important after care and maintenance of the implant treatment which is very important.

Question 16

Why should I choose Dental Concepts for my implant treatment?

Accepted Answer

At Dental Concepts, We have experienced and skilled implant surgeons with a combined experience of about 19 years in placing implants. We use very well researched and well respected implant systems like Osstem and Sweden Martina. As a team, we pride ourselves of having well trained implant co-ordinators and nurses along the state of the art technology and equipment which will assure our patients and us of the quality of treatment provided. Remember, we expect our implants to last for a very long time, possibly even for life, so there really isn’t any justification for taking a cost cutting approach to such an important subject.

In choosing a clinic, we always recommend patients to look carefully at the training of the surgeons and dentists involved, the materials used and the long term back-up provided. It’s also a good idea to visit our practice and meet with some of the team. That way, you’ll be able to make your mind up very quickly. Our experience is that the decision rarely comes down to price.

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