Navigated Implants in London

What are navigated implants?

Navigated implants involve utilising computer-navigated surgery to insert the implant into the jaw bone with the highest levels of accuracy. Using advanced 3D imaging, the dentist can visualise the bone and position the dental implant in the right position, at the optimal angle and depth. This precision computer-aided technology not only helps us deliver the highest quality dental implants but also heightens the efficiency and comfort of the treatment, as the dentist is able to complete the treatment quicker and with less invasion without compromising on precision or accuracy.

Furthermore, by utilising this technology at the forefront of digital dentistry, we’re able to record every aspect of your placement allowing for future restorations to be easily reproduced more efficiently.

What happens during navigated implant surgery?

• The first step for all of our surgical procedures is to have a consultation with one of our dentists. In this consultation they will ask about your dental history, your oral health and any aspects of your lifestyle that might have an impact on the success of the treatment (e.g. do you smoke). Our dentist will then inspect your mouth and assess the extent of the situation so that they can devise an appropriate dental treatment plan. Once they have explained the recommended course of action and talked you through the procedure, they will book in an appointment for your 3D scan and other diagnostic records.
• On the day of your 3D scan, you’ll come to our state-of-the-art dental practice in central London. A 3D cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) X-ray along with digital impressions and digital photographs of your mouth and teeth are taken so that we can begin our preparations for the surgery.
• Using our innovative digital dentistry technology and techniques, we can then merge the CBCT, the digital photographs and impressions in a software program and virtually place the implant into the proper position to obtain the correct measurements, angle and depth required ahead of surgery. This also helps us create a highly precise and comfortable dental implant position for you. Then a computer-assisted implant guide is printed.
• On the day of your surgery, you’ll come back to our dental clinic off Wimpole Street (just adjacent to the famous Harley Street) and be greeted by your dentist. They will explain all the steps of the procedure again as well as what you can expect immediately after surgery. When you’re happy to proceed, the implant guide will be used to precisely insert the implant in the pre-planned position. Using digital image guidance for the most accurate placement even allows us to have temporary tooth prepared in advance! You can opt to be sedated for the surgery by one of our anaesthetists so as to avoid feeling any pain or discomfort throughout.
• After the surgery, you will be advised on what to do in order to secure the best chances of recovery and success for the implants.