Navigated Implants in London
The successful placement of dental implants involves a perfect positioning of the implant into the jaw bone. This process is much more accurate and predictable if using computer-navigated surgery and advanced 3D imaging. This also results in less invasion and much more comfortable procedure for both the surgeon and the patient.
Treatment Duration
1+ hour for each implant
Price
From £2800
Combined Team Experience
25+ years
Recovery Time
1+ day
Our Google Rating
★★★★★ (4.9)
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.
Who is suitable for navigated implants?
If you’re suitable for dental implants then there’s no reason you wouldn’t be suitable for navigated implants. This advancement in dentistry simply allows patients to receive a high level of precision and efficiency in their treatment, which in turn contributes to an increased success rate for the implants.
Navigated implants are ideal for patients who require extensive dental implantology work and might be missing numerous teeth. By using this digital dentistry technique, your dentist can prepare for the surgery in advance and reduce the amount of time required for the day.
Dental implants are common for patients seeking restoration to teeth that might be missing, damaged or decayed. Book a consultation with one of our dental implantology specialists today and they will be able to explain how the process works and what results you can expect. If you’re a smoker or heavy drinker, we might recommend that such a treatment isn’t suitable for you as such habits can harm the recovery and success rates of the implants. Alternate treatments might be more suitable if you’re unable to give up.
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Restore your smile using the latest in digital dentistry technology. Book an appointment today.
Wimpole Street Dental Clinic is conveniently located in the centre of London and accessible by car, taxi, bus and London Underground. Our dental practice is amongst one of the most innovative and technologically advanced practices in the country. Our staff are highly trained in using our wide variety of digital technology and we’re experienced in undertaking navigated dental implant procedures.
To find out more about navigated dental implants and what’s involved, please make an appointment with one of our dentists today.
Why choose Wimpole Street Dental Clinic for navigated implants in London?
Dental implant surgery is always a big decision to make and can have life-changing results in regards to boosting self-confidence and restoring teeth function if you’ve previously lost teeth. We recognise that it’s not an easy or quick decision to make, but here are a few key reasons why you can trust Wimpole Street Dental Clinic is the right choice for navigated implants.
- We’ve invested in the best digital equipment and training for navigated implants. Not only do we have and use some of the most advanced cutting-edge dental technology in the UK (3D X-ray machine in-house, digital scanning technology, professional photography equipment and the latest implant planning software), but we also advise others on how to use it. We regularly present lectures, and training and write in dental publications about such digital dentistry techniques and research.
- We’re a team of highly experienced and highly trained London dentists. All of our staff regularly undertake new training to better themselves and the dental care they can provide to our patients. Not only is our team incredibly friendly and amiable but they are also hugely knowledgeable about digital dentistry. As such, Wimpole Street Dental Clinic is one of the few dental practices nationally that offers navigated implants and other digital dentistry techniques as part of its service offering.
- Our recently refurbished dental clinic is based off the prestigious Wimpole Street in the heart of central London. You can easily get to us by car, taxi, bus, bike or London Underground.
Meet our dentists who are experts in Navigated Implants…
- We have over 75+ years of combined dentistry experience across our specialist team.
- 10,000+ treatments performed and counting.
- We are leaders in the dental industry – we regularly teach, lecture and publish our research work internationally.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is digital dentistry?
Digital dentistry refers to using digital equipment and digital technology to aid a dentist in their treatment. Digital dentistry in the case of navigated implants might refer to the use of 3D imaging, computer-aided guidance and digital records. Digital dentistry allows for a more efficient dental workflow and a higher standard of dentistry.
How much does navigated implant surgery cost?
The cost of the surgery is difficult to say without a face-to-face consultation with a dentist. Every patient’s oral condition is different and there are multiple factors that a dentist needs to consider before even making sure the patient is suitable e.g. their dental history, making sure the patient is free from diseases like gum disease, and that their lifestyle habits are suited to implantology. Book an appointment today with a dentist at Wimpole Street Dental Clinic and they will be able to assess your suitability and provide an estimated cost on examination.
What is the advantage of navigated implants?
The primary advantage of navigated implants is the accuracy and precision of the implant placement. The use of digital technology in practice not only allows the dentist to achieve more precise placement, but also improves the efficiency and speed of the treatment. This may be particularly calming to hear for nervous patients who might want to avoid long and multiple appointments.
Ultimately, navigated implants can see a higher success rate due to the comprehensive nature of the planning and precision involved.
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