Why choose us
Not every dentist is the same.
Not every specialist is the same.
And certainly not every implant is the same.
We go to great lengths to provide a bespoke and personalized care for every single case. There is much that goes on behind the scenes for the best results, and we strongly encourage you to always check exactly what is included in your treatment, particularly for dental implants. The points explained below are provided as standard for all of our implant patients, as we believe there is no reason to compromise on these aspects for anyones care.
And equally for other oral surgery treatments such as impacted wisdom teeth, we are experts in what we do, training and mentoring other dentists who turn to us for guidance. We use the latest science based techniques with a minimally invasive approach to reduce any risks, and provide specialists procedures such as PRF for improved healing.
As well as our expertise, we are down to earth, calm and caring. We understand you are not just a tooth and we go to great lengths to ensure your treatment is comfortable and pain-free. What we hear from our patients most often is “That was so much better than I expected.” and “I’m not sure what I was worried about.”
Simply put, we provide treatment that we would expect for ourselves and families.
Specialist lead expertise
As specialists in oral surgery, we are recognised by the General Dental Council to be experts in our field of surgery. Combined with years of experience, qualifications and countless hours of training including with the worlds best surgeons, and with a background of teaching and mentoring other dentists, we have the knowledge and skills to provide you with the finest treatment.
We are also down to earth, friendly and are known to have a gentle touch when it comes to our surgery.
Highest quality implants
We only use Straumann implants, which are Swiss made and globally known as the leading brand of dental implants. A recent unbiased research publication that looked at results from over 11,000 implants in patients, found that Straumann performed the best compared to all other brands (Derks et al. 2015).
Highest quality types of implants
Within Straumann, we use their most advanced type of implant, SLActive, that has a special surface coating to improve healing. The positive effects of this was shown in a recent research study and that the Straumann SLActive implants performed better than the next best leading brand (Shahdad et al. 2022). We also only use Straumann Roxolid implants which are their strongest and highest performing alloy of titanium and zirconium.
Highest quality dental labs
We only use high quality and trusted dental labs based in the UK for the construction of bespoke teeth to be fitted onto your implants. The workmanship and precision of these components have a significant impact not only on how natural the teeth look, but also how resistant they are to mechanical complications.
Custom made and bespoke components
Where applicable, we only use custom made and bespoke parts made specifically for your mouth. This is in comparison to parts that are made in bulk stock and adjusted to fit. Custom components can be better looking and importantly, a more natural shape for long-term maintenance and health.
Genuine manufacturer parts
We use original and genuine parts rather than cheaper imitations from third parties. These components are manufactured to a much higher quality, resulting in a superior fit and precision of your final teeth.
Advanced intra-oral imaging and 3D CBCT X-rays
All of our dental implant cases receive an optical scan of your teeth as standard. We use the 3Shape Trios system, which is the leading manufacturer of intra-oral scanners. This not only helps us with precise diagnosis and planning of your case, but is also used to display the status of your mouth on a wide-screen monitor to help you understand in detail what needs to be done.
We also use the latest advanced 3D CBCT X-rays to accurately diagnose and plan where an implant is to be placed.
Digital technology and computer guided surgery
All of our dental implants use the latest digital planning processes and surgery is carried out using 3D printed custom components. These use advanced software to combine data from your intra-oral scan described above, with a 3D CBCT X-ray of the jaw, to be able to precisely and safely plan the ideal position of the dental implant. This information is then used in what we call guided surgery, with a 3D printed custom component to precisely place the implant in the pre-planned position. This has been shown to be more accurate and predictable compared to conventional surgery, and can also significantly reduce the length of surgery.
Highest quality biologic materials
When there is an inadequate amount of bone present to place an implant, a procedure known as a bone graft is carried out to rebuild the bone required for an implant. Not only do we use the latest techniques based on years of proven research, we use the highest quality Swiss made grafting materials from Geistlich.
Advanced biologic techniques
We routinely use PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin), which is a completely natural product derived from your own blood that can significantly improve healing and reduce symptoms after surgery. Combined with the techniques described above, we believe these extra steps increase the success of treatment whilst reducing discomfort from surgery as much as possible.
