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How can an implant benefit me?
Placing an implant can help maintain the natural volume of bone in your jaw, which in turn helps to maintain the shape of your face. By avoiding other methods of filling spaces, an implant will preserve your existing teeth. A dental bridge involves cutting away healthy tooth tissue to make room for material to support the missing tooth. By utilising the bone, the implant will therefore avoid any unnecessary damage to your teeth. Replacing missing teeth with dental implants will maintain the health of your mouth and restore your smile. Giving your smile back can improve your confidence and allow you to get back to being you! When well looked after, your implants will act like natural teeth. They’ll be more comfortable, as they won’t cause rubbing or friction.
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What are the side effects of the surgery?
Common side effects include swelling, bruising and tenderness but this is usually less than what is experienced during having a tooth removed. This will vary from patient to patient and is dependent upon your procedure. The symptoms can usually be managed with pain relief and cold packs.
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How long do dental implants last?
In a healthy mouth with healthy bone, implant fixtures (the metal part) should last as long as natural teeth – they do need caring for as natural teeth do. The crowns or bridges supported by the implants can last a decade or more but may wear and need replacing. Implants have a 96-97% success rate depending on a person’s smoking history and oral hygiene. You will be informed if your implant dentist feels there may be factors that can improve your chances of success.
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Is there anything you can do to improve the chance of single or multiple implant success?
Overall hygiene is essential for the success of any treatment and the long-term success of your teeth, crowns, bridges and implants. Stopping smoking will improve the success rate by 5-10%.
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How long will my implant treatment take?
This varies from patient to patient. Sometimes an implant can be placed with a temporary crown or bridge on the same day. More complex treatment may take 9-12 months.
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What is an immediate dental implant?
An immediate dental implant is a dental implant that is placed in the jawbone immediately after a dental tooth extraction. It is usually placed at the same visit as the dental extraction, but it can be done within 2 weeks after the dental tooth extraction and still be considered an immediate dental implant.
Get your smile back
with implants
Are you missing teeth, or have wobbly teeth, and avoiding the dentist is damaging your social life? We can help boost your self-confidence.
Here at High Street Dental Care, our expert Implant Dentists are committed to offering the best in service and quality of care, so that your smile not only looks good, but is healthy and lasts for many years to come. We have and utilise the latest technology for precision and accuracy including full digital planning and a CBCT scanner on site. Offering from single implant placement to full mouth rehabilitation including All on 4 full arches. This can be delivered with sedation for a pain-free experience.
Our Implant dentists are committed to staying at the forefront of their field by regularly attending advanced courses and training programs. By learning the latest techniques and innovations in implant dentistry, they continuously enhance their skills and expand their knowledge. This dedication ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care, benefiting from cutting-edge treatments and the most effective solutions for their dental implant needs.
- Reliable, pain-free, better-fitting dentures
- Boost your self confidence
- Smile on photos again
- Permanent replacement teeth that won’t fall out
- Long lasting
- Natural-looking

Patient journey
1. Your consultation
Paul or Vish will thoroughly assess your oral health, and using advanced imaging, they’ll examine your jaw structure to determine the best implant options for you. They will then explain the procedure, timeline, and costs in detail.

Patient journey
2. Your treatment
A titanium post is surgically inserted into the jawbone, acting as an artificial root. For multiple implants, this process is repeated as needed.

Patient journey
3. Aftercare
Over several months, the bone fuses with the implant through osseointegration. Once healed, an abutment is attached, followed by the placement of a custom-made crown or bridge.
Real results



Meet Paul & Vish
Your implant dentist Paul, graduated from the University of Manchester in 2005. Originally from the East Midlands, he spent several years working on the south coast before moving back to be near family. In 2009, Paul completed a Certificate in Implantology from the London Eastman Dental Institute. Paul is very passionate about placing implants and has extensive experience in a wide range of procedures, from replacing single teeth to whole mouth makeovers. Paul and the implant team aim to do their very best using all the latest technology to achieve the best possible results. Paul also has many years of experience in all aspects of dentistry as well as Invisalign and cosmetic treatments.
Your Implant dentist, Vish, qualified with Honours and Distinction in 2006 from Sheffield Dental School. His passion for oral surgery led him to various hospital posts, including being an Honorary Clinical Fellow at Sheffield Dental Hospital. In 2011 he embarked on an 18-month Dental Implant Certificate course at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Sheffield, and has been placing dental implants since then. Vish is very passionate about his implant treatment of patients and together, with his implant team, uses the latest technology to achieve great results. Vish also has extensive experience in Cosmetic Dentistry and Invisalign. It is this combination of different disciplines that allows him to treat more challenging cases.
