Don’t endure the struggles that come with putting up with a missing tooth.
Dental implants are a procedure available at our dental clinic in Hove. Dental implants are the ideal solution for replacing one or more missing teeth. Here at Hove Dental Clinic – we can help you get a confident smile back once again.
Our dental implant clinic can offer you a permanent and aesthetically-pleasing tooth replacement that will make you feel like you have your own tooth back again.
We use advanced surgical techniques, the highest-quality materials and the most appropriate and suited implant system for your situation, which means you get the best compatibility and the highest chance of success. Our dental implants will look natural and are reliable over the long term.
Each small titanium dental implant is an artificial high-tech tooth root, which becomes fully integrated into the jawbone. An implant acts as a stable foundation for single-tooth crowns, bridges or supports and they can be used to replace all of the teeth in one jaw.
Our dental implants feel exactly like your own, and they will look it too. This gives you the confidence to smile more often. Healthy neighbouring teeth are not damaged when we fix bridges in place and tissue or bone structures are maintained, which provides you with excellent facial support. Our dental tooth implants offer a secure solution and are suitable for all ages.
If you are considering dental implants, call or email us now to arrange an implant consultation.
Why Choose Dental Implants in Hove?
Missing teeth: If you are missing one or more teeth, dental implants may be the best option for replacement.
Dental Implants have many advantages:
Aesthetics: Aesthetically implants can look like a natural tooth and will sit in the gum in the same way as a natural tooth.
No damage to remaining teeth: Unlike bridges or dentures, dental implants do not require support from other teeth.
Prevent bone loss: Having a dental implant in the bone will stop the bone from shrinking and will maintain facial support and structure.
Increase life of remaining teeth: Dental implants will protect the remaining teeth from excessive force by spreading the chewing load and will also stop teeth migrating, tilting and over-erupting.
Fixed: Dental implants are fixed in your mouth and do not require removal as with dentures.
No more fillings or sensitivity: Dental implants will never need a filling or root canal treatment and will never become sensitive.
Dental Implant Treatments in Brighton
Dental Implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement in circumstances where teeth are missing. Dental Implants can be placed on the same day as tooth removal or a long after the tooth was removed. Dental Implants can be used when just 1 tooth or a number of teeth are missing – or even when there are no teeth at all.
In most cases, the implant placement is extremely quick and practically painless. In fact, most people find implant placement to be a more pleasant procedure than having a tooth removed. If you still feel nervous or apprehensive we can provide you with oral or intravenous sedation so that you can be completely relaxed while you have the implants placed.
We will never leave you with a visible gap and will always make sure that your smile looks great throughout treatment. At the end of the process, you will have a brand new tooth that looks, feels and functions exactly like a natural tooth!
Immediate Tooth Replacement
Do you require new teeth in a day? If you are about to lose a tooth we can arrange to have it removed and the placement of an implant during the same visit so that nobody will ever know what happened. Immediate implant placement is possible if there is no infection and you have sufficient bone.
Single Tooth Replacement
If only one tooth is missing a single dental implant is the best method of tooth replacement. It will not damage adjacent teeth as with a bridge or denture. It will maintain the positions of the remaining teeth by preventing them moving into the space. It will also preserve the bone and help to maintain the gum architecture around your teeth, which will allow for superior aesthetic results compared to other forms of treatment.
Multiple Teeth Replacements
If more than one tooth has been lost it is possible to have two or more implants adjacent to each other. It is also possible to have implants joined together with a bridge, so that you do not need an individual implant per tooth.
This procedure can be much more cost effective than individual implant replacements and as the implants join together as a fixed bridge, less surgery is involved. This means minimal cutting of the gums and quicker healing!
Full Arch Dental Implants and All-on-4 Dental Implants or ‘Same Day Teeth’
If you have lost all your teeth we can provide dental implants to support or anchor a fixed stable permanent aesthetic bridge. The number of dental implants required to support a full arch bridge will depend on the anatomy of the jaw bone, the number of teeth required, the type of bridge you need and the opposing teeth. A full arch of dental implants can be placed when the teeth have been missing for a long time or when the remaining teeth have failed and require removal. In the latter case, it can even be arranged to have the remaining teeth removed and the implants placed on the same day.
Implant Retained Dentures or Dental Implant Removable Bridges
Occasionally for some patients, for example where there is a history of aggressive gum disease, it may be wise to consider a removable bridge supported by dental implants. A removable bridge will be easier to keep clean and also allows for easier future monitoring and maintenance of the implants.
The All-on-4 treatment is a carefully planned procedure that allows only four dental implants to be placed on the same day and for them to be immediately loaded with a full arch bridge or prosthesis allowing for 10, 12 or 14 teeth. Two implants are placed at the front of the mouth and two are placed at an angle slightly further back to allow for anchorage as well as avoiding important structures such as nerves and sinuses. This can be done on both upper and lower jaws and so allows full mouth rehabilitation in a day.
Dental Implants Process
1) Consultation
During the Dental Implant Consultation, the implant surgeon will carry out a thorough examination of your entire mouth including your teeth, jaws, gums, soft tissues and your occlusion – how your teeth bite together. They will then assess the future implant site and take some measurements for the future tooth and the bone currently available. He will take some X-rays of your jaw bone to measure the height of the bone available for implant placement and also to identify the location of important structures, such as nerves and sinuses, within the jaw bone. In some circumstances, it is also necessary to arrange a CBCT (3D) scan if space for the implant is minimal or limited by other structures or it is necessary to assess more accurately the proximity of the structures and remaining bone in relation to the future implant. At this appointment, your surgeon will give you all the options for treatment and the advantages or disadvantages of each and you can have a detailed discussion about your treatment. Plans can also be made for a temporary tooth replacement so that you never have a visible gap through treatment.
2) Placement Surgery
On the day of surgery we can arrange for you to watch a movie or listen to music, or if you prefer we can provide you with oral or intravenous sedation so that you are completely relaxed throughout the surgery. The majority of our patients choose to have treatment without sedation as the implant surgeon is very gentle during and takes great effort to cause minimum disturbance to the surrounding tissues in your mouth, which also helps you to heal much quicker. Dental Implant Placement can either be a 1-step or a 2-step procedure. For the 1-step implant placement, the abutment or healing cap is placed at the same time as the implant. For the 2-step implant placement, the dental implant is placed in the bone and the gum is covered over. The implant is exposed at a later stage and the abutment is attached after healing. The implant is left to integrate with your jaw bone for 2-4 months and a temporary tooth prosthesis can always be provided during that time so that you never have a gap.
3) Abutments or Healing Caps
If a 2-step procedure was carried out, the implant will be exposed after the 3 month period and the healing caps or abutments will be attached.
4) Crowns or Bridges
Impressions are taken for the new implant crown or, in the case of multiple teeth, the implant bridge once the gums have formed and shaped around the healing caps. All crowns and bridges are made at The Wellington Clinic, which guarantees great attention to detail and achieves a truly tooth-like appearance. The finest most aesthetically-pleasing porcelains and ceramics are layered using a number of shades to achieve outstanding results.
Contact us to find out more about dental implants, or to book an appointment at our dental clinic in Hove.
FAQs
1. Do I Need a Dental Implant?
Leaving gaps in your smile untreated is a risk to your dental health and, indeed, your emotional welfare.
All dentists now agree that dental implants provide the best long-term replacement for any missing or failing teeth. Dental Implants can be used to replace a single tooth, several teeth or all your teeth. They give excellent appearance, stability, security and comfort as they become a part of you.
If you have lost a tooth fundamental to your oral function and smile aesthetic, a dental implant is undoubtedly the most preferable option, compared with bridges and dentures.
2. Will Implants Make My Teeth Look Natural?
Yes. Implants are not reliant on any ‘false’ processes, such as suction, to stay in place (which is true of dentures). They use the same faculties as a real tooth to stay in position, which means they will look identical to real teeth.
3. Why Choose Hove Dental Clinic For Your Dental Treatment?
Hove Dental Clinic is not your typical dental practice environment.
The brainchild of Dr Dimitri Mantazis, the clinic is a calm oasis that fosters both patient comfort and well-being.
We take a holistic approach to dental care and reject the traditional cold and clinical settings that often make it difficult for patients to relax.
Dr Dimitri and his team are fantastic communicators who have a genuine desire to get to know you and identify the origins of any dental anxiety you might be experiencing.
We do everything we can to maximise the long-term success of your treatment. We use the most up-to-date restoration fabrication techniques to make the bespoke crown for your dental implant. We have a very close working relationship with our partner referral clinics here in Hove, who share our principles of quality and delivering the ultimate patient experience.
We provide our patients with personalised advice at routine dentist appointments, which is essential for prolonging the life of your implant and crown and helping to keep restorative treatment to a minimum in the future.
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Hove Dental Clinic is a welcoming practice with helpful, friendly reception staff who are extremely efficient. The practice itself has a very professional, calming atmosphere. My experience of the preventative care (dental checkups and hygienist) as well as my experience of restorative work has been exceptional. I can highly recommend this dental clinic!
It is the most welcoming surgery with wonderful reception staff, nothing too much trouble. The hygienist Anastasia was so gentle, explaining everything she was about to do. Rachil, the dentist is amazing she makes me feel quite at ease. The whole place is very efficient, well run. Can't praise it enough.
Absolutely thankful that I came to this dental, I had really terrible one and all the dentists and staffs there were extremely friendly, helpful. I was in extreme pain, and they made sure I was ok with every step and thoroughly explained everything, with the best professional service, even squeezed me in when they already got a full day appointments. I didn't have a dentist before but I'm now for sure staying with them, thank you so much!
My son Christopher has learning difficulties and is disabled, so we decided to have him sedated for his teeth to be cleaned as he had a lot of plaque that was impossible to remove He was very anxious, but when he met David he was lovely with Chris and talked him through the whole process. Then he met Scarlett, who was also so lovely to him and reassured him. Throughout the whole process they were both amazing with him and I would thoroughly recommend them both. Chris is now very happy with his clean teeth and if he has to go back for a clean he is not afraid to.
I have been coming to Hove Dental Clinic for nearly 4 years and I have always been extremely happy with the treatment I have received. The premises are beautiful and very well maintained. The reception team are really friendly and very efficient. Dr Dmitri is an exceptional dentist - I feel like he cares about me as a whole person, not just from a dental aspect. He is always very courteous; he clearly explains what the situation with regards to my dental needs and involves me in the discussion about treatment options. Additionally he is very careful in his approach and is meticulous in his work.I would thoroughly recommend this clinic to anyone!
A great experience with Scarlett, I'm really happy with my results from the hygiene and air flow procedure... Scarlett is very professional and has great energy, made me feel very relaxed and calm. 10/10 experience, I have booked my next appointment already.
Came to the clinic for an emergency extraction on my son's tooth after our own dentist was unavailable, and had an excellent experience. We got a same day appointment and the dentist - Rachil - was very gentle, explained everything in clear and accessible terms, and really put us at ease. Highly recommended.
I saw Scarlett today for a new patient hygienist appointment at Hove Dental Clinic. She was so patient, kind and thorough with the cleaning and I can honestly say it was my best cleaning experience so far. I left feeling positive that I’d taken a step towards taking better care of my teeth and also received some tips on how to maintain my newly shiny smile. Thank you to her and nurse Lauren, and also to the lovely reception ladies 🫶🪥🦷
I am so glad to have found Hove dental. Dimitri, David and Antonia & wider team have been so incredibly patient with me being an extremely anxious patient and for the first time in my life, I feel like I’m in control with my dental care. I am so so grateful to all of the team, the reception team are equally as wonderful, putting up with my anxiety-induced tears/panics and doing their utmost to keep me calm. As well as all of this which I feel is a dental team that go above and beyond, I’m on the right track now to getting my teeth in a great place, and I only have praise for such a wonderful team.
I had a teeth whitening procedure at Hove Dental Clinic, Scarlett Simson was brilliant from start to finish. Explained everything clearly before we started and during the treatment. She was professional but had a lovely manner and made the whole experience enjoyable. I am over the moon with the result and would really recommend Hove Dental Clinic and Scarlett. Thankyou so much Scarlett 👌🏼
I had such a positive experience with Scarlett Simson. They were friendly, professional, and made me feel completely at ease throughout my appointment. Everything was explained clearly, and the cleaning was done thoroughly but gently. My teeth feel amazing, and I left with some really helpful tips for keeping on top of my oral health at home. I’d highly recommend Scarlett to anyone looking for excellent care and a great experience at the dentist.”
Really happy with my visit to Hove Dental Clinic.The clinic is super clean and everyone is so friendly.The hygienist Scarlett was amazing – really gentle, took her time, and explained things in a way that made me feel comfortable. My teeth feel so fresh and clean now. Definitely recommend!
I was very nervous about getting two fillings but Dimitri and nurse Lauren completely put me at ease today. They worked excellently together and I found the whole experience to be so much better than I imagined. Dimitri explained everything so well beforehand so nothing was unexpected and checked I was ok multiple times. I have always worried about my teeth and being in a dentists chair but feel so comfortable here, I highly recommend!The reception staff are also very lovely and always brilliant.Thank you!
I had a composite bonding done on my front tooth with Dr. Rachil Stafylidou and I’m really happy with the result! It looks great and natural. Dr. Rachil was amazing, very kind, clear, and knowledgeable. She explained everything really well and did a great job! The receptionists were also very kind and friendly. I highly recommend this clinic and would definitely come back. Thank you all!
The best hygienist appointment! I had a hygienist appointment with Antonia who was so lovely and explained the whole process, checked in with me regularly to make sure I was comfortable and was so gentle. After having a bad hygienist experience in the past at a different clinic I was very nervous but I had nothing to worry about. Receptionist was lovely too. Will defiantly be returning here.
I am a new patient at the Practice. I moved to Hove 2 years ago and it has taken me this long to build up the courage to visit a dentist( I am very scared).The reception staff are lovely and the surgery is smart and immaculate. I saw Bethany the hygienist and she gave me a really thorough check and clean.I had a check up and filling with Balawal and he was amazing. He was so kind and reassuring and put me at ease. He was really gentle and my new filling is incredibly neat. Thank you Balawal!I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the practice.
This is an impressive practice: very nice setting; front desk staff are friendly and professional; hygienist (Bethany) is lovely - approachable, knowledgeable and lacking any of the judgment I've often found within the dental profession.Second time here and will definitely continue - highly recommend.
Amazing first consultation with Dimitri, you feel in safe hands immediately and completely at ease. He explained the treatment needed in detail giving you complete reassurance. The receptionists and dental nurse were friendly and professional and you feel looked after as soon as you walk in. Thankyou.
They are a very friendly team at the Hove Dental clinic. This puts you at your ease especially if you're a bit nervous about visiting the dentist.Any treatment is always explained in advance and discussed so that you know what is needed and why.This practice is highly recommended.
Fantastic team, they explained everything thing so well and made me feel at ease when I could not hold the anxiety and tears back… after a very long complicated dental history my fears were acknowledged and I am still in disbelief that I made it there after so many years with my head in the sand. The reception have also allowed me to communicate and book on line as I find telephones very difficult…. So far so good long way to go but feeling I am with the right team of professionals thank you 🙏
Just fantastic. I have been suffering with tooth pain for ages after another dentist turned me away with an incorrect diagnosis. I am extremely anxious of the dentist and the whole experience was calming and I felt looked after. I can now happily say I am able to go on without the pain anymore and know that 100% this is where I will carry on coming for dentist appointments.
I’ve honestly had the best experience at Hove Dental clinic, Dr Dimitri’s work is outstanding, he gave me my smile back and i honestly cannot thank him enough! All of the team at Hove dental are lovely as well, makes the whole experience lovely. Thank you!!
I am a recent customer, and all I can say is how fantastic this clinic is. Other than a regular check up I went for the teeth whitening. The team have all been nothing short of amazing! The best dental clinic I have been with by far
Fantastic dental practice. Have spent a lot of time there over the last year, fixing problems, not least my fear. Everyone has been an absolute pleasure. Friendly and helpful reception staff, the hygienist I’ve seen, Beth, is brilliant, and Rachil, my dentist, has not only fixed my teeth, but has gone a long way to fix my fear. Would absolutely recommend.
Had a fantastic appointment with Dr Rik and Nurse Lauren today for a tooth extraction. I was nervous at the start but they eased me into it and the whole procedure was over before i even knew it.They told me exactly what was going to happen and what to do afterwards, in the end, I had nothing to be worried about!The reception desk were lovely as always, super accommodating and helpful.High recommend!!
I had my first teeth cleaning at the Hove Dental Clinic, and I can highly recommend them. The hygienist Natalie was very pleasant and informative and did the cleaning with as little discomfort as possible. My thanks to her nurse Lauren, who assisted. Also, my appreciation to the friendly, professional staff at the front desk. Overall, a very modern dental clinic. I will definitely return.
Great experience at Portland Road branch of Hove Dental Clinic. Friendly reception and Bethany, the hygienist I saw, was brilliant. I haven't been to the dentist in a good few years and she was very reassuring that the experience would be similar to what I had with her. Friendly, honest and clear with what was happening. If you are a nervous patient she will put your mind at ease.
Hove dental clinic has been professional throughout my experience there.Both my hygienist Natalie and dentist Julia have gone above and beyond my own expectations and always shown a thorough care and attention to detail every time I have been there.Olivia and Pam on reception have also been excellent, keeping me in the loop regarding any appointment changes, which are incredibly rare, in a timely fashion and always putting my own needs first.
Our first visit, having moved to Hove recently and searching for a new dentist. We were just hugely impressed. The level of care and attention to detail at our first consultation were excellent. The team on reception were welcoming and handled future bookings and payment efficiently. Excellent service. Highly recommended.
Extremely lovely reception team, took their time to explain all the treatments available and the cost. A genuine friendly approach to their customers.Used their hygienist (forgot her name, sorry) and she was absolutely lovely. Excellent at explaining the treatment, how to improve on dental health and wasn't afraid to have a laugh in the process. Her approach was so friendly that it relieved a huge amount of anxiety I usually carry when going to the dentist. 10/10 would recommend! (probably the best dental experience I've had in this country)
