When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, the skill and experience of your clinician is vital. At our Harley Street clinic, your care is led by world-class specialists who have shaped the field of restorative dentistry. At Norton Implants, we have been placing single tooth implants for well over 30 years and have achieved a fantastic success rate across the decades.
Choosing to have your treatment done at our prestigious implant centre ensures you receive care from leading specialists, dedicated to bespoke, long-term success. While a single missing tooth can impact your confidence and oral health, our team utilises three decades of clinical data and the latest advancements to provide high quality tooth replacement. When seeking dental implants in London, trust the specialists who don’t just offer world-class care, but have long-term results to prove it.
A missing tooth can be effectively replaced using a crown fitted to a single dental implant. The replacement tooth is strong, secure, and durable, able to withstand pressures from chewing and look just like your existing teeth. A single implant can be fitted with no damage to the adjacent teeth, preventing unwanted tooth movement and supporting the jawbone.
A single dental implant is the most complete and natural-feeling solution for replacing one missing tooth. It consists of three main parts:
By replacing the root and the tooth, a single implant is fixed, permanent, and allows you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence. Book a consultation with us today and let’s explore your options.
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For over 30 years, Michael has led the way for implant dentistry in the UK, becoming one of the world’s most respected educators and researchers. His considerable portfolio of peer-reviewed research has been widely cited, and he is one of the most sought-after lecturers in his field.
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Dr Malik completed his Specialist training in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the Royal London Dental Hospital/Barts Health, where he completed his Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry. He has successfully passed his Membership in Periodontics examination at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MPerio RCSEd), and is a GDC-registered Specialist Periodontist.
Choosing the right implant surgeon is a big decision. Here at Norton Implants, we’re committed to providing outstanding dental implant treatment in a professional and safe environment. But don’t just take our word for it, see what our patients say about their experiences with us.
If you would like to know more about dental implants, have a question about your treatment, wish to book an appointment, or would just like more information, please get in touch. We can help you book your consultation and start your journey to a new smile with a dental implant.
The journey to your restored smile typically involves a few key steps:
Your journey begins with a thorough consultation. We’ll use detailed X-rays and 3D scans (like a CBCT scan) to assess your bone health and precisely plan the optimal position for your implant. This meticulous planning is key to the high success rate of your dental implant.
For a single implant, the procedure is straightforward and usually performed under local anaesthetic, meaning you won’t feel any pain during the surgery. A small opening is made in the gum, and the titanium implant is gently placed into the jawbone. This step typically takes about an hour.
A healing period of around 3 months follows, during which the implant fully fuses with your jawbone. While this happens, we can often fit a temporary tooth, so you don’t have a gap in your smile.
Once healing is complete, the abutment is attached, and your beautiful, custom-digitally-designed permanent crown is securely fitted. Your new tooth is now fixed, functional, and ready to last for many years with proper care.
Choosing dental implants in Harley Street means investing in a solution that offers superior advantages over traditional options like bridges or dentures:
Preserves natural teeth: Unlike a dental bridge, an implant replaces a missing tooth without requiring the adjacent healthy teeth to be altered for support.
Prevents bone loss: The implant stimulates the jawbone just like a natural tooth root. This stimulation prevents the bone from deteriorating, which is crucial for maintaining your jaw structure and preventing a sunken appearance.
Permanent and secure: Implants are fixed in place, and they will never slip, click, or fall out as dentures can. This provides complete stability for chewing and speaking.
Natural appearance and feel: Once fitted, your implant-supported crown will look, feel, and function just like a natural tooth, restoring your ability to enjoy all your favourite foods and smile without hesitation.
Long-term investment: With excellent oral hygiene, your dental implants have the potential to last many decades, making them a cost-effective, long-term solution.
Innovative: Implants use cutting-edge digital dental technology combined with specialist expertise to create the next best thing to a natural tooth.
Yes, a single dental implant is widely considered the best long-term solution for replacing one missing tooth. Unlike a dental bridge, which requires grinding down the healthy teeth next to the gap for support, an implant is a standalone fixture. It replaces both the tooth root and the visible crown, providing superior stability and a completely natural appearance. This means your surrounding teeth remain untouched and healthy, and the implant itself stimulates the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that naturally occurs when a tooth root is absent. For a permanent, strong, and aesthetically pleasing result, a single implant is the gold standard.
The entire process, from the initial surgery to the placement of the final custom crown, typically takes between four and five months to complete. The actual surgical placement of the titanium implant itself is quite quick, usually taking less than an hour. However, the majority of the time is dedicated to a crucial healing period, where the implant fuses securely with your jawbone. This essential waiting period ensures the implant has a solid foundation before the permanent, artificial tooth (the crown) is attached. We often provide a temporary tooth during this healing phase, so you don't have a gap in your smile.
Excellent aftercare is simple but vital to ensure the long-term success of your single dental implant. In the immediate days following the placement surgery, we recommend avoiding strenuous activity, eating soft foods, and using over-the-counter pain relief and/or prescribed antibiotics as directed. Crucially, for the long term, you must treat your implant like a natural tooth. This involves brushing twice a day and flossing daily (with regular floss or special dental implant flossers) to keep the area clean and free of plaque. Regular check-ups with your dentist and hygienist every six months are also necessary for professional cleaning and monitoring the health of the surrounding gum and bone.
Most people are suitable candidates for dental implants, provided they are generally healthy and able to undergo a routine dental procedure, such as an extraction. It’s beneficial if you have good oral hygiene, healthy gums, and enough bone in your jaw to attach the implant. If you don’t have enough bone volume, this can often be rectified with a bone graft. Dental implants are not usually offered to younger patients whose jaws are still growing. It also helps if the patient is not a heavy smoker, as smoking can slow down the healing process. And compromise long term health of your dental implant. We will thoroughly discuss your overall suitability for implant treatment at your initial consultation, and it’s likely you will be suitable for the treatment.
We use local anaesthetic during dental implant surgery to ensure you are comfortable during the procedure. After treatment, it is normal to experience some discomfort, and this can be managed with pain relief advised by your dentist. Implant treatment is often less painful than having a tooth extraction, and most patients can return to their usual routines the next day.
We know from our own experience that implants can function extremely well for over 30 years, and as such, they may have the potential to last a lifetime. To support this, dental implants should be well cared for, including maintaining an excellent brushing and flossing routine, looking after your general health, and attending regular check-up appointments with your dentist. The crown or bridge that the implant supports may need to be replaced over time due to normal wear and tear.
No, dental implants look and feel exactly like natural teeth. We can match the shape and colour of your existing teeth when creating your final fixed crown or bridge, so it blends seamlessly into your smile.
If you have more missing teeth, you may also consider restoring your full smile with All on 4 treatment. We are happy to discuss all the options for replacing your missing teeth and find the best one for you.
No! As your implants are fused to your jawbone and the replacement teeth securely supported, you shouldn’t have any trouble speaking, and you may find that your speech becomes clearer once the gap in your teeth has been filled.
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