Your first visit
Your first consultation will be with me, supported by a dental nurse. It is an opportunity for me to understand why you are considering dental implants, what you would like to achieve and any concerns or questions you may have.
I will examine your mouth, teeth and gums and discuss your dental and medical history. We will also talk about any previous dental treatment and the problems you are currently experiencing.
Appropriate X-rays will form part of the assessment and, where necessary, three-dimensional CBCT imaging may be recommended to give me more detailed information about the available bone and surrounding structures.
Understanding what you would like to achieve
Dental implant treatment is not simply about replacing a missing tooth. I want to understand what matters to you — whether that is being able to eat more comfortably, replacing a removable denture, improving your smile or finding a long-term solution for failing or missing teeth.
We can then discuss the different options available, including alternatives to dental implants where appropriate.
Planning your treatment
Every dental implant treatment plan is individual.
Depending on the treatment being considered, further records such as clinical photographs and digital scans or impressions may be required. These allow me to plan both the position of the implants and the teeth they will ultimately support.
For more complex treatment, planning may take place over more than one appointment. I would rather take the time needed to plan treatment carefully than rush this stage.
Your treatment plan and costs
Once the necessary assessment and planning have been completed, you will receive a personalised treatment plan explaining the treatment I recommend, the stages involved and the associated costs.
You will have the opportunity to ask questions and consider your options before deciding whether you would like to proceed.
A consultation does not commit you to treatment. Its purpose is to give you a clear understanding of your situation, the options available and what dental implant treatment would involve for you.