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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Dental implant smile journey

Serving patients throughout Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, our dentist, will assess your oral health, discuss your case and consider all of the implant treatment options available to you before issuing a treatment plan.

Dental implant treatment will typically take between 3 to 6 months to complete and include the following steps at Hindhead Dental Practice:

  1. Consultation – our dentist will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment our dentist will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using x-rays and scans. This will assess the bone support for a dental implant as sometimes it is necessary to carry out a bone graft or sinus lift to ensure we have the appropriate foundation into which we can securely place the implants.
  2. Pre-treatment – Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation our dentist will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

    Some patients may need to see a hygienist for a course of treatment to ensure their gums are strong and healthy before the dental implant process can begin.

    our dentist will also check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully at this initial consultation. If there is insufficient bone you may need pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts. You may have to wait several months for this to heal prior to starting your dental implant journey.
  3. Implant placement – Once you are dentally fit and have healthy bone structure, you are ready for your implant placement. The process and length of appointment will vary depending on your individual requirements and complexity. our dentist will advise in advance what to expect throughout this appointment. You will be given a local anaesthetic to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the process.

    With All on 4 treatments (known as ‘same day smile’), the final replacement teeth are fitted the same day without the need to wait for healing and integration.
  4. Healing and integration - The titanium post (dental implant) needs to be left for a short time for the bone and gum to heal around it before it can be used to support a new tooth. Once that happens, the titanium becomes one with the bone around it… a key stage is known as biological integration.

    This stage can take between 3 and 6 months. Once the implant has integrated with the bone, it provides a strong and stable platform for the new crown, bridge or denture.
  5. Restoring - Once your implant integrates with the bone, we are then able to restore the implant with replacement teeth. This stage is carried out over 2 appointments. At the first appointment we will take scans/impressions of the position of the implants in relation to your other teeth and structures, so that the crown/bridge/denture can be carefully crafted to best blend with your natural smile.

    At the second appointment our dentist will then securely fix your crown, bridge or denture to the dental implant. Most teeth attached to implants are fixed permanently and can only be removed by your dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to the implants, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning. In all cases, your dentist will ensure that your replacement teeth fit properly, match your other teeth and feel comfortable. Once in place, they will look, feel and function as a natural tooth.
  6. Aftercare - Implants are an excellent option and investment in your health. With the right aftercare, they can last for a lifetime.

    For such a long-term success, taking care of your implant is important. As with natural teeth, implants require the same regular check-ups and conscientious oral hygiene. Once you follow these guidelines, your implants can be maintained for decades.

To find out more about how dental implants could transform your life, book a consultation with our dentist!

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hindhead Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

701 Reviews

5.0

27th August 2025

I had extensive crown treatment almost 10 years ago and since then I have received diligent care to maintain the health of my crowns and gums. I always have very good care and treatment.

22nd August 2025

Excellent dental treatment and friendly staff

22nd August 2025

I feel confident and well looked after

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Carol Parsons

As usual a warm and friendly welcome. Clean quick and always on time . Highly recommended

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Graham Osborn

Very helpful and friendly.

20th August 2025

Excellent attention to detail and knowledge of all the options.I arrived having forgotten my dentures and was given a same day alternative.Needed to ask subsequent question which was arranged for me by phone

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alan kingsley

Efficient and friendly service , very happy !

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Sophie Jennings

Really pleased after our first appointment - everyone was friendly and very efficient. The dentist really put us at ease and spent a long time talking through concerns with us. Big thank you from us.

17th August 2025

I feel confident that my needs will be met

14th August 2025

The personal touch to patients by all the staff at the practice from walking in the door to leaving at the end of the appointment. In particular the care of Mr Ellis is second to none.

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Sandy Seagrove

Julie is always professional and, friendly and excellent at what she does. All the staff were very pleasant and helpful.

9th August 2025

I HAVE BEEN GOING TO HINDHEAD DENTAL CLINIC FOR 10 YEARS AND WOULD NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE

6th August 2025

I have been going to Paul for over 30 years, he and his team are excellent

2nd August 2025

Always a good experience. I travel from Dorset to see Paul. I think that probably says it all!

31st July 2025

Friendly and efficient service from a team I know very well

29th July 2025

Normal excellent service from the team

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Chris C

Always a great level of care and professionalism received from great people.

26th July 2025

Efficient safe pleasant

24th July 2025

Caring, professional, capable and have complete confidence in the care I am given.All members of staff have the same level of understanding and professionalism.

24th July 2025

Very attentive staff comfortable waiting area east to park and very professional service

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