DDI (Dorset)

Dental Implants in Dorset

Over 5,000 Implants Placed 

Dental implants are the strongest and longest-lasting tooth replacement method available today.

It doesn't get better

Dental implants have been the highest-rated replacement method across all of our missing tooth solutions.

Our clinic, dedicated to missing patients, uses state-of-the-art implant equipment that aids our dentists in placing implants accurately and safely. More than this, it helps to speed up appointments, surgery and recovery time. 

Our skilled, caring and experienced clinicians will listen to your needs and concerns and help determine the best course of implant treatment that might help you avoid the need for bone grafts.

Single implants

Multiple implants

Full arch

Implant Dentures

What are dental implants?

By fusing a titanium post into your jawbone, we can create an artificial tooth root that can support a replacement tooth or teeth.

After a period of healing, called osseointegration, we can restore your tooth with an abutment and crown.

We offer a range of dental implant procedures that can replace a single lost tooth, secure dentures, or even treat complex edentulous cases.

  1. Enhanced Appearance: Our dental implants are designed to look and feel like reel teeth. We’ll be able to create a crown that colour-matches your neighbouring teeth, giving you a seamless smile.
  2. Improves Your Oral Health: A missing tooth can lead to several oral health complications. A dental implant protects your gums, prevents bone loss, and improves biting function and speech.
  3. Lasting Durability: An implant can last for decades with good oral health care. They truly are the perfect investment for your mouth and overall health. See aftercare tips.

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Marcus Shaw
Marcus Shaw
2022-02-12
great service. thank you everyone at Dorset Dental Clinic.
Carol Jewell
Carol Jewell
2022-02-11
I have always put off going to the dentist as I really dread it..but now I look forward to going since visiting Philip, Kayleigh and all their staff.. they are all super friendly but yet professional and the technology and treatment is to such a high standard! I didn’t feel a thing when having the work done and the after care has been incredible… keeping in touch and fitting me in sometimes within a day .. Will definitely be coming back for any future treatment .. 😊
PAUL BOYCE
PAUL BOYCE
2021-12-22
Highly recommend Dorset Dental Clinic for dental implants. I was referred to Phil by my regular local dentist, as he assured me that he was the best around for implants, he was absolutely right and I am so glad I took his advice. If anyone is thinking of having dental implants, and are a bit nervous of the process, don’t be, it really is easy with the right team doing it. Thank you so much Dorset dental clinic. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stewart Hall
Stewart Hall
2021-12-13
Excellent customer care from all the staff. Thank you
Andy Phillips
Andy Phillips
2021-12-13
My dentist put me in touch with Dorset Dental implants just over 3 years ago in relation to having an implant and I am very pleased he did. The three year wait was due to having to go under general anaesthetic at Poole Hospital to have an embedded tooth removed. Doctor Philip McCauley advised me that there would be a wait and was kind enough to give detail on the scans and the complexities of my case twice. The second time he allowed me to film them on my phone as the hospital were unable to locate the original file. This was particularly helpful as I had just ran over the road from the hospital appointment and back again, job done. I've now had the implant fitted and cannot thank Philip and his team any more. They explain everything in detail, put you at ease, offer after care and although I am mid-treatment I have no worries that all will end well.
Keith Stott
Keith Stott
2021-12-11
I have been having my teeth problems attended to by DDI since the practice opened and have received excellent service from them. I have had 13 implants over the past 25 years in the USA and the UK and I can say with conviction that the service I have received at DDI has been the best.
Nigel Duck
Nigel Duck
2021-12-08
Explained the entire treatment & talked me through step by step. Made me at ease & complete reassurance throughout.
Kamila Finch
Kamila Finch
2021-12-07
Dorset Dental Implants are great, I have been looking for a place like this for a long time and I am happy to have now found them, great service. Lovely staff, very friendly and highly professional.
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We’re a leading implant clinic in Poole, Dorset.

consequences of missing teeth

Dental implants can improve oral health in many ways. When you lose a tooth, your other teeth can shift out of position. Plus, the bone in your jaw depletes. 

The titanium implant functions like a tooth root and prevents jawbone from shrinking and keeps neighbouring teeth securely in place. 

Alternative treatments like dental bridges or dentures do not promote robust jawbone health and can cause damage unnecessarily to otherwise healthy teeth. Implants do not slip, make noise or cause any damage in the way that fixed bridgework or dentures might. See implants vs dentures for more detail.

If you’ve had missing teeth for some time, you might need to undergo pre-implant procedures like bone grafts to ensure you are suitable for treatment.

Implant Benefits

NATURAL

The great thing about dental implants is that they look and feel just like normal, regular teeth. They are specifically designed to bond with your jawbone making them a permanent and stable addition to your mouth. 

PERMANENT

Dental implants without the right care will last a lifetime, this is because they are just like teeth, but stronger – giving them a better chance at success.

Dental Implants in Poole, Dorset

STRONG

Constructed from titanium the implant is one of the strongest and most reliable tooth replacement solutions available in dentistry today. Porcelain crowns are also attached to complete the look.

HIGHLY-RATED

There’s a reason dental implants are so popular – because they give patients an opportunity to restore gaps in their mouth and feel more confident.

Choosing your new artificial teeth

You can choose artificial teeth that are removable, fixed or even a combination of both.

  1. Removable options: Similar to conventional, removable dentures are either full or partial. This option contains white artificial teeth surrounded by pink plastic gum mounted to a metal frame attached to the implant abutment. These are referred to as snap-in-dentures.

  2. Fixed replacements: In this popular treatment type, the artificial tooth is permanently screwed into the implant abutment, and it cannot be removed to clean or for sleep. A crown is attached to every implant – but even this can be combined with several teeth being bridged.

Before & After Implants

Restored and corrected smiles executed with prestigious cosmetic and restorative dental techniques.

Good candidates

Implant dentistry is usually suitable for most adult patients who have good overall oral health and healthy gums. 

Patients exhibiting signs of gum and periodontal disease may need further treatments to strengthen the success of their implant, but this will all be looked at in-depth during your initial consultation. 

A sufficient amount of bone in the jaw will be required for conventional dental implants.

Dental implant treatment is often split into two stages; one where the implant is fitted and the other when the crown is placed – this takes place over two separate appointments over several months. During your first appointment, we will fit the implant into your jawbone, and then in a few months, once a period of healing has taken place (osseointegration), we will attach the new tooth. Tips to prepare for the procedure.

01. Consultation

We will examine your mouth to take impressions and, if necessary, any scans or X-rays. Once this is completed, we can agree on your treatment plan.

02. Implant Placement

The procedure requires minor surgery under local anaesthetic. Patients do not find the process of healing at all painful. However, there is some ‘gum aching’ the next day.

03. Integration

The implant will take 3-5 months to fuse to the bone. In this period, a temporary bridge will be placed in your check-up two weeks after the procedure. 

04. Restoration

The dentist will expose the point above the implant in a few appointments and take more impressions for the lab. The prosthodontist will then fit the final crown or bridge. 

Tooth implants are only available in the rarest of cases on the NHS. But some insurance companies may cover a portion of the treatment.

  1. Implant consultation £195
  2. Single-tooth implant (including tooth) £2,850


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Just like any surgery, dental implant surgery poses some risks – although it’s important patients realise this is rare.

However, when problems do occur they are usually minor and treated easily.

Risks include:

  • Infection at the implant site
  • Injury or damage to surrounding structures (teeth or blood vessels)
  • Nerve damage or sinus problems

The planning process for implantation will involve our missing teeth experts, who might work closely together with a maxillofacial surgeon, periodontist or prosthodontist.

And as implants involve surgery, a thorough evaluation is required, which will include:

  • Comprehensive dental exam: X-rays and 3D images taken to provide a model of your teeth and jaw.
  • Review of your medical history: Tell us about any medical conditions or medications you might be taking.
  • Treatment plan: Tailored to your unique case, this plan will consider how many teeth you need replaced as well as the condition of your jawbone.
  1. Damaged tooth removal 
  2. Jawbone preparation (grafting and sinus lifts if required)
  3. Placement of the dental implant
  4. Bone growth and healing period (osseointegration)
  5. Abutment placement
  6. Artificial tooth placement 

Implant surgery can take a few hours whereas the entire process can take months from start to finish, with much of this time being devoted to new bone growth around the implant site.

Depending on your situation, the process can be sped up with procedures like All-on-4, which only use 4 implants. 

If, for example, your jawbone is not thick or hard enough, you will require bone grafting before being allowed to undergo implant surgery.

The powerful chewing action of the mouth puts great pressure on the jawbone, so if it is not strong enough then the implant is more likely to fail as the jaw is not strong enough to hold it.

There are several bone grafting techniques we can use to rebuild your jawbone – and our dentists will run through the best options that will work for your condition.

Bone grafts can take several months before the transplanted bone is strong enough to support the implant. But in most cases, you only need a minor bone graft, which is done at the same time as implant surgery.

Patients can expect to experience some typical discomforts:

  • Gum swelling
  • Brushing to skin and gums
  • Pain at the implant site
  • Minor bleeding

The implant dent might prescribe pain medications or antibiotics with the direction of eating soft foods whilst the surgical site heals. 

Typically, we will use dissolvable stitches, which will disappear on their own. 

No. Because dental implants are defined as a cosmetic dental solution, it is in very rare cases that the NHS prescribe this treatment.

Having an implant is a surgical procedure. This means that a sedation or anaesthesia will be used. Many patients prefer to be put to sleep for relaxation purposes, but some do choose to stay awake.  

Most of our happy patients who have received this treatment have claimed it involved little to no pain or discomfort. 

With the proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime.  Ask your dentist about implant aftercare.

Yes, we can provide instant implants in one appointment, which means you will not have to wait for implants to heal before fitting a crown. 

The only changes you can expect to your day-to-day lifestyle is within this first week of treatment; it is recommended to stick to a soft diet as you allow the healing to progress.

It’s essential to remember that this is a long-term, permanent procedure.

The process should not be rushed – the procedure is not fast, and the healing period can take a few months.

Patients looking for something more immediate may want to consider instant implants. View more.

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