Dental implants Liverpool

JK checks that first. A broken tooth or failed treatment does not automatically mean you need an implant.

As he puts it: “We explore all the options.” He considers whether the tooth can reasonably be saved and compares the likely lifespan, cost, appearance and function of the suitable treatments. If another option makes more sense, he’ll tell you.

It depends on your mouth. An implant supports its own replacement tooth. A conventional bridge uses neighbouring teeth for support, which can mean preparing those teeth.

JK looks at the condition of the teeth beside the gap, your bone, bite and budget. His work includes both implants and bridges, so you can discuss the alternatives with the dentist who understands how each would work for you.

We’ll be thinking about how to help.

You don’t need to apologise for your teeth or explain why you haven’t come sooner. Tell us what’s been difficult. JK’s patients include people who have put off treatment for years and people who are frightened even making the appointment.

You don’t have to arrive feeling brave.

Local anaesthetic numbs the area. You may feel pressure or movement, but you should not feel sharp pain. If you’re uncomfortable, tell us so we can respond.

JK offers IV sedation where appropriate. It helps you feel relaxed, and you may remember little of the appointment. You still receive local anaesthetic to numb the treatment area.

If you have sedation, we’ll explain the preparation, escort arrangements and restrictions afterwards. We’ll help you organise this before the day.

Tell us if this is worrying you, especially if we’re replacing a front tooth. We plan temporary teeth with you before treatment so you know what you’ll be wearing while the implant heals.

The type of temporary tooth depends on the position of the gap and how the healing area needs to be protected. It isn’t always possible to attach a fixed tooth to a new implant immediately. JK will explain the suitable arrangement for you.

Our aim is for it to blend in with your own teeth. JK plans the shape and colour of the crown alongside the gum line and the position of the implant underneath.

Tell him what matters to you. You may want to keep the character of your smile rather than make everything whiter or more uniform.

Photographs, digital planning and work with our technicians help him match the result to you. If you’re unsure about the colour or shape, say so before the final fit.

It may feel unfamiliar at first, particularly if you’ve had a gap for a long time. An implant does not reproduce every sensation of a natural tooth, but the aim is comfortable eating, speaking and smiling.

JK checks how your teeth meet when you bite. If your new tooth feels too high, uncomfortable or loose, contact us rather than trying to get used to it.

It’s worth having the situation assessed. JK’s work includes bone grafting, sinus lifting and rebuilding gum tissue, as well as implant placement.

He’ll review your scans to see where support is available and whether grafting or another approach could help. Sometimes additional treatment makes implants possible; sometimes another option is better. He won’t promise an implant before checking what your mouth can support.

A bone graft adds bone or a bone substitute where more support is needed for an implant. A sinus lift creates room for additional bone beneath the sinus in the upper back jaw.

Not everyone needs either procedure. If you do, JK will show you why, explain the materials and discuss the effect on cost and healing time. His training includes both procedures, so they can be considered as part of your overall plan.

If you smoke, JK will ask you to stop before offering implant treatment. Tell us at your consultation so we can discuss the next steps.

If you have active gum disease, we need to address it first. Our dental therapy team can help with treatment and cleaning, and JK can reassess when your gums are healthier. He also reviews your health and medicines before recommending surgery.

Expect a series of appointments over several months rather than one visit. The timing depends on whether a tooth needs removing, whether you need grafting and how the implant heals.

We’ll discuss time off around your actual procedure and job. A single implant is different from extensive surgery. Allow time to rest after placement, and tell us if your work is physical or involves lots of speaking. Sedation also affects when you can drive and return to normal activities.

You’ll need to protect the healing area and follow the advice for your particular implant and temporary tooth. That usually means softer food initially and avoiding heavy pressure on the treated area.

JK gives written aftercare instructions and checks healing before advising you to do more. A tooth can look ready before the bone underneath is ready for normal chewing.

Tenderness, swelling, bruising and some bleeding can follow implant surgery. Infection, failure to heal into the bone and damage to nearby structures are also possible. The risks depend on where the implant is placed and your health.

JK uses examination, imaging and careful planning to assess those risks. He’ll explain the ones relevant to you, how he reduces them and what happens if a problem develops. No implant procedure is risk-free.

Call us. You don’t need to work out whether something is normal before asking for help.

JK’s experience includes managing complications as well as placing implants. He reports that all initial failures in his own implant experience have been successfully replaced.

We’ll assess the problem, explain the options and discuss any costs or applicable guarantee cover before further treatment. Your care doesn’t end when your new tooth is fitted.

We offer a five-year implant guarantee with maintenance requirements.

JK explains that patients need six-monthly dental checks, hygiene appointments at least twice a year and to follow the cleaning advice given. He also monitors the bone around the implants with appropriate X-rays.

We’ll go through the written terms with you before treatment, including what is covered and what is required to keep the guarantee valid. Ask us specifically about the implant, crown, repairs and replacement costs so you understand the cover for your treatment.

They are intended as a long-term tooth replacement, but they are not maintenance-free and we won’t promise they will last forever.

Your gums and the bone around the implant need ongoing care. The crown above it may also need repair or replacement over time. We show you how to clean around your new tooth and check the implant, gums and bite at your reviews.

Yes. Bring your existing plan and any questions you have about it. JK regularly reviews difficult treatment plans and can explain what he would recommend and why.

Your £90 consultation is a chance to understand your options. You can take the advice away and decide in your own time.