Fed up with not being able to eat? Fed up with losing confidence when smiling or eating in public? Fed up with loose dentures? Then Kent Smile Studio may have a solution for you!
This solution is ideal for those who have most or all their teeth missing or failing. Many patients come to us as they are fed up with their loose or missing teeth and intolerable dentures. They are unable to eat with comfort or smile with confidence.
At Kent Smile Studio, our experienced and qualified implant surgeons can offer a solution.
The All on 4 /6 implants uses 4-6 implants in a jaw to replace all the missing/loose teeth in the affected jaw. The implants are angled such that they avoid important structures such as nerves in the lower jaw and sinuses in the upper jaw, which avoids the need for bone grafting procedures. So, if you have been told in the past that you cannot have dental implants due to a lack of bone, the All-on-4/6 solution may be for you.
BOOK NOWThe aim of the treatment is to remove all the failing teeth in the jaw (if there are any present) and place the dental implants. We then use the latest advanced 3D digital (CAD-CAM) technology to provide you with a set of fixed temporary teeth attached to the implants all on the same day! This process is sometimes referred to as “Teeth in a Day” or “Same Day Smiles”.
We examine your mouth and take digital X-rays and CT scans, digital impressions to allow us to make an assessment.
The sequence of your personalised treatment plan and the full cost of each stage will be discussed. We will also discuss all the options available to you, so you can make an informed decision.
Template Preparation
Our CAD CAM dental technicians would prepare accurate digital models of your mouth and the areas requiring implants. A computer-designed surgical template/guide is constructed for the next stage so that the implants can be precisely positioned for optimum results.
Within 2 weeks
We would invite you back to have a look at the digital planning and proposed final outcome.
We would spend time with you to discuss any concerns you have and go through all the risks, benefits, and alternatives, so you can make an informed decision.
Pre and post-treatment instructions would be given, and payments would be taken. We accept credit cards, debit cards, AMEX, and BACS payments. Finance options are also available.
The CAD CAM technician would then process and prepare your new temporary fixed teeth ready for the day of the surgery.
Day Before Surgery
One of our dedicated Implant nurses will telephone you to check whether you have any questions and guide you through the medication regime.
Within 4 weeks
The day you have been waiting for has finally arrived!
But we understand that you will feel anxious on the day, and our team are here to fully take care of you.
You will be invited to attend the clinic first thing in the morning. After checking in at reception, you will be taken to a private waiting area, and be made to feel comfortable and settled in. The nurse will then go through any questions you may have.
The teeth shall all be gently removed. The 4/ 6 implants will then be gently placed into the bone. This process takes around 2 hours. For us to provide a fixed temporary bridge, we would require the implants to be stable. If the implants are not stable, we would not be able to gain support directly from the implants but would need to convert the bridge into a full removable denture.
This treatment will be carried out under IV sedation by an anaesthetist. This form of sedation involves an injection in the back of the hand, which makes you feel less anxious. Although you will be awake, the effect of sedation will relax you sufficiently to enable treatment to be carried out. Most patients will not remember the treatment. Verbal contact will be maintained at all times, and the level of sedation can be altered as required.
We will then take measurements of your bite and further impressions shall be taken.
Afternoon
You will be taken back to your private waiting area, be offered a light lunch, whilst the bespoke teeth are being constructed.
Late Afternoon
We will be fitting your fixed temporary teeth and taking X-rays. We will discharge you to the care of the person picking you up.
After 2 weeks
We would see you after 2 weeks to check that everything is healing as planned.
We would then allow the implants to heal for 3-6 months. It is recommended to follow a soft diet for three months to allow full healing to take place.
Within 12-24 weeks
Removal of temporary bridge, bite measurement, re-insertion of the temporary bridge.
We shall then wait one week for the next appointment.
Try in of the metal titanium bar and teeth, and adjustments.
We shall then wait one week.
Further measurements may be needed as required.
Final fitting of the permanent titanium- based porcelain implant bridge with 12 teeth.
We shall need to see you on an annual basis to review the implant treatment, to remove the bridge, clean the implants, and refit the bridge.
We would also monitor the implant performance and take any necessary X-rays. Oral cancer screening will also be performed.
We would require you to visit the hygienist at the review appointment.
Finance packages are available to spread the cost of the dental implant treatment.
You will need to look after your mouth following surgical treatment. This will be covered by the instructions that are given to you, specifically relating to the procedure that you have carried out. Nevertheless, after surgery, a certain number of review appointments will be required. These are as follows:
Most importantly, during this period, we will depend upon you to update us on how things are progressing. In the event of any concern, we will require you to contact the surgeon.
We shall need to see you on an annual basis to review the implant treatment, remove the bridge, clean the implants, and refit the bridge. We would also monitor the implant performance and take any necessary X-rays. Oral cancer screening will also be performed. We would require you to visit the hygienist at the review appointment.
The initial cost of dental implants abroad such as in Turkey and Budapest can be lower. But Dental Implants are not “fit and forget”, there is regular maintenance needed to ensure the maximum longevity of your treatment. These steps are not usually performed, and shortcuts can be made to accommodate your travel plans which are not how surgical treatment should be carried out.
Often cheaper dental implants are used, which have been less extensively researched, so the risk of complications can be higher and long-term successes are reduced. Dentistry in the UK is highly regulated and the equipment and dental implants we use must conform to a standard. We only use branded implants that have more than 15 years of available data for your own peace of mind.
We have had patients who have had treatment abroad and are not satisfied with the end results. This is mostly due to communication and language barriers, and the patient has not fully understood what is going on. The cost of returning to the country would make the treatment for them more expensive in the long term.
Often the cost of remedial treatment when you have had dental implants abroad is vastly greater than if you have had them in the UK. We have a team of highly experienced clinicians and technicians with over 20 years of experience. Should anything not go to plan, patients are able to return to us with ease.
Finance packages are available to spread the cost of the dental implant treatment.
Often cheaper dental implants are used, which have been less extensively researched, so the risk of complications can be higher and long-term successes are reduced. Dentistry in the UK is highly regulated and the equipment and dental implants we use must conform to a standard. We only use branded implants that have more than 15 years of available data for your peace of mind.
We have had patients who have had treatment abroad and are not satisfied with the end results. This is mostly due to communication and language barriers, and the patient has not fully understood what is going on. The cost of returning to the country would make the treatment for them more expensive in the long term.
Often the cost of remedial treatment when you have had dental implants abroad is vastly greater than if you have had them in the UK. We have a team of highly experienced clinicians and technicians with over 20 years of experience. Should anything not go to plan, patients are able to return to us with ease.