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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 Ipswich, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury

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 Hadleigh Dental Surgery:

  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 xrays 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 to 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 with out 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

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hadleigh Dental Surgery. 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

733 Reviews

5.0

23rd April 2025

Friendly , efficient service and treatment from all staff both clinical and clerical.

22nd April 2025

The atmosphere is professional but relaxed. Everything is explained or discussed in a clear way and I always feel that I know what is happening with my teeth.

21st April 2025

Efficient and courteous

17th April 2025

The hygienist was professional, friendly and very efficient.

16th April 2025

Friendly staff, very clean, hygienist was very nice and listened to my concerns. Didn't have to wait very long for my appointment

9th April 2025

I have been a patient for many years and my experience at the surgery has always been excellent. I have no reason to not be anything other than highly satisfied.

8th April 2025

Professional service, friendly staff and very clean surroundings

5th April 2025

Very experienced and friendly staff. Very clearly explained options and always happy to answer all questions or concerns.

4th April 2025

Fantastic staff, good prices, I feel very looked after when I visit. Lovely and clean.

3rd April 2025

Professional staff. Courteous and calm.

3rd April 2025

I rang on Monday, explained my problem and that I was away but back on Wednesday . Within an hour the reception team rang offering appointment on Wednesday .

3rd April 2025

Great staff with time to listen. Receptionist was very pleasant, I was well received and shown where to wait (I hadn’t seen the hygienist before). My treatment was thorough and well explained. I would highly recommend the surgery

3rd April 2025

Professional, friendly and great services.

3rd April 2025

All concerned were very helpful, being a long standing patient made even more so

2nd April 2025

Mr Wilson is professional and efficient

2nd April 2025

Always highly satisfied with Mr. Wilson.

29th March 2025

The whole appointment was dealt with ease.

28th March 2025

It was lovely to see an existing member of staff on reception as I hadn’t been for many years but she soon put me at ease and made me welcome.The dentist and dental nurse soon reassured me as I said I was a nervous patient but every thing he did was explained to me thoroughly and I had the opportunity to say if I was happy with the treatment plan.

28th March 2025

Everyone was polite , friendly in all departments. The place is clean and welcoming. Everything was explained and easily understood. Very satisfied.

27th March 2025

Always kind and professionalKnows I hate dental treatment and Dentist is considerate of that

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