Dental implants
Dental implants in Crewe
Dental implants can support a crown, a bridge or a denture to replace missing teeth, and can hold a loose denture firmly in place. A single implant with a crown starts from £2,500.
Your first visit is an implant consultation, currently £50 (usually £150). If you decide to explore treatment, the CBCT 3D scan is £150 (usually £200). You meet the implant dentist to discuss your options.
Suitability
Is a dental implant right for you?
That depends on your teeth and gums, how much bone there is to hold the implant, your general health and what you want treatment to do. The consultation and CBCT scan answer it.
An implant is worth considering if
- You are missing one tooth and want a fixed replacement
- You have several gaps and would rather not wear a denture
- Your denture moves when you eat or speak
- A tooth has to come out and you want to plan its replacement first
What we check first
- Your teeth and gums. Decay, gum disease or infection is treated before an implant is placed.
- The bone. The CBCT 3D scan shows how much there is and the position of nearby structures.
- Your general health and any medicines you take, because both can affect healing.
- Whether you smoke, as stopping helps the gum and bone heal well.
If something needs treating first, or a bridge, a denture or leaving the gap would suit you better, we will say so and explain why. Read about dentures.
The process
What implant treatment involves
Treatment runs in stages over several months; how many depends on your mouth and any preparation needed.
An implant is a small post, usually titanium, placed in the jawbone. Once it has healed, it can support a crown, a bridge or an attachment that holds a denture.
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Consultation and planningThe implant dentist examines your teeth, gums and bite and goes through your medical history. If you decide to explore treatment, a CBCT 3D scan (a 3D X-ray of the jaw) shows the bone and is used to plan where the implant goes.
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Preparing the site, if it is neededSome people need gum treatment, an extraction or bone grafting (building up the bone) first. If you do, it is built into your plan.
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Placing the implantThe implant is placed in the jawbone under local anaesthetic, sometimes with a stitch or two while the gum heals. Sedation is available if you find treatment difficult; ask at the consultation.
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Healing and fitting your new toothThe implant needs a few months to join with the bone, then the crown, bridge or denture attachment is made and fitted. If the gap shows when you smile, ask about a temporary tooth for the healing period.
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Review and looking after itWe check the implant after fitting and at your regular check-ups. An implant cannot decay, but the gum around it needs the same daily cleaning and hygiene visits as your own teeth.
Risks. Like any surgery, implant treatment carries some risk. Your dentist goes through this with you at your consultation.
What it costs
Dental implant fees
The fees you are most likely to need, from our private fee list.
Private fees
| Single implant with crown | from £2,500 |
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| Bone grafting, where more bone is needed | Quoted for your case |
Implant offer. The implant consultation is currently £50 (usually £150). If you decide to explore treatment, the CBCT 3D scan is £150 (usually £200), and if you go ahead, £100 comes off your treatment cost.
Several teeth or a full arch
Full mouth fees
Fees for an implant-retained denture and a full set of fixed teeth are on the full mouth implants page.
Full mouth dental implantsSpreading the cost
Finance
Treatment costing £350 or more may be eligible for finance arranged with Chrysalis Finance. Finance is subject to status and affordability.
How finance worksYour dentist will check it suits you at the assessment, and results vary from person to person. You get the cost for your own case in writing, with any extraction or grafting itemised, before anything starts.
Who you will see
Your implant dentist
Allen House Dental has been on Hungerford Road since 1982. Dr Aiman Sinjab carries out implant treatment here, with Dr Uzman Ul-Haq visiting for more complex cases. You meet your dentist at the consultation.
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Implant and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr Aiman Sinjab
- Dentistry degree (Lek Dent), Katowice, Poland, 1996
- GDC 107357
Postgraduate study in cosmetic and restorative dentistry at UCL. Read his full profile.
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Visiting Implant Dentist
Dr Uzman Ul-Haq
- BDS, London, United Kingdom, 2003
- MFDS, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 2006
- GDC 82296
Visits for cases that need bone grafting or a full arch, and has been placing implants since 2006.
Both are on the GDC register, which is public. Meet the whole team.
Patient reviews
What our dental implant patients say
Two patients describe having dental implants with Dr Aiman Sinjab at our Crewe practice, in their own words on Google.
I recently had two dental implants carried out by Dr Aiman Sinjab, and I am extremely pleased with the whole experience. From the initial consultation through to the final result, Dr Aiman was professional, reassuring and very thorough. He explained every stage of the treatment clearly, answered all my questions and made me feel completely confident throughout the process. The implant treatment itself was handled with great care and attention to detail. … I would highly recommend Dr Aiman to anyone considering dental implants.
After years of ignoring problems and being afraid of getting in the chair, I finally got there. Dr Aiman has been patient, kind and helpful. I have had extractions, fillings and implants and could not be happier with the work done.
Rated 4.8 from 500+ Google reviews. Read them on Google or see more on our patient reviews page.
Common questions
Dental implant questions we are asked most
Four more things people ask before booking. Anything else, call 01270 581024.
Does it hurt to have an implant placed?
You are numb for the placement, so you should feel pressure rather than pain. Soreness, swelling or some bruising for a few days afterwards is normal, and your dentist tells you how to manage it.
How long do dental implants last?
Implants are designed to last many years. How long yours lasts depends on the health of the gum and bone around it, how well it is cleaned at home, whether you smoke and your general health. Regular check-ups and hygiene appointments are an important part of looking after one.
Is there an age limit for dental implants?
Age itself is no barrier; what matters is the health of your gums and jawbone, and your general health. Implants are placed once the jaw has finished growing, so they are for adults.
What if I do not have enough bone for an implant?
Limited bone does not rule an implant out. The CBCT scan shows how much there is, and where more support is needed, bone grafting can be planned before or alongside the implant and quoted separately. If an implant is still not the best option, your dentist will explain what is.
Find out whether an implant is right for you
Book an implant consultation and find out what is possible for your mouth. There is no obligation to go ahead.
