Single dental implant in Hayes

A single dental implant is the most functional secure replacement for a missing tooth, allowing you to eat, smile and laugh with confidence.

      The loss of a tooth could be caused from many different reasons; tooth decay, infection, gum disease, trauma, or removal of an impacted tooth.

      A single titanium implant is placed into the jaw, as the replacement root. It’s a straightforward process which can be completed under local anaesthetic. The implant will need three to six months to heal and integrate with your jaw bone to provide a solid support for your replacement tooth.

      A temporary crown is usually fitted at the same time as your implant placement, which will stay in place until the final restoration appointment.

      Once your jaw has healed, an abutment will be fixed to the implant to hold your replacement tooth (crown) in place. Abutments are produced in titanium, gold or porcelain, and can come as a standard fit or crafted specifically for you. These options offer a range of aesthetics results, depending on your requirements.

      If you'd like to discuss implants in further detail, call us on 020 8462 1347.

        Meet our skilled clinicians, specialising in a range of dental implant treatments

        Kunal Datta Profile

        Dr Kunal Datta

        Dentist
        BDS (Manc) 2010, MSc Clinical Implantology (UCLan 2020)
        GDC no. 193028

        Kunal is from Bromley and was schooled locally. He graduated from the University of Manchester in 2010, after which he completed a year as a Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery at the world renowned Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. In 2012, Kunal moved to the sunnier shores of Sydney in Australia, where he gained experience in providing high quality private dentistry for 5 years before moving back to Bromley, where he is now permanently based.

        Kunal has since completed a Master’s Degree in Implant Dentistry, which has been invaluable in offering patients natural looking and feeling replacements for badly broken or missing teeth. He also enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and believes that prevention is always better than cure. Kunal has furthered his knowledge in all forms of aesthetic dentistry, including the completion of Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics courses.

        In his spare time, Kunal enjoys cooking, theatre, cricket and travelling with his wife, who is also a dentist.

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        Dr Vinesh Patel

        IMPLANT, GENERAL, COSMETIC, INVISALIGN DENTIST
        BDS (KINGS COLLEGE LONDON 2008), CERT IMPLANTOLOGY (2016 & 2022), CERT. AESTHETIC DENT (KINGS COLLEGE, 2018), CERT.AESTHETIC DENT(2020) CLEAR ALIGNERS DIP (Invisalign, 2020)
        GDC No. 153553

        Vinesh has been a qualified dentist for over 15 years and is one of our longest serving dentists here at Hayes, having built up a large following of patients. He has acquired over 10 years experience in private practice dentistry and has numerous hours of courses and post graduate qualifications.

        Vinesh has focused on cosmetic and general dentistry, especially in minimally invasive treatments which take the patient’s comfort into consideration. He has extensive knowledge and experience when it comes to cosmetic dentistry. Whether it is white fillings, dental bleaching techniques, crowns or veneers. Vinesh has an Aesthetics Diploma at Kings College London and Aesthetics certificates at a well renown UK academy, making sure his patients receive the best up to date treatment.

        He has completed two separate postgraduate certificates in Dental Implants at accredited UK institutions allowing him to provide a full array of treatment options to his patients, including bone and soft tissue grafting. This allows him to replace missing teeth from start to finish with high success rates.

        As a certified Invisalign provider, he has gone above what is required and completed a 2 year Diploma in Clear Aligners to allow him to provide Invisalign to a higher level of expertise than most practitioners and has improved the smiles of a number of patients successfully here at Hayes Dental Specialists.

        He has also held teaching positions at the well renown Guys Dental Hospital and Kings College London and was fast tracked into this positions early on his career due to his exemplary skills.

        Vinesh gains most satisfaction from getting to know his patients well and helping them to achieve and maintain a healthy mouth and smile. He likes to explain everything from an evidence based perspective and ensures you are kept fully informed about your oral health and treatment options to provide a bespoke service tailored to the specific individual. He welcomes seeing nervous patients and will be able to provide the time and care to make you feel much more relaxed at your visits and turn you in to a regular attender with a healthier and trouble free mouth.

        Vinesh regularly keeps up to date with the latest techniques by continually attending courses. He makes sure that he always delivers the best service, offering a high standard of care that provides long lasting aesthetic and functional treatments.

        Outside the practice, Vinesh enjoys traveling on both active and cultural holidays, keeping fit and spending time with his family. He’s a dedicated foodie too and loves finding out new cuisines to sink his teeth into!

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        Dental implants FAQs

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        How is an implant fitted?

        Assessment: Every treatment begins with an assessment from your local Thorpe Bay dentist who will be performing your implant treatment. They will discuss all the options with you, make an assessment of the best solution for you, and ensure you understand every step of your treatment. You will have an x-ray and, in some cases, a CT scan to help visualise your jaw, ensure your gums are healthy and that there is enough jaw bone to place the implant.

        The treatment: This is when the implant is placed into your jaw. It’s a straightforward process which can be completed under local anaesthetic. If you are particularly nervous or have a dental phobia, your dentist will make sure you feel absolutely comfortable with the treatment, and can provide sedation if needed.

        The implants will need three to six months to heal and integrate with your jaw bone to provide a solid support for the crown or bridge.

        Depending on your treatment and your dentist’s diagnosis, a temporary crown can be fitted at the same time as your initial appointment. Same day teeth is a modern procedure which enables you to walk out of the clinic with brand new teeth in just one day. These will stay in place until the final restoration appointment.

        Once your jaw has healed, your dentist will take an impression of your mouth. This enables a dental technician to build your bespoke crown or bridge, which will be colour matched to blend seamlessly with your other teeth.

        Restoration: It may be necessary to have a separate appointment between six weeks and six months after your initial treatment, to allow the implant to fully integrate. This ensures that your jaw has completely healed before the crown or bridge is permanently fitted.

        Your smile is now complete.

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        How long do implants last?

        Once the implant post has integrated with the bone and surrounding soft tissue, its longevity will be down to the quality of at-home care and attendance at regular clinical reviews. Just as with natural teeth, poor care can lead to gum infection, bleeding and general discomfort. However, well-maintained implants can be expected to last many years and often a whole lifetime.

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