Dental Implants at Liv & Harley Street Hospital

Rebuild Your Bite, Renew Your Confidence

What is a Dental Implant ?

Dental implants replace missing teeth with titanium posts anchored in your jawbone—creating a stable, artificial root on which a crown, bridge or fixed denture is secured. Because the implant fuses to bone (a process called osseointegration), the final tooth looks, feels and functions like the real thing while helping to preserve facial structure and bite strength for decades.

A missing tooth shouldn’t hold you back. Book a dental implant consultation at Liv & Harley Street Hospital’s Oral & Maxillofacial Clinic and discover a secure, natural-feeling solution that lets you smile, speak and eat without compromise.

Who Should Have Dental Implants?

One or more missing or badly damaged teeth you’d like to replace permanently.
Adequate bone density and healthy gums to anchor an implant (or willingness to undergo bone grafting).
Patients seeking a natural-looking, fixed alternative to removable dentures or bridges.
People eager to restore chewing power and confidence in their smile.

Who Can Have Dental Implants?

Adults in good general health, with controlled medical conditions.
Non-smokers (or those ready to quit) —smoking is a key cause of implant failure.
Committed to excellent oral hygiene and routine dental visits.

Who Might Need to Delay or Avoid?

Active, untreated gum disease or oral infection.
Insufficient bone that cannot (or will not) be augmented.
Uncontrolled systemic illnesses (e.g., brittle diabetes, severe autoimmune disorders).
Pregnancy—elective implant surgery is best postponed.
Heavy smokers unwilling to cease.

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Why Choose Us

Liv & HSH London

Consultant Oral Surgeons & Restorative Dentists
- Implants placed by specialists with thousands of successful cases and postgraduate implantology training.
3-D Planning & Guided Surgery
- Low-dose cone-beam CT enables digital surgical guides, improving placement accuracy and nerve safety.
On-Site Sedation & Anaesthesia Options
- Local anaesthetic, IV sedation or general anaesthesia in our theatre suite—tailored to comfort and case complexity.
Comprehensive After-Care
- Custom hygiene plans and free annual reviews in the first year to protect your long-term investment.

What Do We Do? (Procedures, Benefits & Care)

Procedure Snapshot

Stage	What Happens	Timing
Consultation & 3-D scan	Bone, sinus and nerve mapping, costs confirmed	Day 1
Implant placement	Titanium post inserted; graft if needed	1–2 h
Osseointegration	Bone fuses to implant	3–6 months
Restoration	Custom crown/bridge/denture fixed	1 visit

Benefits

Permanent—90 % + success at 10 years with proper care.
Natural feel & aesthetics—no clicking plates or slippage.
Jaw-bone preservation—prevents the sunken look common with long-term tooth loss.
No damage to neighbours—unlike bridges, healthy teeth stay intact.
Restored chewing power—enjoy steak, apples, nuts with confidence.

Potential Risks & Limitations

Post-op swelling, bruising, mild pain (few days).
Rare infection or early implant failure (smoking, poor hygiene).
Nerve disturbance—usually temporary tingling.
Longer total treatment time than dentures.

Preparation Checklist

Treat cavities or gum disease first.
CBCT scan + digital impressions.
Stop smoking at least two weeks pre-op and throughout healing.
Light meal if local anaesthetic; fast 6 h if IV/general sedation.
Arrange transport home and 24-h support if sedated.

Post-Operative Care

Ice packs first 48 h; take prescribed or OTC analgesics.
Soft diet (soups, yoghurt, pasta) for 7–10 days.
Gentle brushing + chlorhexidine or salt-water rinses.
Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol one week.
Return for review visits—sutures out at ~10 days, progress X-ray at three months.