At Bollington Dental Practice, we restore dental implants with custom-made crowns or bridges.
While the placement of the implant posts is carried out by a trusted local implant dentist, we can often provide the restorative work in-house, ensuring your replacement teeth are functional, natural-looking, and comfortable.
Why implants may be needed
Implants are an excellent solution for replacing missing teeth when:
Teeth have been lost due to decay, gum disease, or trauma.
You want a fixed alternative to removable dentures.
You are seeking a long-lasting solution that preserves jawbone structure.
Why implant placement isn’t always suitable
Not everyone is suitable for dental implants. Factors that may make implants unsuitable include:
Insufficient bone density to support the implant.
Certain medical conditions or medications.
Smoking or other lifestyle factors.
Personal preference for removable options or cost considerations.
Assessment and planning: Your dentist and the implant dentist will evaluate your oral health and organise 3D CBCT scans to assess bone quality, position, and planning for implant placement.
Tooth extraction (if required): Any remaining damaged teeth may need to be removed before placing the implant.
Assessment and planning: Your dentist and the implant dentist will evaluate your oral health and organise 3D CBCT scans to assess bone quality, position, and planning for implant placement.
Tooth extraction (if required): Any remaining damaged teeth may need to be removed before placing the implant.
Surgical placement of the implant: The titanium implant is inserted into the jawbone under local anaesthetic. Sedation can be used during the placement to make the appointment more comfortable.
Healing and osseointegration: The implant integrates with the jawbone over 3-6 months, providing a stable foundation for the crown or bridge. You may need a temporary solution for your missing teeth during this healing phase.
Restoration: Once healing is complete, we take impressions or scans, then fit a custom-made crown or bridge designed to match your natural teeth.
We understand dental implants can sound intimidating. Our team will explain every step, answer your questions, and ensure the restoration process is comfortable and reassuring.
Caring for your implant restorations
Proper care ensures long-term success and comfort:
Brush twice daily using an electric toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste.
Floss or use interdental brushes around the implant to remove plaque.
Attend regular check-ups to monitor the health of the implant and surrounding gum tissue.
Timeline
Simple single implants: often completed in 3-6 months, including healing.
Larger cases with multiple implants or bone grafting may take longer, depending on individual needs.
Benefits of implant restorations
Fixed, strong, and natural-looking teeth.
Preserves jawbone and facial structure.
Restores chewing, speech, and smile aesthetics.
Can replace single or multiple teeth without affecting other healthy teeth.
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Excellent! Top staff- experienced expert dentist with first-class bedside manner and pain-free examination/procedures. Everything is discussed with the patient. Clear explanations. Immaculately clean. Seen on time. Good premises – modern and fit for purpose. Seen on time, and a choice of follow-up appointment dates and times offered. Very efficient admin/receptionist. I have NO negative comments.
Alison T
Such a great dentist!
The staff are always super friendly and helpful, and they explain your treatment clearly. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable, and it makes me look forward to my appointment.
Stevie L
I have been a patient at Bollington Dental Practice for many years. The service I have received has always been excellent. They offer a comprehensive service with dental hygienists as well as dentists. I have always felt valued as a patient here. No one could work harder to look after my teeth.
David A
Bollington Dental has such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Everyone there is cheerful and helpful. Ellie is always professional and approachable. She takes the time to explain all my options and treatments clearly, which puts me at ease. I always feel comfortable and well looked after. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dental care.
Katie D
I have to congratulate Ellie Burrows and the team at Bollington Dental. I had an old dental cap replaced after it came loose. Detailed preparation and implementation resulted in a very happy client.
Charles M
Excellent! Top staff- experienced expert dentist with first-class bedside manner and pain-free examination/procedures. Everything is discussed with the patient. Clear explanations. Immaculately clean. Seen on time. Good premises – modern and fit for purpose. Seen on time, and a choice of follow-up appointment dates and times offered. Very efficient admin/receptionist. I have NO negative comments.
Alison T
Such a great dentist!
The staff are always super friendly and helpful, and they explain your treatment clearly. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable, and it makes me look forward to my appointment.
Stevie L
I have been a patient at Bollington Dental Practice for many years. The service I have received has always been excellent. They offer a comprehensive service with dental hygienists as well as dentists. I have always felt valued as a patient here. No one could work harder to look after my teeth.
David A
Bollington Dental has such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Everyone there is cheerful and helpful. Ellie is always professional and approachable. She takes the time to explain all my options and treatments clearly, which puts me at ease. I always feel comfortable and well looked after. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dental care.
Katie D
I have to congratulate Ellie Burrows and the team at Bollington Dental. I had an old dental cap replaced after it came loose. Detailed preparation and implementation resulted in a very happy client.
Charles M
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I have recently been treated by the new dentist, Evie. She is an excellent dentist , listens really well, is highly skilled and always supportive and helpful.As an older patient she has really impressed me with her kindness and interpersonal skills, she is always polite and considerate to her colleagues and patients and the work she has done for me is just perfect.Thank you Evie and all the team at Bollington Dental Practice
I am one of those people who is genuinely frightened of going to the dentists, until its absolutely necessary.I used to see Mr King at BDP, who was so good at making me feel at ease and helping me get through any dental treatment. When Mr King retired I was reluctant to return to the practice.However I started to experience pain and had to attend and have treatment. Ellie Burrows was my allocated dentist.Ellie is the most amazing dentist, she takes time to explain each procedure , giving information in a clear and concise way. I was encouraged to ask questions and to take time to think about the treatment.Ellie gives injections that can't be felt going into your gums, she uses drills ( my biggest phobia ) like feathers.I really can't recommend her highly enough, and during a root canal treatment I managed to fall asleep.I think Debbie 🤔 is Ellie's dental assistant, she was also so welcoming and professional.I can't thank them enough and would recommend them for managing my fears and insecurities, and making my visits such a positive experience.Thank you Bollington dental practice x
I lost a filling on my front tooth last evening. I rang at 8.30am today, spoke to Sarah who was lovely ( as always). Appointment for 9.40am with Ellie and dental nurse(apologies for not remembering your name). By 10am it was all fixed and replaced and I was delighted with the results. Professional, friendly and efficient. You can’t ask for more than that.
Everyone at the practice is professional and approachable. Treatment has been excellent and I'm feeling confident about anything I might need in the future.
Excellent practice, knowledgable empathetic staff. Alison Clough was my dentist for more years than I care to remember! A tough act to follow .... BUT - Ellie Burrows is professional, transparent regarding treatment ahead of starting, thorough - and I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone. Sarah, as a first point of contact, is superb - always listens, helpful, supportive - as a practice, Bollington Dental set a high bar, and I appreciate them all.
Bollington Dental have been amazing, due to unfortunate circumstances I needed to get a dental appointment. Sarah from the moment I walked in listened to my situation, she promptly got me an appointment with Ellie straight away.Ellie and Karen were amazing, both were extremely professional and considerate to my needs. I left the appointment knowing I had all the information I needed and to book and get my procedure done.A special thank you to everyone for taking the time out to listen and advise .
Such a friendly and professional practice.My dentist, Ellie, explained my treatment in detail before commencing the dental work. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I actually came out of the treatment room smiling.
For a difficult extraction the dentist performed then analysed carefully an X ray, steering me prudently towards a specialist. She gave me a free post-extraction follow up session, with very clear and thoughtful advice on a potential implant or a dental plate. I was impressed.
I needed a root canal treatment. Ellie, with her assistant Debs, exuded competence and I knew I could not have been in better hands. She took time to explain the process, was extremely diligent and thorough and made the process as painless as possible.I have no hesitation in recommending.
Went in last week to get a set of retainers for whitening, it was so high tech that I didn't even have to have those horrible gel trays! They just scanned my teeth, it was much easier!
Excellent! Top staff- experienced expert dentist with first class bedside manner and pain-free examination/procedures. Everything is discussed with the patient. Clear explanations . Immaculately clean. Seen on time. Good premises- modern and fit for purpose. Seen on time and a choice of follow-up appointment dates and times offered . Very efficient admin/receptionist. I have NO negative comments.
Bollington Dental has such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Everyone there is cheerful and really helpful. Ellie is always professional and approachable, she takes the time to explain all my options and treatments clearly, which really puts me at ease. I always feel comfortable and well looked after. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dental care.
I have been a patient at Bollington Dental Practice for many years. The service I have received has always been excellent.They offer a comprehensive service with dental hygienists as well as dentists.I have always felt valued as a patient here. No one could work harder to look after my teeth.
Such a great dentist!The staff are always super friendly and helpful and explain your treatment clearly. They go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and comfortable, and it makes me look forward to my appointment.