Specialist care
Specialist dental treatments provided by qualified clinicians, with treatment plans tailored to individual needs and delivered using established clinical techniques where appropriate.
Single dental implants
If you've lost or damaged a tooth, a single dental implant offers a reliable, natural-looking solution to help restore your smile.
What is a single dental implant?
Single dental implants are a reliable and long-lasting solution for replacing a missing or damaged tooth. Designed to function just like a natural tooth, a single implant is placed securely into the jawbone to act as an artificial root, supporting a custom-made crown that blends seamlessly with your smile. This treatment helps preserve jawbone health, prevents neighbouring teeth from shifting, and restores full function.
What is a single dental implant?
Single dental implants are a reliable and long-lasting solution for replacing a missing or damaged tooth. Designed to function just like a natural tooth, a single implant is placed securely into the jawbone to act as an artificial root, supporting a custom-made crown that blends seamlessly with your smile. This treatment helps preserve jawbone health, prevents neighbouring teeth from shifting, and restores full function.
What is the process for a single dental implant?
Dental implants are typically made from titanium or zirconia and are placed into the jaw to replace the root of a missing tooth. This is a routine procedure carried out under local anaesthetic, after which the implant is left to heal and bond with the jawbone over a period of three to six months, creating a strong foundation for the new tooth.
In most cases, a temporary replacement tooth is fitted at the same appointment as the implant, allowing you to maintain your smile while the area heals until your final restoration visit.
What is the process for a single dental implant?
Dental implants are typically made from titanium or zirconia and are placed into the jaw to replace the root of a missing tooth. This is a routine procedure carried out under local anaesthetic, after which the implant is left to heal and bond with the jawbone over a period of three to six months, creating a strong foundation for the new tooth.
In most cases, a temporary replacement tooth is fitted at the same appointment as the implant, allowing you to maintain your smile while the area heals until your final restoration visit.
Why choose us?
Clear costs
We explain your treatment options clearly and provide written treatment plans and estimates where appropriate, so you understand your proposed care and the associated costs before treatment begins.
Modern techniques
We regularly review equipment, techniques and professional training to support the delivery of contemporary, evidence-informed dental care.
Clear guidance
We explain treatment options, associated costs and relevant information before treatment begins, helping you make informed decisions about your dental care.
Preventative care
We take a preventative approach to dental care, providing advice and regular care to help you maintain your dental health and address potential concerns at an early stage.
After your initial appointment
Once healing is complete, an abutment is attached to the implant to securely support the replacement crown. Abutments can be made from titanium, gold or porcelain and may be standard or custom-designed to suit your smile, offering different aesthetic outcomes based on your needs.
Finally, a bespoke crown is placed onto the abutment to restore your missing tooth, with its shade carefully matched to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth.
After your initial appointment
Once healing is complete, an abutment is attached to the implant to securely support the replacement crown. Abutments can be made from titanium, gold or porcelain and may be standard or custom-designed to suit your smile, offering different aesthetic outcomes based on your needs.
Finally, a bespoke crown is placed onto the abutment to restore your missing tooth, with its shade carefully matched to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth.
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Implant-supported bridges
Oral surgery for dental implants
Oral surgery may be recommended as part of your implant treatment to ensure there is enough healthy jawbone to support dental implants safely and effectively.
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Angela Curtis
I honestly couldn’t be happier with the results! From my very first appointment, Dr Prabhat Gurung made me feel completely at ease, explaining every step of the treatment and making sure I was comfortable throughout. A special thank you also to the dental nurse, Olivia Dale who was incredibly kind, friendly and reassuring. She helped me feel relaxed at every visit and was such an important part of the whole experience. The attention to detail and level of skill are outstanding. My teeth look completely natural, and I finally have the smile I’ve always wanted. I can’t stop smiling, and my confidence has grown so much. Everyone at Durham Smile Clinic has been welcoming, caring and professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dr Prabhat Gurung and the whole team to anyone looking for exceptional dental care. Thank you all so much!
Mandi
Another nervous patient here but I cannot thank Mel and the others enough for making me feel so at ease today!! I’m neurodivergent and very anxious - this was no trouble at all and it was so nice not feeling like a burden. Mel talked me through everything, was so so patient with me, understood what I needed and met me where I was instead of pushing me; after bad experiences in the past I feel so much better after today!
Gail Dunn
Brilliant! Dr Roshan and team were so attentive and listened to all my (complex) needs. He gave me loads of information and advice. He really took his time and I didn't feel rushed at all. Best dentist experience I've ever had.