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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Dental implant smile journey

Serving patients throughout Southampton, Fareham and Park Gate

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, our dentist, will assess your oral health, discuss your case and consider all of the implant treatment options available to you before issuing a treatment plan.

Dental implant treatment will typically take between 3 to 6 months to complete and include the following steps at Titchfield Dental Health:

  1. Consultation – our dentist will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment our dentist will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using x-rays and scans. This will assess the bone support for a dental implant as sometimes it is necessary to carry out a bone graft or sinus lift to ensure we have the appropriate foundation into which we can securely place the implants.
  2. Pre-treatment – Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation our dentist will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

    Some patients may need to see a hygienist for a course of treatment to ensure their gums are strong and healthy before the dental implant process can begin.

    our dentist will also check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully at this initial consultation. If there is insufficient bone you may need pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts. You may have to wait several months for this to heal prior to starting your dental implant journey.
  3. Implant placement – Once you are dentally fit and have healthy bone structure, you are ready for your implant placement. The process and length of appointment will vary depending on your individual requirements and complexity. our dentist will advise in advance what to expect throughout this appointment. You will be given a local anaesthetic to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the process.

    With All on 4 treatments (known as ‘same day smile’), the final replacement teeth are fitted the same day without the need to wait for healing and integration.
  4. Healing and integration - The titanium post (dental implant) needs to be left for a short time for the bone and gum to heal around it before it can be used to support a new tooth. Once that happens, the titanium becomes one with the bone around it… a key stage is known as biological integration.

    This stage can take between 3 and 6 months. Once the implant has integrated with the bone, it provides a strong and stable platform for the new crown, bridge or denture.
  5. Restoring - Once your implant integrates with the bone, we are then able to restore the implant with replacement teeth. This stage is carried out over 2 appointments. At the first appointment we will take scans/impressions of the position of the implants in relation to your other teeth and structures, so that the crown/bridge/denture can be carefully crafted to best blend with your natural smile.

    At the second appointment our dentist will then securely fix your crown, bridge or denture to the dental implant. Most teeth attached to implants are fixed permanently and can only be removed by your dentist. However, if you have removable dentures attached to the implants, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning. In all cases, your dentist will ensure that your replacement teeth fit properly, match your other teeth and feel comfortable. Once in place, they will look, feel and function as a natural tooth.
  6. Aftercare - Implants are an excellent option and investment in your health. With the right aftercare, they can last for a lifetime.

    For such a long-term success, taking care of your implant is important. As with natural teeth, implants require the same regular check-ups and conscientious oral hygiene. Once you follow these guidelines, your implants can be maintained for decades.

To find out more about how dental implants could transform your life, book a consultation with our dentist!

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Titchfield Dental Health. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

779 Reviews

5.0

4th June 2025

Kindness, courtesy, explanation were all excellent

2nd June 2025

Everything

31st May 2025

Always great service from all the team

30th May 2025

I am an extremely nervous patience who suffers massively with anxiety about dentists. Ruth is amazing. I am so grateful that I found her and hope she's never going to leave!!

28th May 2025

The reception are always friendly and welcoming into what can be an uncomfortable experience being a dentist. The hygienist, Ruth is calm, gentle, welcoming and friendly, and is the best I've ever visited.

24th May 2025

Excellent service and thoughtful staff.

24th May 2025

A highly professional operation that listens to your needs and provides a well detailed response. They don't rush things, are experts in their field, and listen to your concerns and explain stuff thoroughly.

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Caroline Evans

As a very nervous person of dentists and one who had not been for a very long time I was made to feel very calm and was talked through everything carefully. Thank you.

22nd May 2025

Professional team

20th May 2025

Linda the Hygenist is brilliant I am very nervous patient but Linda always takes her time to explain what’s happening and checks that ok all the time.

20th May 2025

Relaxed and comfortable surroundings. Procedure explained and updated as appt proceeded. Advice given on how to maintain hygiene in between appts.

19th May 2025

It’s the first dentist I don’t get stressed before attending appointment, used to get really nervous before .

14th May 2025

Always friendly, very welcoming, makes you feel at ease

14th May 2025

Helpful, friendly and professional staff.

9th May 2025

The hygienist personally came to collect us. Linda was welcoming, friendly, interested and knowledgeable. She confirmed my comfort level frequently. She kept me informed at every stage. You should be proud to have her represent your practice.

7th May 2025

Very friendly and welcoming staff who know you personally

2nd May 2025

I attended with my 2&4 year old, the staff are so good at engaging with the children whilst also attending to my care. The children always feel comfortable coming to the dentist (2 year old isn’t always so sure!) but the staff go above and beyond to ensure they feel comfortable and make it not a scary place.

1st May 2025

Excellent service from the hygienist. There wasn’t a dental nurse present hence the score

1st May 2025

Everyone is efficient friendly & capable. My only issue is that, bearing in mind I complete 1 of these surveys each time I attend the dentist could we as patients have fewer surveys to do - if I was unhappy with the service I would complain!

26th April 2025

Greeted by the reception staffI felt very comfortable with the treatment & the hygienist.

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