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Dental implants

Serving patients throughout Lewes, Ringmer and Brighton

Dental implant treatment can change your life. Whether you’re replacing a single tooth, or a complete smile, dental implants offer secure teeth that feel just like your own, restoring both your smile and your quality of life.

Not only can implants recreate natural-looking teeth, but they also safeguard your overall dental health. Replacing missing teeth is extremely important, as missing teeth cause bone loss which will age your face and could potentially cause adjacent teeth to become loose too.

At St Anne's Dental Practice we can assist with all implant cases, from the simplest to the most complex. Our patients have the peace of mind that they can access progressive technology and benefit from a wealth of experience from our implant dentist, Georgios Prodromidis .

What is a dental implant?

Putting it simply, a dental implant is an artificial root made from titanium which is used to take the place of the original root, securely bonding with the jawbone over time. Once the new root has fully healed, which usually takes between 3 to 6 months, this is used to attach replacement teeth in place using crowns, a bridge or a denture. These replacement teeth are carefully crafted to ensure they match your natural teeth, leaving you with a beautiful, natural looking smile.

Types of implants

  • Single implant – implants can be used to replaces a single tooth, restoring your smile with a single implant and crown.
  • Multiple implants – if you have a gap from a few missing teeth, dental implants can be placed to securely fix a dental bridge in place.
  • Full smile restorations – If you are missing a full arch of teeth, or the full set, 4 to 8 implants can be placed to securely attach a denture. Anchoring dentures on dental implants ensure that they do not slip and are comfortable.

Why choose dental implants?

Crowns, bridges and dentures address the short-term cosmetic problem of missing teeth but do nothing to stop bone loss. Crown and bridge dentistry also requires grinding down healthy teeth leaving them at much greater risk for cavities and tooth failure. Dentures become uncomfortable and unstable over time as the jawbone shrinks causing eating and speech problems.

With dental implants, replacement teeth are securely anchored without compromising any neighbouring healthy teeth. Dental implants, like natural teeth, stimulate the jaw and stop bone loss.

Dental Implants Components

The benefits of implants

  • Implants look and feel just like natural teeth – you shouldn’t notice any difference.
  • Implants provide permanent stability and comfort without affecting healthy teeth.
  • Implants won’t come loose or fall out.
  • Implants can last for many years if you maintain good oral hygiene.
  • Implants prevent ageing bone loss, by stimulating your bone structure and stabilising the surrounding teeth.

Are you suitable for treatment?

Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation Georgios Prodromidis 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. Georgios 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 to 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.

Book a consultation with Georgios today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Implant Dentist

Georgios Prodromidis

Dr George Prodromidis graduated from University of Athens (Greece) in 1997. In 1999 he was awarded with a scholarship from the States Scholarship Foundation, Athens, Greece. He proceeded with his first master’s degree in 1998 and completing it in 2001 when he was awarded with an MSc in Oral Pathobiology and clinical specialty in Oral Medicine. After his first Master’s degree he proceed...

Georgios Prodromidis
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to St Anne's Dental Practice. 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…

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631 Reviews

5.0

4th December 2024

Friendly and caring service

4th December 2024

The right atmosphere.

29th November 2024

The clinician is brilliant

28th November 2024

Highly professional team. Great treatment.

27th November 2024

The dentist is excellent

26th November 2024

Professional, thorough and caring staff.

23rd November 2024

Excellent Dentist and Hygienist Competent helpful receptionist

21st November 2024

Probably the friendliness of the staff. The quality of the care and the professionalism of the dental team. My extraction was not straightforward but was accomplished with the utmost skill and dexterity. I could not praise them highly enough. It was a pleasure to note the way my dentist and her nurse worked seamlessly together in a finely tuned double act.

16th November 2024

I was seen on time and the extraction I had was explained to me thoroughly before the treatment started.

16th November 2024

The staff are lovely

13th November 2024

High levels of professionalism; friendliness of all staff; very pleasant environment.

13th November 2024

Efficient and friendly

9th November 2024

I e had some terrible experiences in the past which has left me feeling nervous and anxious before an appointment. The team at St Anne's have all been fantastic since day one. They listen, they empathise and are not pushy. The hygienist is very careful and thorough … the best experience I’ve ever had.

8th November 2024

The staff are totally professional. I had a check up with Susan as my dentist who explains everything as she goes along. I had a new hygenist Anna ( Polish) who was amazing. Just as good as Chrissie. I was very impressed with both ladies who carried out my treatment. Receptionists are also very polite and helpful.I left in a very happy mood . All thanks to the treatment I received at the practice .

2nd November 2024

I wouldn't call the experience great as it was a tooth extraction. But it was done well and was painless, and I felt I was in good, careful hands.

31st October 2024

Efficiency of it.

30th October 2024

Both my hygiene appointment and my checkup were conducted very thoroughly and with care for my comfort. All the staff are very kind.

30th October 2024

Pleasant and friendly staff. Patient. Explain what's going on. Take care not to hurt!

23rd October 2024

Everything was highly satisfactory; I felt I was in very good hands throughout. Thank you to all concerned

16th October 2024

Very respectful and caring staff

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