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Dental implant smile journey

Serving patients throughout Guildford, Farnham, Aldershot, Godalming, Woking, Shalford and Cranleigh

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Dr Chhavi Sharma or Dr Raman Bhardwaj, 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 Guildford Dental Centre:

  1. Consultation – Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using xrays 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 Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman 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.

    Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman 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. 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. Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman 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 with out 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 Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman 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 Dr Chhavi or Dr Raman!

Meet the team

Dr Jonathan Tan

Dentist

GDC NO. 75185

Dr Chhavi Sharma

Dentist - with special interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry

GDC NO. 136825

Dr Raman Bhardwaj

Periodontist

GDC NO. 85724

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Guildford Dental Centre. 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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Annie Thomas

We had a very good experience when we visited the hygienist. She was very friendly and helpful and explained what she was going to do before doing it.

21st August 2025

compared to my old dentist in east london guildford is great

21st August 2025

All the staff are excellent but particularly the dentist and dental nurse. The dentist provides excellent treatment and really supports my dental conservation and management. I leave the treatment room well-informed and motivated.

20th August 2025

Very friendly and polite staff, my dentist is always very welcoming and explains everything very clearly and treats me well helping me to relax

18th August 2025

Very efficient and friendly service.

16th August 2025

The dentist was very thorough and spent time answering my questions

15th August 2025

AILL went well - nice friendly people -no complications

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Mihai Calotă

Had a few sessions for some fillings with Dr Whittle and everything went smoothly! He made sure to explain everything before each procedure. He’s done a stellar job, as I’ve had some deep cavities and had no disconfort during recovery. Really appreciated how patient he was with me and how he made sure my fillings were fitted properly at the end of each procedure. Him and Megan also made sure I was comfortable all the time during procedure, which was always painless and stress-free. The reception team also made sure to go above and beyond all the time with my requests. Overall an excellent service, really recommend it.

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Kim Thatcher

I don't often write reviews, but I wanted to take the time to give my thanks and gratitude to both Derek and Megan at Guildford Dental Care. I am absolutely terrified of the dentist after childhood experiences with braces elsewhere, but they both took the time to listen to my worries and made sure my visits were comfortable and relaxed. Derek talked me through clearly about what we were hoping to achieve. He is very professional and his knowledge is second to none. I had Invisalign treatment, and Derek managed to move all my top teeth forward as we had hoped, enough to build up my bottom ones, which had worn over time from previous work elsewhere. I now have very even teeth which sit perfectly, and I couldn't be happier with the end result. Megan is very patient and caring, and she was always reassuring during every visit and follow-up appointment. Thank you both so much for all you have helped me achieve, you have both given me back my confidence to smile!

1st August 2025

I am very nervous but always mafe to feel at ease

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Haley Sam Scholz Barkham

Really excellent service. They don’t try to upsell you into treatment. They make sure that you get done what you need at the time. My teeth have never been healthier

24th July 2025

Derek made me feel at ease and offered a full explanation of the treatment, anaesthetic and what to do post treatment. After the treatment he explained what he had found, what he’d done to solve the issue and the options going forward depending on how the teeth reacted to the treatment over the next 3 months. Overall very professional and helpful

23rd July 2025

Good dentist

19th July 2025

Super and professional service

16th July 2025

Dr a was lovely and we had a quiet chat about a complex problem and how the dr would tackle it.

9th July 2025

Ease & speed of securing an appointment after a tooth fell out.Staff all very kind & considerate to me as a 99 yr old patient

8th July 2025

The overall experience: it was really easy to book my appointment, the doctor was clear in what he was going to do regarding my treatment + post-op care, and the receptionists being extremely helpful in making sure my invoice will include the name of my doctor for insurance purposes.

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Charles Offord

Very good service and kind dentists

30th June 2025

Staff always friendly but professional , always efficient service ,always seen in a timely manner. Easy to make next appointment

25th June 2025

Friendly and professional. Listened to my questions and gave considered and understandable ansers

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