Patient Journey
implants
Here you can find your customer healthcare journey map, right from when you start developing symptoms, through to receiving the right treatment, up till the post-surgery stage of full recovery.
Patient Journey
The Treatment Stages
1. Consultation
- A complimentary consultation is arranged at one of our clinics with an implantology dentist.
- We initially assess your availability of bone for case suitability using an X-ray and we discuss your main concerns.
- A CT scan is arranged or appropriate X-ray are taken to assess your bone quality and quantity.
2. Pre-Operative Stage
- A Nuffield treatment coordinator will then speak to you and counsel you on the entire procedure and financial costs.
- Moulds of your mouth and shade of your current and planned teeth are taken.
3. Day of Surgery
- You should eat up to 4 hours before the surgery.
- Existing teeth in the required jaw are removed in a single surgical visit in the morning. A minimum of 4 dental implants are then placed immediately.
4. After Surgery
- A full arch acrylic bridge is then attached in the afternoon to the 4 implants.
- Your smile is restored on the same day.
5. Review Visits
- You will be reviewed at the 1st week, 2nd week following surgery and then monthly till 8 weeks have elapsed especially to ascertain how you keep the All-on-4 bridge clean.
- An X-ray will be taken to assess the healing of your implants at 8 weeks following the surgery.
- You will then be able to resume normal dietary habits.
- We advise all patients to have 3-4 monthly regular visits to the hygienist and see your dentist 6 monthly.
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