Can’t Have Dental Implants in Southampton? Your Options
Why you may have been told you can’t have dental implants and what advanced options may still be available.
At The Smiles Studio in Chandler’s Ford (15 minutes from Southampton), Dr Mahesh Nagpal has helped thousands of patients become suitable candidates for, or receive, dental implants when they were previously told it was too difficult, risky, or not possible.
You might be unsuitable now, but not forever
With 5,000+ dental implants placed since 1990, Dr Nagpal utilises advanced 3D planning and performs bone grafts and sinus lifts for patients requiring conventional implants, as well as alternative options such as All-on-4 and pterygoid implants in full-mouth cases, which can help you bypass grafting procedures altogether.
Qualify for dental implant treatment again
To become suitable for dental implants, Southampton dental implant patients need the right preparation, planning and a particular advanced implant approach.
Here’s why you should choose The Smiles Studios near Southampton to make your fixed teeth dreams a reality:
- Free dental implant second opinions near Southampton
- Help if you have been told you do not have enough bone
- Bone grafting and sinus lift treatment available
- Advanced options including All-on-4 and pterygoid implants
- Support for gum disease, failing teeth and denture problems
Plus, we’re offering new patients from Bassett, Portswood, Bitterne, Shirley, Woolston, Ocean Village and nearby postcodes £500 off their dental implant treatment, making our single implant treatment just £2,500 or £54 per month.
Why some patients in Southampton can’t have dental implants straight away
Dental implants need a healthy and stable foundation to do what they’re designed to do. This means patients typically need healthy gums and sufficient bone to support them.
So, if you have gum disease, significant bone loss or a medical problem that affects healing, then you might have been told you’re not suitable- well, at least not yet.
In some cases, the dental practice might not offer the advanced treatments that could make you a suitable candidate or help you avoid the need for pre-procedures. In other cases, you just need a few additional pre-treatments to get your mouth ready and healthy.
These pre-procedures could involve removing failing teeth, treating gum disease, rebuilding lost bone, lifting the sinus, or opting for a more sophisticated implant solution.
At The Smiles Studios, we don’t deny patients treatment or tell them “no”. We look at why treatment may be more challenging, explain the steps you need to take to improve suitability and reduce risk, and outline how we can create a more predictable long-term result.
Why choose The Smiles Studios?
For patients near Southampton, The Smiles Studio’s Chandler’s Ford clinic offers advanced implant care close to home, with free consultations, second opinions, 3D planning and pay-monthly finance.
- 6 miles from Southampton city centre
- 15 minutes from Southampton by car
- Offers free parking at the rear of the practice
- ADI UK implant mentor accreditation
- Flexible dental finance from 1-5 years
Live near Bassett, Portswood, Bitterne, Shirley, Woolston, Ocean Village or surrounding areas and looking for more affordable dental implant treatment? The Smiles Studio have two dental implant clinics in Hampshire, including Chandler’s Ford and Lymington, which offer dental implants from just £54 per month.
- We’re located at 144 Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3AL.
- Google Maps directions.
- Open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm. Saturday by appointment.
Our nearest Chandler’s Ford Clinic is only…
- 6 miles from Southampton city centre
- 15 minutes from Southampton by car
- And offers free parking at the rear of the practice
- Google Maps directions.
A second opinion can change your options
Sinus problems, bone loss, gum disease or failing teeth preventing you from receiving dental implant treatment? Before you give up on fixed teeth, we’d advise getting a second opinion near Southampton.
Being told you’re not suitable can depend on the experience, training and treatment options available at the clinic you visit. Some dentists are trained to place straightforward implants; other practices like ours can take on more complex cases because we have the additional training, technique, and equipment to make implants possible again.
Dr Nagpal has been placing dental implants since 1990 and is known across Hampshire and Southampton for helping patients with more complex implant needs. Book a free consultation with him to learn what routes are possible for you.
The treatments that make dental implants possible
Depending on your case, treatment options may include:
- Bone grafting to rebuild lost jawbone: If you do not have enough bone to support a dental implant, a bone graft can help rebuild the area and create a stronger foundation for treatment. More.
- Sinus lift treatment for upper back teeth: If the sinus sits too close to the upper jaw, a sinus lift can increase the bone height so that upper-jaw implants can be placed safely. More.
- All-on-4 dental implants for full-arch tooth replacement: If you have several missing, loose or failing teeth, All-on-4 can replace a full arch with fixed teeth using strategically placed implants. More.
- Pterygoid implants for severe upper jawbone loss: For patients with more advanced bone loss in the upper jaw, pterygoid implants can use strong bone at the back of the jaw and may help avoid grafting in suitable cases. More.
- Implant-retained dentures for improved denture stability: If you struggle with loose dentures but are not ready for fixed full-mouth implants, implant-retained dentures can offer better grip, comfort and chewing confidence. More.
- Extractions and staged planning for failing teeth: If teeth are infected, loose, broken or unlikely to last, Dr Nagpal can plan careful extractions and prepare the area for future implants.
- Gum disease treatment before implant placement: If gum disease is active, it usually needs to be stabilised before implants are placed to reduce the risk of future complications.
FAQs
Can I have dental implants if I have bone loss?
In many cases, yes. Bone loss can complicate implant treatment, but options such as bone grafting, sinus lift treatment, All-on-4, or pterygoid implants may still make treatment possible.
What if I have been told I need a sinus lift?
A sinus lift may be needed if there is not enough bone height in the upper back jaw. However, some patients may be suitable for alternative options such as angled or pterygoid implants instead.
Can smokers have dental implants?
Some smokers can have dental implants, but smoking increases the risk of healing problems and implant complications. Your implant dentist may advise you to reduce smoking before treatment.
Can I have implants if I have a strong gag reflex?
A strong gag reflex can make treatment more challenging, but it does not always rule out implants. Fixed implant teeth may also help patients who struggle with bulky removable dentures.
Is “not suitable for implants” always final?
No. Sometimes it means you are not suitable for standard implants without extra planning. A second opinion may identify options such as bone grafting, sinus lift treatment, All-on-4 or pterygoid implants.
Where can I get a second opinion near Southampton?
The Smiles Studio in Chandler’s Ford offers free dental implant consultations and second opinions for patients from Southampton and surrounding areas.
