Want dental implants but have been told you need extra treatment first? The Smiles Studio near Southampton can help make you a suitable candidate.
We can help get you ready for dental implants
Whether you need bone rebuilt, gums stabilised, or the sinus area lifted before implants can be placed safely, The Smiles Studio in Hampshire provides pre-implant procedures including bone grafts, sinus lifts, extractions and complex treatment planning to get you ready for implantation.
- Free dental implant consultation
- Bone grafting to rebuild lost jawbone
- Sinus lifts for upper jaw dental implants
- Gentle extractions for failing or infected teeth
- Complex planning with Dr Mahesh Nagpal
- £500 off dental implants, now from £2,500
Immediately qualify for dental implants
At The Smiles Studio in Chandler’s Ford (15 minutes from Southampton), we can help suitable patients avoid pre-implant procedures by using specialised techniques and implant systems, such as All-on-4 or pterygoid implants, to prevent treatment delays and avoid the need for grafting.
In other cases, implantologist Dr Mahesh Nagpal has over 36 years of experience helping patients become suitable for dental implant treatment by first removing failing teeth, treating infections, rebuilding bone, or stabilising the gums.
Begin with a free consultation 6 miles from Southampton to understand what might need to happen before we can place dental implants safely, or how we can bypass unnecessary steps by using targeted systems designed to make implants possible in your case.
Why choose The Smiles Studio near Southampton for pre-implant procedures?
- Free second opinions if you have been told you need grafting
- Treatment planning for complex dental implant cases
- 3D CBCT scans to assess bone levels and sinus position
- 36+ years of implant dentistry experience with Dr Nagpal
- 5,000+ dental implants placed since 1990
- Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists since 2007
- ADI UK accredited implant mentor since 2008
- Pay monthly over 1 to 5 years
Pre-implant procedures we offer
Pre-implant treatments we offer at our Chandler’s Ford and Lymington dental practices:
Failing, infected, loose, or broken teeth may need to be removed before implants can be placed.
Socket preservation
Bone can shrink after a tooth is removed; grafting material can preserve the implant site.
Rebuilds bone and creates a stronger foundation for dental implants when bone is too thin.
Raises the sinus membrane when it sits too close, leaving limited height for implants.
Gum health
Gum disease compromises implant success and needs to be stabilised before placement.
Pre-implant procedure costs near Southampton
The Smiles Studio currently offers £500 off dental implants, with single dental implants now from £2,500. Pay-monthly finance is available from £54.21, with terms of 1 to 5 years.
| Treatment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-implant consultation | Free |
| Dental implant second opinion | Free |
| Single dental implant | Now from £2,500 |
| Tooth extraction before implants | From £150 |
| Bone grafting | From £500 |
| Socket preservation | POC |
| Sinus lift | From £500 |
Will you really need a bone graft or sinus lift?
Not every patient who is told they need grafting automatically needs it. In some cases, advanced implant planning, angled implants, All-on-4 or pterygoid implants can help patients avoid additional procedures – and this is where a second opinion matters.
Dr Nagpal can review your bone levels, sinus position, and treatment plan using 3D imaging, then explain whether grafting or a sinus lift is genuinely needed, or whether another type of dental implant can reduce your treatment time and complexity.
We offer free second opinions for pre-implant treatment, which can be useful if you’ve already been told you have insufficient bone, need a sinus lift or are not a suitable candidate for conventional placement.
Meet Dr Mahesh Nagpal
- 36+ years of clinical experience and results.
- Experience across single, multiple, full-mouth and complex implant cases.
- Advanced implant training at the University of Toronto.
- Trained with Dr Gordon Christensen in implant dentistry.
- Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists since 2007.
- ADI UK accredited implant mentor since 2008.
- Completes hundreds of hours of CPD annually to stay at the forefront of implant dentistry.
Our Chandler’s Ford clinic is only 15 minutes away
- Address: 144 Bournemouth Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 3AL.
- Phone: 02380 251133.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5 pm. Saturday by appointment.
If you live in Southampton near Bassett, Portswood, Bitterne, Shirley, Woolston, Ocean Village or surrounding areas, you can arrive at our Chandler’s Ford clinic for a free dental implant consultation in around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. We’re only 6 miles from Southampton city centre and offer free parking at the rear end of the practice. Google Maps directions.
From Southampton city centre
Head north via The Avenue/A33, continuing past Southampton Common towards Chandler’s Ford. Follow signs for Bournemouth Road, where the practice is located.
From Bassett
Travel north towards Chilworth or join the M3 towards Junction 13, then follow signs for Chandler’s Ford and Bournemouth Road.
From Portswood and Highfield
Head towards The Avenue/A33, continue north past Southampton Common and follow the route towards Chandler’s Ford.
From Shirley
Travel via Winchester Road or Tebourba Way towards the M3/M271 links, then continue towards Chandler’s Ford and Bournemouth Road.
From Bitterne
Cross towards Southampton city centre or use the M27/M3 route, then continue towards Chandler’s Ford.
From Woolston
Travel over Itchen Bridge towards the city centre, then head north via The Avenue/A33 towards Chandler’s Ford.
From Ocean Village
Leave via Canute Road or West Quay Road towards the city centre, then continue north through The Avenue/A33.
From Swaythling
Join the A335 or use the M27/M3 route towards Chandler’s Ford, then follow signs for Bournemouth Road.
From Totton
Travel via the M271, M27 and M3 towards Chandler’s Ford, or use local routes through Southampton depending on traffic.
Pre-implant procedure FAQs
What are pre-implant procedures?
Pre-implant procedures are treatments performed before dental implants to prepare the mouth for implant placement. They can include tooth extractions, bone grafts, socket preservation, sinus lifts, gum treatment and infection control.
Why do I need treatment before dental implants?
You may need preparation if you have failing teeth, infection, gum disease, bone loss, a low sinus or not enough healthy bone to support an implant safely.
Do I need a bone graft before dental implants?
Not always. Bone grafting may be needed if there is not enough bone to support an implant, but Dr Nagpal can assess whether grafting is necessary or whether another option may be suitable.
Can I avoid a sinus lift or bone graft?
Sometimes. Advanced implant options, such as angled implants, All-on-4, or pterygoid implants, may help some patients avoid grafting or sinus lift treatment. A 3D scan is needed to confirm suitability.
Do teeth need to be removed before implants?
Sometimes. Teeth may need to be removed if they are loose, infected, broken, badly decayed, or likely to compromise the implant result.
Can a tooth be removed and an implant placed on the same day?
In some cases, yes. Immediate implant placement may be possible if the bone and gum condition are suitable. In other cases, healing or grafting may be needed first.
How long after a bone graft can I have an implant?
Healing times vary depending on the size and location of the graft. Some grafts can be performed at the same time as implant placement, while larger grafts may require several months to heal first.
Can I get a free second opinion?
Yes. The Smiles Studio offers free dental implant consultations and second opinions for patients who have been told they need extractions, bone grafts, sinus lifts or other preparation before implants.