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Procedure & healing

From your first assessment to your final restoration.

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Understand implant costs, treatment stages, risks, materials and alternatives before your consultation.

From initial assessment to the final crown: understand each stage and the decisions it involves.

The implant, abutment and crown explained, with a clear view of what each part does.

Preparation, anaesthesia and placement: what to discuss with your dental team before the appointment.

Separate time in the dental chair from the overall treatment calendar, including healing and restoration.

Understand gum healing, integration with bone and the timing of the final restoration.

Discuss a return to exercise based on the procedure, your recovery and your clinician’s instructions.

Consider your job, the type of procedure and any sedation when planning time away from work.

Discuss smoking before treatment and ask your dental team about support for stopping.

Healing, medication and your aftercare instructions: what to check during the recovery period.