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Looking for a caring and professional dental practice? We’re excited to welcome new patients to our clinic! Whether you’re due for a check-up, need treatment, or are looking to enhance your smile, our friendly team is here to help.
Contact us today to book your first appointment—we look forward to meeting you!

Dental Implant Smile Journey

Serving patients throughout Monmouthshire and wales

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Dr David Guppy, Dr Jim Dufty or Dr Ryan Lello, 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 The Mayhill Dental and Specialist Centre:

  1. Consultation – We start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment we'll also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using x-rays 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 we 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.

    We'll 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 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. Your dentist 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 without 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 we 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 today!

Meet the team

Dr David Guppy

Specialist in Endodontics and Implant surgeon

GDC NO. 61862

Dr Jim Dufty

Specialist interest in Periodontics

GDC NO. 76008

Dr Ryan Lello

Specialist in Oral Surgery & Implant Surgeon

GDC NO. 114184

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john william tarnate

I was extremely impressed by the professionalism and compassion demonstrated by both the dentist and the manager who were present during my treatment. They were attentive to my needs, made every effort to ensure I was at ease, and provided a high standard of care throughout the entire procedure, which made the experience exceptionally comfortable and reassuring.

18th May 2025

I've had invisaligns treatment. Work carried out prior to starting the course was exceptional and so far the past 12 weeks have gone very well. Very happy with my treatment and care.

15th May 2025

This is the best dental practice I’ve ever used and as I’m a few decades old, I’ve been to a lot of them! Everyone is so incredibly friendly and professional. The reception team are always like seeing old friends again because of the warmth of their approach and the building is always spotless. I see Ben Cross for Invisalign treatment and he’s made a huge difference to my life. So many dentist have told me my jaw was the issue and nothing could be done. I would never smile properly for photos and was so conscious when I spoke in meetings or delivered presentations. Yet here I am with my teeth almost perfect. I love the change it’s made, I love how Ben had managed my care and I’m so, so incredibly grateful to have been given my smile back.

15th May 2025

Dr Ben is amazing! He’s so talented, gentle, polite, kind and explained everything with me so detailed and so helpful! The receptionists are outstanding too, very friendly, polite and helpful

CG

Claire Gordon

Wow I can not recommend this practice enough first class treatment from my dentist and the team are so friendly and professional. The manager Chris was also excellent with my scan and talking me through things he was so witty and this put me at ease straight away he also had a lovely smile so I knew I was in good hands. It was all round perfection thanks everyone

SS

Suzie Simpkins

Lovely practice, and friendly team.

13th May 2025

Really satisfying experience — such a lovely team. Everyone was professional without losing the human touch. Warm, kind, and reassuring from start to finish.

12th May 2025

Clinicians excellent knowledge of my dental history and provided excellent treatment

12th May 2025

The hygienist is always efficient and caring. The dentist explained everything I needed to feel satisfied with the check up and provided additional checks that weren't available when I started at the Mayhill.

9th May 2025

The reception staff and clinicians are always polite and efficient and punctual so I’m satisfied with the treatment I receive .

8th May 2025

Keep up the good work.

4th May 2025

Very professional approach but also sensitive to the patient and although my procedure was not the most pleasant, I felt very well looked after and comfortable during the treatment.

4th May 2025

The pain , fear free experience.The professional kindness , approachability and friendliness of the staff what ever their role within the practice.

1st May 2025

I was given careful, well thought out explanations of each step of my treatment. I did not feel patronised and my questions were treated with respect throughout my treatment.

30th April 2025

High quality facilities, equipment and environment plus excellent team

26th April 2025

The people are fabulous and David Guppy is a dental genious

25th April 2025

The reception ladies are amazing, lovely attitudes, always happy to re-arrange/ answer enquiries arrange applicants via emails, super accommodating, we will miss them when we leave.Orthodontist Ben is great, knowledgable and personable, would recommend his services to anyone with children needing braces etc

18th April 2025

All staff are very professional and listen too and answer one's concerns, they are very competent in their work.

17th April 2025

Great staff and very welcoming

17th April 2025

Travel from Cardiff in order for David to continue looking after me as I trust him

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