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Bone and sinus treatment

Serving patients throughout Hindhead and Haslemere

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it shrinks from lack of stimulation and can change the shape of your mouth. Loss of bone can also be caused by gum disease, tooth development defects, trauma, and by previous dental procedures where efforts were not made to restore natural bone.

Before dental implant treatment can begin your dentist will first need to check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully. If there is insufficient bone you may need to have pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

At your initial consultation our implant dentist, our dentist, will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Pre-treatment

Bone expansion

Your dentist may recommend a bone expansion if your jawbone is too narrow for a dental implant to be fitted. This involves making a small hole into your jawbone where your implant will eventually sit and using bone graft material to widen and strengthen the bone. The bone will be left to heal before a dental implant can be successfully installed.

Bone graft

Bone grafting is a treatment that is used to strengthen the area of bone your dental implant will be inserted into. This involves taking bone from elsewhere in the mouth and placing it in the area to be strengthened. After a number of months, this will fuse together, creating a stronger base for your implant.

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Sinus lift

If there is not enough space to fit a dental implant in your upper jaw, our dentist may recommend a sinus lift. This involves moving the sinus membrane upwards to create space in your bone for your new tooth. Once the membrane has been moved, a bone graft will fill the space that has been created to make a suitable space for your dental implant.

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Once our dentist is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with our dentist today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Dentist

Paul Ellis

Paul has been with the practice for thirty five years, firstly as an associate dentist and then as a partner and lead clinician. He has been a vocational trainer for recently qualified general dental practitioners and more recently has taught as a clinical tutor on the Royal College of Surgeons Implant Diploma programme and their Postgraduate Certificate in Oral Surgery. He became chief examiner on...

Paul Ellis
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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hindhead Dental Practice. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

607 Reviews

5.0

21st January 2025

Declan is a very good dentist and does a great job

18th January 2025

Declan the clinician was super friendly and keptInformed every step of the way through the appointment- he makes the visit so easy and non stressful.

17th January 2025

Ease of booking, competence of clinician, willing ness to fit one in when an unscheduled visit was required, helpful, pleasant reception staff.

16th January 2025

I would be likely to use an NHS dentist had one been available but this particular practice seems to me to be run efficiently with a strong relationship with the client. The dentist is friendly, professional and very good at putting me at ease. Sasha, the receptionist, leaves you feeling confident and, unusual these days, a valued customer.

15th January 2025

Very professional and friendly dental clinic. The staff are always helpful and courteous.

9th January 2025

As a regular patient at Hindhead I always feel welcomed and relaxed when I visit. EVERY member of staff is professional and friendly, making the whole experience very positive. On this occasion I only needed routine work, but previously I was in quite serious trouble following work done by another dental practice. The expertise shown by Paul Ellis to me then was very impressive. He was also very kind and empathetic at a time when this was much needed in order to restore my confidence in the dental profession.A big THANK-YOU and WELL DONE to him and all the staff!

9th January 2025

Great dentist and service. My whole family attends

9th January 2025

Prompt, efficient, friendly service

8th January 2025

I’m a nervous patient, but the whole team make my anxiety so much at ease

8th January 2025

ease of appointment times and service from all concerned

1st January 2025

a great experience for someone who does not like dental treatment. highly professionalteam

21st December 2024

Ontime,goodliason with dentist

20th December 2024

At every stage my treatment was explained in a calm and reassuring way.

19th December 2024

Very friendly and professional service

18th December 2024

Very friendly and professional and advice and action taken were first rate

13th December 2024

I travel from Dorset, 90 miles to see Paul. Always exceptional treatment.

8th December 2024

Very good dentist

7th December 2024

Very kind and clear about what was going to take place

5th December 2024

Although I was late due to a traffic accident my clinician saw me on arrival and dealt with a cracked tooth.

4th December 2024

Extremely professional practice and staff members. Would highly recommend this practice .

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