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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 Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire

The key to successful dental implant treatment is in the planning stages. At your initial consultation our implant dentist, our dentist, 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 Temple Square Dental:

  1. Consultation – our dentist will start by listening to your requirements and address your questions as well as recommending which options will best suit you. During this appointment our dentist will also conduct an assessment of your mouth, gums and bone structure using xrays 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 our dentist will 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.

    our dentist will 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 to 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. our 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 with out 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 our dentist will 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 with our dentist!

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Temple Square Dental. 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

1157 Reviews

5.0

28th April 2025

Very professional and friendly

28th April 2025

From the moment you walk in to the building you are treated with excellent customer service. The reception team are incredibly polite and helpful, the dental nurse and dentist are a very friendly team and make you feel at ease by making polite and professional conversation.

26th April 2025

Everyone from reception staff through to the clinicians are always efficient, friendly and professional.

26th April 2025

Very nice and friendly with professional people

25th April 2025

The clinician listens to the patient and always gives the advice in the patients best interest.

24th April 2025

Well treated by reception and saw the dentist very close to expected time. Care take to make sure I was comfortable and progress of treatment explain as it was ongoing.

24th April 2025

Dr James is likeable and friendly, builds report easily and takes the time to sit and listen. Both dental nurses I have had were also both very kind.

24th April 2025

Everything went smoothly

23rd April 2025

Hygienist made me at ease through whole process

22nd April 2025

Everyone from the reception team to the dentist, were friendly, polite and courteous. My dentist listened to my concerns and offered a solution. I cannot fault any part of the process or any of the staff I encountered. First class.

11th April 2025

I’ve been with the practice for over 50 years so friendly so professional nothing is too much trouble just the best

KM

khaula mubasher

I have always been very reluctant and scared to go to the dentists, but Dr James Lakin was very professional and efficient. had a very good experience.

9th April 2025

I felt valued and felt like an individual. I didn’t feel like I was a hassle at any point despite being phobic and I also appreciated that I wasn’t pushed to proceed with any treatment - I really do feel that I can take things at my own pace and I have complete trust in the clinicians

9th April 2025

The dentist. Aaron, if it was not for him I doubt we would attend. He is so caring and informative. I was also particularly impressed with the receptionist on our visit, she was extremely kind to an elderly gentleman who needed a little more assistance. It was lovely to see.

9th April 2025

On-time, friendly, thorough

8th April 2025

Dentist is extremely thorough and makes time to listen to anything you have to say and gives good advice without feeling pressured in a pleasant and welcoming manner. Would recommend .

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R.

Absolutely positive and best experience I ever had with a dental surgery. During February/March I travelled the UK and - Murphy‘s law - suffered dental problems 1) during my travels, 2) even worse on a Friday and 3) while needing to leave Aylesbury on Saturday for my next destination. Thanks to the supernice and friendly reception staff I got an immediate appointment on a Saturday! Not only was I happy to get help, even better was my experience with dentist Dr. Prab Sandhu: fast help and examination, very experienced and trustworthy, takes time to explain (no stress on the patient), straightforward, clear and friendly communication, calm atmosphere. Overall summary: + I felt welcome as new patient without an appointment + uncomplicated digital administration processes around registration, invoicing, payment, xrays, diagnostic report + little waiting time + trustworthy, experienced and friendly dentist + friendly staff + pleasant medical practice rooms There is one minus I indeed consider very negative: - They do not operate a medical practice in my home country Germany ;-) Thanks and best regards from Germany

5th April 2025

Polite and welcoming staff, clean environment and reassurance offered for anxious patients.

29th March 2025

Always very attentive and thorough and allows time to chat very courteous staff

25th March 2025

Sound communication, interest & careInformation pre treatmentExpectations during treatment Care during treatmentSummary of result verses planCommunication for follow upVery professional by Head of Practice & support clinician & team management & reception.

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