How long does the implant process take for Old Coulsdon patients?

From placing the implant to fitting the final tooth is usually around 12 weeks, allowing the implant to bond securely with your jaw.

What happens at the very first appointment?

Your free first visit involves an examination and detailed 3D imaging, which together tell us whether implants suit you and what your treatment would involve.

Am I left with a gap while it heals?

Where the case allows, we fit a temporary tooth during the healing weeks so you are not left with a visible space.

Is the same dentist with me throughout?

Yes, one dentist plans, places and finishes your implant, so your care never gets passed between people.

What if my scan shows I need bone work first?

If grafting or a sinus lift is needed, we set it out clearly in your written plan beforehand so you know exactly what is involved and why.

Dental implants in Old Coulsdon: how the treatment unfolds

Old Coulsdon (CR5) patients: see exactly how dental implants work at Foxley Lane Dental in Purley, from first scan to finished tooth.

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Patient receiving dental implant treatment near Old Coulsdon at Foxley Lane Dental

One practice, in Purley, for patients from Old Coulsdon
We have one practice: 49 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH, with free on-street parking outside. There is no Foxley Lane Dental branch in Old Coulsdon, just Old Coulsdon patients who make the trip to us.

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Dentist Dr Nev Jeyakumar smiling outdoors, representing dental implant treatment in Old Coulsdon

A clear map before you commit

If you live around Old Coulsdon and you are thinking about implants, the most useful thing we can give you is not a sales line but a clear sense of what the process actually involves. Once you can see the shape of it, the decision gets a lot easier.

Implants are not instant, and that is by design. We give the bone the time it needs to lock around the implant, because that is what produces a tooth you can forget is even there. Below is how the journey runs with us, stage by stage.

Stage one: the free assessment

It begins with a free consultation. We talk through what is troubling you, look closely at the area, and capture detailed 3D images of your jaw. Those images reveal bone depth, gum condition and the position of nearby nerves, all of which we need before we can plan anything safely.

By the end of that first visit you will know whether implants are a sensible route for you.

Dental hygienist Vicky Harris providing dental implant care and patient support at Foxley Lane Dental near Old Coulsdon

Dental implant before and afters

Before and after dental implant in Purley replacing a missing upper tooth, showing a natural-looking implant crown matched to surrounding teeth at Foxley Lane Dental.

A missing upper tooth was replaced with a dental implant and custom crown, restoring a complete, natural-looking smile.

Before and after front tooth dental implant in Purley, restoring a missing tooth with a custom-made implant crown.

A missing front tooth was restored with a dental implant and custom crown, enhancing both the shape and harmony of the smile.

Before and after dental implants replacing damaged upper teeth, showing improved alignment and smile aesthetics at Foxley Lane Dental.

Damaged and missing teeth were replaced with implant-supported restorations, improving function and restoring a natural appearance.

Before and after single tooth dental implant in Purley, with implant crown blended to match surrounding natural teeth.

A single missing tooth was replaced with a dental implant and crown, blending seamlessly with the surrounding natural teeth.

Before and after image of a single upper front dental implant in Purley, restoring a missing tooth with a natural-looking custom crown.

A missing upper front tooth was replaced with a carefully positioned dental implant, recreating a natural-looking smile with improved symmetry.

Before and after dental implant replacing a discoloured upper front tooth at Foxley Lane Dental in Purley, showing improved colour match and symmetry.

A discoloured and heavily restored front tooth was replaced with a dental implant and custom crown, restoring a brighter, more balanced smile.

Implant dentist Dr Nev Jeyakumar reviewing 3D dental implant scan for a patient near Old Coulsdon

Stage two: planning it in writing

We then design your treatment and set it down on paper, with the timeline and the costs included. If your scan shows you would benefit from bone grafting or a sinus lift first, this is where we explain that and why. Nothing moves forward until the plan sits right with you.

Stage three: placing the implant

On the day, the titanium post goes into the jaw under local anaesthetic, so you are awake but the area is completely numb. People routinely tell us it was calmer than they had pictured. The dentist who built your plan, whether that is Dr Nev Jeyakumar, Dr Christine Marzahn or Dr Ankit Patel, is the one holding the instruments, so nothing is handed off mid-treatment.

Dental implant consultation including smile assessment and treatment planning near Old Coulsdon

Stage four: letting it integrate

Then comes the patient part. Over roughly 12 weeks the implant fuses with your bone, a process that gives it genuine strength. Where it suits the case we provide a temporary tooth so you are not walking around Old Coulsdon with an obvious gap during the wait.

Stage five: fitting your tooth

Once everything has fused, we attach the final crown, bridge or denture, shaped and colour-matched to blend with the teeth around it. We fine-tune the bite until it feels natural, then it is back to ordinary brushing and the odd review appointment, all underpinned by our 10-year implant guarantee.

Dental implant treatment restoring missing teeth with a long-term, natural-looking solution near Old Coulsdon

Frequently asked questions

How long does the implant process take for Old Coulsdon patients?
From placing the implant to fitting the final tooth is usually around 12 weeks, allowing the implant to bond securely with your jaw.
What happens at the very first appointment?
Your free first visit involves an examination and detailed 3D imaging, which together tell us whether implants suit you and what your treatment would involve.
Am I left with a gap while it heals?
Where the case allows, we fit a temporary tooth during the healing weeks so you are not left with a visible space.

Is the same dentist with me throughout?
Yes, one dentist plans, places and finishes your implant, so your care never gets passed between people.
What if my scan shows I need bone work first?
If grafting or a sinus lift is needed, we set it out clearly in your written plan beforehand so you know exactly what is involved and why.

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Looking after Old Coulsdon and nearby

We see implant patients from right across Old Coulsdon (CR5), from the village green and the streets near the Tudor Rose to the edges of Coulsdon Common. Heading north from the village it is a short drive to Foxley Lane in Purley (CR8 3EH), with free on-street parking when you arrive, which is handy across the few planned visits the treatment involves.