Dental Implants

Our 3D CBCT scanner maps your jaw in detail, allowing implants to be planned and placed with millimetre precision and maximum safety.

A 3D dental scan — properly called a CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) scan — uses a low-radiation X-ray beam that rotates around your head, capturing hundreds of images that are combined into a single 3D model of your jaw and teeth.

Unlike traditional 2D X-rays (which show a flat view), CBCT reveals every dimension: tooth roots, bone volume and density, nerve pathways, sinus spaces and airway anatomy. It’s used primarily for implant planning, but also diagnoses complex problems, assesses impacted teeth, plans surgical procedures, and evaluates airway issues. The scan itself takes 10–20 seconds and uses significantly less radiation than a medical CT scan.

Millimetre-perfect implant planning. CBCT reveals exact bone volume, density and position of nerves — so every implant is placed in the optimum position with zero guesswork. The foundation of predictable implant success.

Diagnose the invisible. Hidden infections, complex root canal anatomy, impacted wisdom teeth, cysts, tumours — CBCT reveals what 2D X-rays simply can’t show. Better diagnosis, better treatment.

Low radiation, fast scan. Modern CBCT machines use significantly lower radiation than medical CT scans. A dental CBCT dose is comparable to a few days of natural background radiation. The scan itself takes just 10–20 seconds.

Too many dentists treat complex cases on guesswork and 2D X-rays. At Clarendons, if we’re doing something complex — implants, wisdom tooth removal, endodontic re-treatment, surgical procedures — we’ll usually want a 3D scan first. Because seeing everything beforehand is how we deliver predictable, safe results. And because you deserve treatment planned on complete information, not approximations.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre uses modern, low-dose CBCT technology. Scans are reviewed by our clinicians (and by specialist radiologists where needed) for comprehensive diagnosis. For referred patients from other practices, we’re happy to provide scans that can inform treatment elsewhere. And for our own patients, CBCT is the planning tool that underpins our confidence in delivering every complex case.

All-on-4 replaces a full arch of missing teeth with a fixed bridge supported by just four implants — often fitted in a single day.

All-on-4 is a full-arch implant technique that uses just 4 dental implants to support a complete fixed bridge of teeth — upper or lower jaw (or both).

Two implants are placed vertically at the front, and two are placed at an angle in the back to maximise contact with the existing bone. This angled placement often allows us to avoid bone grafting even for patients who’ve lost significant bone — making full-mouth rehabilitation possible without additional surgery. On the day of placement, a temporary fixed bridge is attached, so you leave with full teeth. 3–6 months later, your permanent custom-crafted bridge replaces the temporary one.

Teeth in a day. Temporary fixed teeth are fitted the same day as implant surgery. You’ll never leave without teeth. No awkward healing period with gaps.

Often avoids bone grafting. The angled rear implants allow placement in areas of better bone. Many patients who’d need extensive bone grafting for individual implants can avoid it entirely with All-on-4.

Replaces all your teeth — permanently. A fixed solution that replaces an entire arch of teeth. Eat anything. Speak clearly. Never remove them. Built to last decades with proper care.

All-on-4 is a technically demanding procedure requiring specialist surgical and restorative expertise. Implant angulation, bite registration, soft tissue management and bridge design all need to be exactly right for the long-term success of the restoration. At Clarendons, our implant surgeons have the training and experience to deliver All-on-4 at the highest standard — every single case.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre handles All-on-4 with the multidisciplinary care it deserves. Specialist surgeon for implant placement. Expert restorative dentist for the bridge. In-house CBCT imaging for precise planning. Sedation available for the surgical appointment. Transparent pricing — one fixed fee covering surgery, temporary teeth, final bridge and all reviews. Interest-free finance makes the investment manageable.

An implant bridge replaces several adjacent missing teeth using two or more implants, avoiding the need to crown healthy neighbouring teeth.

An implant-supported bridge is a fixed dental restoration where multiple missing teeth are replaced by a single connected bridge, supported by 2–3 dental implants.

For example, three adjacent missing teeth can be replaced by a 3-tooth bridge anchored to 2 implants (one at each end). Four teeth might use a 4-tooth bridge on 2–3 implants. The bridge is screwed or cemented to the implants and stays permanently in place — you don’t remove it. Brushing and flossing work similarly to natural teeth, with specialist techniques for cleaning underneath the bridge.

Fewer implants, same result. Where individual implant crowns would require 3–4 implants for 3–4 missing teeth, an implant bridge typically uses just 2. Significant cost savings without compromising stability.

Fixed — never removable. Implant bridges stay permanently in place, exactly like natural teeth. Brush and floss as normal. No taking them in and out. No adhesive. No worry.

Preserves healthy neighbours. Unlike traditional bridges, implant bridges don’t require the preparation (drilling down) of healthy adjacent teeth. Your natural teeth stay untouched.

Implant bridges are a sophisticated solution requiring precise planning — the position of each supporting implant affects the long-term success of the whole bridge. At Clarendons, we use 3D CBCT imaging and digital planning to map every implant’s position, angle and depth before surgery. Premium implant systems. Meticulous surgical technique. Custom-crafted bridges that fit beautifully and function perfectly. Done right, implant bridges are a lasting, elegant solution.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre handles implant bridges with specialist expertise. Specialist surgeon for implant placement. Skilled restorative team for bridge design and fitting. Sedation available for nervous patients. Transparent pricing with interest-free finance. And long-term support with regular reviews to keep your bridge performing beautifully for years.

Implant-retained dentures clip onto a small number of implants, so they stay firmly in place and let you eat and speak with confidence.

Implant-retained dentures (also called overdentures) are dentures that clip or screw onto 2–4 dental implants placed in your jawbone. The implants act as anchors, holding the denture firmly in place during eating and speaking.

Most implant dentures are still removable for cleaning — giving you the hygiene benefits of traditional dentures with the stability of implants. Some fixed-to-implants options stay permanently in place. Lower dentures typically use 2 implants; upper dentures often use 4 for better stability.

No more slipping. Implants hold your denture firmly in place. Eat steak, corn on the cob, apples — without worrying about your dentures moving. Speak confidently. Laugh freely.

Preserves your jawbone. Unlike traditional dentures, implants stimulate the jawbone like natural tooth roots — preventing the bone loss and facial shape changes that come with long-term denture wear.

Removable for cleaning. Most implant dentures clip off for easy cleaning, then click back into place. Best of both worlds: the stability of implants with the hygiene convenience of removable dentures.

Patients who switch from traditional dentures to implant-retained dentures often describe it as life-changing. Food that’s been off the menu for years is back. Social situations feel normal again. Speech improves. Confidence returns. At Clarendons, we’ve helped countless patients make this transition, and we know how to plan it for maximum benefit and comfort.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre handles implant dentures with specialist care. 3D CBCT imaging for precise implant placement. Premium implant systems. Custom-crafted dentures designed for both function and natural appearance. Sedation available for the implant surgery. Transparent pricing with interest-free finance. And responsive aftercare — we’re here for the long haul, not just the procedure.

If you have one or more missing teeth, the main options are implants, bridges or dentures — we help you compare cost, longevity and comfort.

Leaving a gap where a tooth used to be causes problems that compound over time. Adjacent teeth drift into the gap, disrupting your bite and making cleaning harder. Opposing teeth over-erupt into the empty space, becoming more vulnerable to damage.

The jawbone beneath the missing tooth starts to shrink — a process called resorption — which over years can change your facial shape. Chewing on one side of your mouth causes uneven wear and jaw strain. Confidence suffers. Dental implants prevent all of this by replacing both the tooth and the root — preserving your jaw, your bite and your smile.

Preserves your jawbone. Only implants stimulate the jawbone like a natural tooth root does. Dentures and bridges don’t — which is why only implants prevent the bone loss that occurs after tooth loss.

Functions like a real tooth. Eat anything. Speak naturally. Smile without thinking about it. A properly placed implant restores 100% of your normal tooth function.

Lasts a lifetime. With proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime — the longest-lasting tooth replacement option available. A genuinely permanent solution.

The success of a dental implant depends on precise planning: the right position, the right angle, the right depth. At Clarendons, every implant case is planned with 3D CBCT imaging and digital surgical guides where appropriate. Premium implant systems trusted worldwide. Specialist surgical expertise. The result is predictable, successful outcomes — case after case.

Our award-winning clinic in Leeds city centre makes implant treatment calm and manageable. Proper consultations with time to answer every question. Sedation available for nervous patients. Transparent pricing. Interest-free finance. And long-term support — because we’re in this with you for the life of your implant, not just the placement.