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Dental Implants

Who Carries Out The Implant Treatment?

Dr. Alec Granville BDS D Imp Dent RCSEd FICOI

Alec is especially interested in restoring people’s smiles and dental function using dental implants. He has pursued extra qualifications specifically in the field of Implant Dentistry: a Diploma in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (D Imp Dent RCSEd) and a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI). Alec personally carries out the vast majority of implant consultations, surgery, and final restorations at South Dublin Dental, and is the dentist who assesses and treats every implant referral from other dentists. Read more about Alec’s background and qualifications.

Implant treatment is a big decision, and it’s one we’re happy to help you think through — including a second opinion if you’ve already had a treatment plan elsewhere. For more complex or full-arch cases, we’ll break treatment into clear stages, so you always know what’s happening next and why.

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Dental Implants

South Dublin Dental is one of a very few dental clinics in Ireland who have an onsite CT scanner. This scanner can take an image of your bone in 3 dimensions aiding the planning and placement of your dental implant. This minimizes surgical time and ensures a safer surgery than if just using dental x-rays.

Are You Missing A Tooth Or Teeth? Would You Like A Permanent Replacement?

If so, dental implants could be the ideal solution for you. Dental Implants are today considered the gold standard of treatment for missing teeth. They are fixed in position permanently unlike a denture and there is no need to cut down otherwise healthy teeth beside the gap to make space for a bridge.

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is a titanium screw with a special coating that is surgically inserted into your jaw bone to replace the root of a tooth. A porcelain crown or bridge is then screwed into the implant to replace the missing tooth/teeth.

Is The Implant Permanent?

The great thing about titanium is it won’t decay like a tooth does! Your implant can last a lifetime if you look after the gum tissue around the implant with regular cleaning and hygiene visits. Dental implants have been around for over 40 years and due to increased popularity and production the price for this treatment is becoming more affordable

How Much Will The Implant Treatment Cost?

Each case is different and needs to be evaluated on its own merits. The initial consultation charge is €50 which includes any x rays taken. At the initial consultation we will go through your case thoroughly taking any necessary radiographs and give you a verbal estimate, the following day we will send you a written treatment plan with full breakdown of costs. 

Your dental implant treatment is eligible for tax relief at 20%. The implant treatment involves a few appointments over a number of months which can facilitate a payment plan of installments if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a candidate for dental implants?
Most people missing one or more teeth are candidates, though it depends on your overall health, gum condition, and available jawbone. This is assessed properly at your initial consultation.

What does the implant procedure feel like?
Placing an implant involves drilling into the jawbone under local anaesthetic, much like the anaesthetic and drilling used for a routine filling. Most patients find it a similar experience to having a filling done, just with a bit more time in the chair.

How long does implant treatment take, from start to finish?
Treatment typically spans a few appointments over several months, covering placement and healing before the final crown or bridge is fitted.

How is an implant different from a bridge or denture?
An implant is fixed permanently in the jaw, unlike a denture, and unlike a bridge, doesn’t require cutting down the healthy teeth either side of the gap.

What is a 3D-printed surgical guide, and why do you use one?
South Dublin Dental is one of the few Irish practices with an onsite CT scanner. It maps your jawbone in 3D, which is used to plan and often 3D-print a surgical guide, reducing surgical time and making placement more precise and safer than x-rays alone.