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What is smile in a day treatment?
Smile in a day treatment is a long-lasting solution for replacing loose, rotten, missing or failing teeth with a full set of dental implants in one day. The technique is usually used for people with little or no teeth and it's an alternative to the traditional placement of multiple dental implants, or a full set of dentures.
A set of four to six dental implants replace a whole arch of missing teeth and are usually fitted all in the same day.
You might also hear smile in a day treatment referred to as teeth in a day, same day smiles or full-mouth dental implants.
How does smile in a day work?
The smile in a day procedure is usually carried out under local anaesthetic or using dental sedation. The selected teeth are replaced with four to six implants, which are surgically placed into your jawbone. Then a custom-made, temporary bridge is fitted to the implants to support them. This bridge is usually replaced three to four months later with a long-term bridge.
In most cases, the implants and temporary bridge are fitted in one day – hence the name of the treatment. There are rare occasions when treatment can’t be completed in a day, as sometimes bone loss in the jaw means implants can’t be supported straight away.
In this case a temporary, removable denture may be placed, which isn’t attached to the implants. The bridge is then placed a few months later once the implants are fixed into the bone.
Preparing for smile in a day treatment
First, you’ll need to have an initial consultation before you start treatment to check that smile in a day is suitable for you- most adults with missing or loose teeth can have smile in a day treatment. Your dentist will carefully assess you to make sure it’s a suitable treatment.
Then you’ll need some follow-up appointments before the procedure – which involve scans and creating you an individual treatment plan. You’ll have the chance to ask any questions you might have with the dentist who will be performing your surgery.
The diagram shows how the implants are fitted onto the jawbone.
Enquire online about smile in a day treatment.
Call 07701 384885 to speak to our dental implant treatment coordinator.
What are the benefits of smile in a day?
A new smile in less than 24 hours
In most cases, the smile in a day procedure is completed in one visit – which eliminates the need for multiple surgeries with long-healing periods. Ben White, a dentist who performs smile in a day treatment at Bupa, explained that around 95% of his smile in a day cases are completed on the same day.
Result in before and after photo achieved full arch smile in a day treatment performed at Total Dental Care Implant Centre Harley Street, part of Bupa, by Drs Michael and Anthony Zybutz.
A discreet way to replace missing teeth
Smile in a day treatment, once complete, looks like natural teeth, so it’s not obvious that your teeth have been replaced. Your dentist will work closely with you to understand exactly how you want your new smile to look, including the shape and size of your teeth.
Having your teeth replaced using smile in a day could be a life-changing experience if you’re self-conscious about your smile.
Result in before and after photo achieved with single arch smile in a day treatment performed at Minto Dental Care, part of Bupa, by Dr Chris Chisholm.
As long-lasting as natural teeth
Smile in a day can offer a long-lasting alternative to missing teeth. Implants can last as long as natural teeth if cared for properly. They can also reduce bone loss or shrinkage, which provides aesthetic benefits – as well as support for your jawbone.
Result in before and after photo achieved with full arch smile in a day treatment performed at Dental Confidence, part of Bupa, by Peter Sanders.
Speak and eat with confidence
Your new smile functions like normal teeth and is securely fixed in place, so you don’t need to worry about your teeth moving when you speak.
Plus, you’ll be able to comfortably eat all the foods you used to enjoy. Unlike wearing dentures, your palate isn’t covered up, so there’ll be no compromise in tasting your food.
Result in before and after photo achieved with full arch smile in a day treatment performed at Dental Confidence, part of Bupa, by Peter Sanders.
What is the process for having smile in a day treatment?
Phase 1: Consultation and treatment options
Once you enquire about smile in a day, your dentist, or a treatment coordinator in your chosen practice, will talk you through all your possible treatment options so you can make an informed decision. They’ll show you models of implant and bridgework options, so you know exactly what the treatment involves.
Phase 2: Assessments and scans
Your dentist will need to check you are dentally fit to have smile in a day treatment. They’ll do a detailed assessment of your mouth, including X-rays, and take 3D scans which indicate the volume of bone in your jaw. For your treatment to be successful, your dentist needs to make sure you have enough bone in your jaw to take implants.
If you’re a suitable candidate, they’ll work through a detailed treatment plan with you, which outlines exactly how many appointments you’ll need, how long your treatment will take, and how much it will cost.
Phase 3: Fitting your new smile
With smile in a day treatment, the implants themselves can usually be fitted on the same day, but your dentist will need to do planning and preparation before you have your new smile. Your dentist might need to see you for multiple appointments before your surgery- it’s completely different depending on each person’s mouth.
Then you’ll come in and have your implants fitted, with your temporary set of teeth placed on top. After a few months, you’ll come back and have your permanent set of teeth placed on your implants.
Phase 4: Follow ups and aftercare
After you’ve had your new smile fitted, it’s important you look after it properly, and that you see your dentist regularly to check progress. Your dentist will give you a detailed aftercare plan, including follow-up appointments and guidance for oral hygiene. They’ll carefully talk you through every step you need to follow to keep your new smile healthy.
Good aftercare is the key to making sure your implants stay healthy and last a long time.
What our patients say about smile in a day treatment
‘I didn’t want dentures and I didn’t want implant treatment that was a much longer process. Smile in a day was the solution’
‘I no longer worry what people might think if they see my teeth, and I laugh freely. I hadn’t had ice cream in years- now I am enjoying it again! Having dental implants has given me such freedom.’
Enquire online about smile in a day treatment.
Call 07701 384885 to speak to our dental implant treatment coordinator.
How much does smile in a day cost?
Think of smile in a day as an investment in your smile. It isn’t available on the NHS, so treatment needs to be funded privately. You’ll need to attend a consultation with your dentist to get specific treatment costs, depending on your needs, prices will vary. We can give you a guide price once we have a few details, so get in touch to enquire about smile in a day or speak to our friendly treatment co-ordinator on 07701 384885.
Where can I get smile in a day treatment?
Across our Bupa Dental Care practices we perform hundreds of implant procedures each year, including smile in a day treatment. Our clinicians are trained and experienced to help restore your smile and to give you the reassurance, quality and peace of mind you deserve.
If you’re looking to transform your smile with smile in a day treatment, speak to our dedicated dental implant treatment coordinator on 07701 384885.
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