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Dental implants

Serving patients throughout Hest Bank, Morecambe and Lancaster

Dental implant treatment can change your life. Whether you’re replacing a single tooth, or a complete smile, dental implants offer secure teeth that feel just like your own, restoring both your smile and your quality of life.

Not only can implants recreate natural-looking teeth, but they also safeguard your overall dental health. Replacing missing teeth is extremely important, as missing teeth cause bone loss which will age your face and could potentially cause adjacent teeth to become loose too.

At Hest Bank Dental Care we can assist with all implant cases, from the simplest to the most complex. Our patients have the peace of mind that they can access progressive technology and benefit from a wealth of experience from our implant dentist, Pinar Akman or Jonathan Tolson.

What is a dental implant?

Putting it simply, a dental implant is an artificial root made from titanium which is used to take the place of the original root, securely bonding with the jawbone over time. Once the new root has fully healed, which usually takes between 3 to 6 months, this is used to attach replacement teeth in place using crowns, a bridge or a denture. These replacement teeth are carefully crafted to ensure they match your natural teeth, leaving you with a beautiful, natural looking smile.

Types of implants

  • Single implant – implants can be used to replaces a single tooth, restoring your smile with a single implant and crown.
  • Multiple implants – if you have a gap from a few missing teeth, dental implants can be placed to securely fix a dental bridge in place.
  • Full smile restorations – If you are missing a full arch of teeth, or the full set, 4 to 8 implants can be placed to securely attach a denture. Anchoring dentures on dental implants ensure that they do not slip and are comfortable.

Why choose dental implants?

Crowns, bridges and dentures address the short-term cosmetic problem of missing teeth but do nothing to stop bone loss. Crown and bridge dentistry also requires grinding down healthy teeth leaving them at much greater risk for cavities and tooth failure. Dentures become uncomfortable and unstable over time as the jawbone shrinks causing eating and speech problems.

With dental implants, replacement teeth are securely anchored without compromising any neighbouring healthy teeth. Dental implants, like natural teeth, stimulate the jaw and stop bone loss.

Dental Implants Components

The benefits of implants

  • Implants look and feel just like natural teeth – you shouldn’t notice any difference.
  • Implants provide permanent stability and comfort without affecting healthy teeth.
  • Implants won’t come loose or fall out.
  • Implants can last for many years if you maintain good oral hygiene.
  • Implants prevent ageing bone loss, by stimulating your bone structure and stabilising the surrounding teeth.

Are you suitable for treatment?

Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation Pinar Akman or Jonathan Tolson 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. Pinar or Jonathan 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.

Book a consultation with Pinar or Jonathan today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Patient Reviews

People are talking about us

The biggest compliment we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Hest Bank Dental Care. 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

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Sheila Stevenson

Rebecca was thorough and gentle taking great care to avoid pain. I would highly recommend her. Rebecca and all the team are friendly and helpful.

11th July 2025

The staff are professional but friendly. The environment is clean and welcoming. The Reception Staff are great too.

10th July 2025

Always kind, puts you at ease and very thorough, excellent place to go

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Avril Garside

Pinar is a very skilled dentist. She inspires confidence and I trust her advice. Everyone at Hest Bank exudes friendliness and for nervous patients I could not fault it. I feel so comfortable with my visits there only wish I’d found the place sooner

9th July 2025

Utterly professional. Have complete confidence in the treatments I have received since registering with the practice.

9th July 2025

Respectful, pleasant , friendly calm atmosphere

8th July 2025

Very professional and well run practice

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Andrea Forrest

Brilliant dental practice. All the staff including Reception staff, dental assistants, hygienists and Dentists are the best at Hest.

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David Dale

The team at Hest Bank Dental Care (Stuart,Emma, Jake, Gen,Toni,Lola- to name just a handful whose names I can remember

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Anne McK

I recently had the Airflow stain removal treatment and was so impressed with the whole experience. From the moment I walked in I was greeted by the friendly receptionist, Lola, who guided me through a short form as I am not registered at this dentist but this was no issue at all. Emma, who carried out this treatment was fantastic. She clearly explained each step and regularly checked I was comfortable. Leah was also so reassuring and helpful. I felt well looked after throughout. The results were even better than I expected. My teeth look and feel great. I’ve already had compliments and I feel much more confident with my smile. Thank you so much Emma, Leah and Lola!

6th July 2025

I had toothache that required looking at, I was told by the clinician that extraction was the only safe option as the tooth had split. I was given the option of taking time to think about immediate treatment or to book an appointment later. I opted for immediate treatment which was performed painlessly in less that an hour. I was advised as to what after care was available should a problem occur following the extraction. I'm happy to say no further pain or bleeding occurred. I was advised which follow up treatments are available to conceal the gap left in my 'smile' area. I plan to have follow up treatment.

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Dale Ch

On Thursday 3rd July 2025 I attended my regular Dental Practice at HestBank, Lancaster for a root filling and an extraction. Wik, my dental assistant at the time was very professional, obviously happy in her work and looked after me, constantly asking if I was ok, whilst assisting my dentist Stuart in his dental work. 5* service from Wik and Stuart, thank you. The whole Practice deserves a 5* rating for a friendly and professional approach to their work

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Mark Whiteman

Always friendly and welcoming. Very clean and efficient service with care and empathy. Highly recommended.

5th July 2025

All staff were pleasant and helpful and the clinicians put me at my ease, explained everything thoroughly and easily understood.

5th July 2025

On Thursday 3rd July 2025 I attended my regular Dental Practice at HestBank, Lancaster for a root filling and an extraction. My dentist Stuart was, as always, very professional, willing to explain the procedures in detail and answer all of my questions in a way that I could understand. His dental assistant Wik was also very professional, obviously happy in her work and looked after me, constantly asking if I was ok, whilst assisting Stuart in his dental workThe whole practice is very friendly, immaculately clean and somewhere I would not hesitate to recommend - a great team. I travel from Leeds, West Yorkshire every time I need to visit the dentist, so it must be good to justify that journey over the M62 each time!Dale Charnock, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Tony Pickard

Been a patient of Hest Bank Dental for many years. Great team of staff, always friendly and approachable. Practice run very professional and always kept clean. My dentist Mike has always done a great job looking after my teeth, although tbf not really had a great deal to do on them over the years. I also see Emma the hygienist who is so friendly and does a wonderful job cleaning up my teeth, yes I alway get told off for not getting in between my teeth properly

5th July 2025

Rebecca, is deffinately the best member of staff to do a manual clean. Efficient,attentive and Must say the best hygienist ever.So glad she is back after maternity leave.

4th July 2025

Excellent dentist, fully explained the procedure before and during the workVery happy with the work done

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Colin Brown

Finely & competent dental care from a very friendly & engaging dental & hygienist team.

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Martyn Fawcett

Brilliant service.

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