Full Arch Implants and Smile in a Day in Wilmslow
An entire set of teeth, fixed to implants, fitted on the day of surgery in suitable cases. You arrive with failing teeth or a denture, and you go home with a full smile.
Full arch implant treatment replaces an entire upper or lower set of teeth using a small number of dental implants to support a fixed bridge. With Smile in a Day, the implants are placed and a fixed set of teeth attached during the same appointment, so patients leave with a full arch rather than a gap. At Croft Dental on Manchester Road in Wilmslow, full arch treatment is carried out by Dr Nikhil Oberai, who holds an MSc in Implant Dentistry from the University of Manchester and has a 99.5% success rate across hundreds of cases. Packages start from £11,500 per arch, typically using four to six implants. The definitive bridge is fitted four to six months later once the implants have fused with the bone. Consultations are free of charge.
So, what is Smile in a Day?
It is exactly what the name suggests, and it is worth taking a moment over because most people assume it cannot be true.
You arrive in the morning with failing teeth, or a denture you have grown to resent. You leave that afternoon with a fixed arch of teeth secured to implants. Nothing comes out. Nothing needs adhesive. There is no long stretch of walking around with a gap, or wearing a temporary denture, waiting for something to heal.
For anyone who has spent years managing a mouth rather than simply having one, that is a considerable thing.
The honest detail
The teeth fitted on the day are a functional temporary bridge. They look good and they work properly, but they are not the final result. Once the implants have fused with the bone over the following months, the temporary is replaced with a definitive bridge made from stronger material and finished to a higher standard.
Why it is possible at all
Implants only need to be left undisturbed if they are unstable when placed. Where your scan shows good bone and the implants achieve sufficient stability during surgery, they can carry a temporary bridge straight away. This is called immediate loading.
And why it is not always possible
Dr Nikhil will only fit teeth on the day if the implants are stable enough to take them. If they are not, we protect the outcome rather than the timeline, and you wear a temporary denture for a short period instead.
Your scan gives a strong indication beforehand and this is discussed with you well before surgery, so nobody is surprised on the day. But the final judgement is made in the chair, and we would rather tell you that now than promise something we cannot guarantee.
Your full arch options
Not every patient needs the same approach. Your bone, your bite and what you want the result to feel like all determine which route Dr Nikhil recommends.
All-on-4
From £11,500 per arch
All-on-6 and multi-implant full arch
Priced within the full arch packages
Zygomatic implants
Priced on assessment
Which one is right for you
Dr Nikhil will explain what your bone allows, what each option costs, and which he would recommend and why. If an implant retained denture would give you most of what you want for considerably less, he will say so.
Am I a suitable candidate?
Full arch treatment generally suits patients in one of these situations:
- You wear a full denture and want something fixed. Movement, sore spots, adhesive and the foods you have quietly stopped ordering are the reasons most denture wearers come to us.
- Most of the teeth in one jaw are missing or failing. Where only a handful remain and they are not reliable, replacing the arch is often more predictable than treating each tooth individually.
- Advanced gum disease has loosened your teeth. Where the supporting bone has deteriorated across the arch, a full arch solution addresses the whole problem rather than delaying the inevitable.
- You have had years of repeated dental work. Some patients reach a point where they would rather resolve the whole situation than keep treating one tooth at a time. That is a perfectly legitimate reason.
- Dr Nikhil will assess your case properly with a CBCT 3D scan, but broadly:
Usually suitable if you
- Are missing all or most of the teeth in one or both jaws
- Have failing teeth that cannot reliably be saved
- Have bone available at the front of the jaw, which most patients do
- Are in reasonable general health
- Do not smoke, or are willing to stop while the implants heal
We will need to assess further if you
- Have significant bone loss, since more implants, grafting or zygomatic implants may be recommended
- Have uncontrolled diabetes, which affects healing
- Smoke, as this raises the risk of implant failure considerably
- Take bisphosphonates or other medications affecting bone
- Grind your teeth heavily, which may influence the number of implants and the bridge material
Implant treatment is contraindicated during pregnancy. We can plan your case and begin once it is appropriate.
If you have been told there is not enough bone
This is the most common reason people are turned away, and it is frequently not the end of the matter.
Angled placement engages bone that is still there rather than requiring bone to be built where it has gone. Where the upper jaw genuinely has too little for any conventional approach, zygomatic implants anchor into the cheekbone instead.
Both are carried out here. If you were told no at a practice offering neither, you were told what that practice could do rather than what is possible.
- Real Patient Results
Thousands of Smiles Transformed
Explore real patient results demonstrating the life-changing impact of expert implant dentistry at Croft Dental. From single tooth restorations to comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitations, our tailored treatment plans restore both function and natural aesthetics.
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All photographs show patients treated at Croft Dental and are published with their consent. Results shown are individual results.
Your treatment journey
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1Step one: consultation and 3D scanDr Nikhil examines your mouth, discusses what you want to achieve and takes a CBCT 3D scan mapping bone volume, density and anatomy across the arch. Photographs and digital scans are taken at the same appointment.
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2Step two: your treatment planYou receive a written plan setting out the number of implants recommended, whether same day teeth are likely in your case, the full timeline and every cost. Finance options are explained at the same time. Nothing proceeds until you have agreed.
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3Step three: digital planning and designYour case is planned in three dimensions before surgery. Implant positions are determined from the scan, and the shape, size and shade of your new teeth are designed in advance. You see the design and can comment before anything is made.
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4Step four: surgery dayAny remaining teeth in the arch are removed and the implants placed under local anaesthetic, with sedation available if you would prefer it. Surgery for one arch typically takes two to three hours.
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5Step five: your teeth fitted the same dayWhere implant stability allows, your fixed temporary bridge is attached before you leave. You go home with a full arch of teeth.
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6Step six: healingThe implants need four to six months to fuse with the bone. You wear the temporary bridge throughout and keep to a softer diet initially. Review appointments monitor your progress.
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7Step seven: your final teethOnce integration is confirmed, the definitive bridge is made and fitted. Stronger material, more refined finish, with final shade and shape agreed with you.
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8Step eight: aftercare and living with themWe review your implants and monitor them at regular appointments.
Eating: once healed, most patients eat without restriction, including the foods denture wearers tend to avoid. During the temporary phase we ask you to keep to softer foods so the implants integrate undisturbed.
Cleaning: your bridge is cleaned daily with a water flosser and interdental brushes to reach underneath. Straightforward once shown, though different from cleaning natural teeth.
Speech: most patients adapt within a few days. Any initial difference settles as the tongue adjusts.
Maintenance appointments: regular hygiene visits are required so the bridge can be cleaned professionally and the implants monitored. This genuinely matters, since implants can be lost through poor maintenance in the same way natural teeth are lost to gum disease.
Longevity: the implants are designed to last decades. The bridge fitted on top will wear over time and may eventually need replacing, as any restoration would.
Pricing and fees
Treatment | From |
Implant consultation | Free |
Silver full arch package | £11,500 |
Gold full arch package | £14,500 |
Platinum full arch package | £19,500 |
Implant retained denture, per arch | £5,000 |
Zygomatic implants | Priced on assessment |
Bone augmentation, if required | £450 |
Sinus lift, if required | £850 |
CBCT 3D scan, single arch | £80 |
CBCT 3D scan, dual arch | £170 |
Sedation | £350 |
The three packages differ in the materials used and the specification of the final bridge, which affects appearance, strength and how long it lasts. Dr Nikhil will explain the practical differences at your consultation.
Your quoted fee covers the implants, the surgery, your temporary teeth and your final bridge. Everything is set out in writing before treatment begins, and there are no charges partway through that you were not told about.
Both arches are priced separately.
Where to find us
Croft Dental sits at 64 Manchester Road, on the Handforth side of Wilmslow town centre. Coming up from The Carrs, we are north east along Manchester Road. If you reach Handforth Dean, you have gone too far.
We are around ten minutes on foot from Wilmslow station, five minutes from Handforth, and roughly ten minutes from Alderley Edge up the A34.
Patients travel to us for full arch and Smile in a Day treatment from Alderley Edge, Handforth, Styal, Prestbury, Mottram St Andrew, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Poynton, Bramhall, Cheadle and Hale, as well as from South Manchester along the A538 from the airport. For full arch work specifically, a good number come from considerably further across the North West.
Treatment involves several appointments across four to six months. If you are travelling a distance, say so when you book and we will group appointments where it is clinically sensible to do so.
Not sure where to start? Give us a ring.
- DENTIST
Meet your implant dentist
Dr Nikhil Oberai
BDS · MSc Implant Dentistry, University of Manchester · ADI Member · GDC 150126
Dr Nikhil carries out full arch and Smile in a Day treatment at Croft Dental, with a 99.5% success rate across hundreds of implant cases.
Full arch work is the most demanding implant treatment there is, and the depth of training matters more here than anywhere else. His Master’s degree from the University of Manchester involved several years of postgraduate study and supervised clinical practice devoted entirely to implantology.
He also places zygomatic implants for patients with severe upper jaw bone loss, a treatment offered by very few clinicians in the region, which means cases referred away elsewhere are handled here.
He is a member of the Association of Dental Implantology, a Key Opinion Leader for Osstem, and an Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Manchester, where he helps train dentists on the implant programme. Practices across the North West refer complex full arch cases to him.
- Finance
Spread the cost of full arch implants with finance
We offer finance on implant treatment through Tabeo so the cost can be spread across monthly payments. Interest-free options are available with no arrangement fees or hidden charges.
Applications take a few minutes and you will know the outcome quickly. We will show you exactly what your treatment would cost per month at your consultation.
- REGISTRATION
We're Welcoming New Patients
We warmly welcome new patients to our practice. If it’s been a while since your last visit, if dental visits make you feel anxious, if you’ve recently moved to Wilmslow, or if you’re simply seeking a team that truly listens to your concerns, you’ll find a supportive and gentle environment here with us.
During your first appointment, we take the time to conduct a complete evaluation of your teeth, gums, and overall oral health. We will listen carefully to your goals, answer any questions, and collaboratively create a treatment plan tailored specifically to you.
"I cried at my first appointment. Over 22 weeks my teeth improved beyond recognition."
- FAQs
Frequently asked questions
In many cases, yes. Where the implants achieve sufficient stability during surgery, a fixed temporary bridge is attached the same day and the patient leaves with a full arch of teeth. This is called immediate loading. The teeth fitted on the day are functional but temporary, and are replaced with a definitive bridge once the implants have fused with the bone, usually four to six months later. Same day teeth are not possible in every case, and the final judgement is made during surgery.
Full arch packages at Croft Dental start from £11,500 for the Silver package, £14,500 for Gold and £19,500 for Platinum. The packages differ in the materials used and the specification of the final bridge. The quoted fee covers the implants, the surgery, the temporary teeth and the definitive bridge. Both arches are priced separately, and consultations are free of charge.
Most full arch cases use four implants per arch, positioned so the biting load is distributed across the jaw. Where bone volume allows or the bite requires additional support, five or six implants may be recommended. In cases of severe upper jaw bone loss, zygomatic implants anchored into the cheekbone may be used instead. The number is determined from a CBCT 3D scan.
All-on-4 describes the technique, which is a full arch of teeth supported on four implants. Smile in a Day describes the timing, which is fitting fixed teeth on the same day the implants are placed. Most Smile in a Day cases use the All-on-4 technique, though the same day approach can also be used with five or six implants depending on the case.
Fixed full arch teeth are secured to implants anchored in the jawbone, so they do not move, come out or require adhesive. Most patients report that eating and speaking feel natural within a few weeks. Cleaning differs from natural teeth, as a water flosser and interdental brushes are needed to clean beneath the bridge.
Surgery is carried out under local anaesthetic, with sedation available from £350 for patients who would prefer it. Patients typically report feeling pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Swelling and discomfort for several days afterwards is normal and is managed with prescribed pain relief.
Yes. Patients missing or losing teeth in both the upper and lower jaws can have both arches treated, either at the same time or in stages depending on clinical circumstances and preference. Each arch is priced separately.
Where the implants do not achieve sufficient stability during surgery, a temporary denture is worn for a short period while the implants integrate, rather than fitting a fixed bridge immediately. This protects the long term outcome. The likelihood is assessed from the CBCT scan beforehand and discussed at the planning stage, so patients know what to expect before surgery.