'It’s great to have such a talented and innovative dentist in Carmarthen'

At Hayden Dental, all aspects of our Dental Implant journey take place in-house. We have an on-site CBCT scanner for clear and convenient diagnostic imaging, and a team of experts on hand to care for your throughout your implant journey - from helping with your initial enquiry, to caring for your through your pre-op and surgical appointments, completing the restorative phase, and either looking after your implants long term, or referring you back to your general dentist with a maintenance plan.

Dental Implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth for adults of any age. A single tooth, several teeth or a whole set can be replaced. Dental Implants are widely regarded as the 'next best thing' to healthy, natural teeth.  Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, fits and functions like a natural tooth.  A long term solution, Dental Implants can last a lifetime when properly placed and cared for over time.

At Hayden Dental we use a state of the art Implant manufacturer, Straumann. Straumann is one of the global leaders in the manufacturing of Dental Implants and their system accounts for over 4 million of the Dental Implants placed in the last 30 years.  The Straumann implant itself has a lifetime warranty against mechanical failure. 

An established Referral Practice, we take referrals for Dental Implants from General Dentists across South and West Wales; referring Dentists - please see our referrals page for more information.

Our Principal Dentist, James Hayden is a highly skilled Implantologist, with over 15 years experience placing implants and caring for patients throughout their implant journey, from initial assessment, through surgery and restoration and beyond.  Having gained his certificate in Dental Implantology in 2012, he then completed a Masters Degree (MSc with Merit) with a team of experts at the University of Edge Hill, Liverpool.  Further training includes an advanced course in hard and soft tissue grafting from Implant Centres of Excellence (Manchester), and a course in Immediate Full Arch Restoration at Delta Dental Academy (Bristol), enabling James to undertake the most complex aspects of implant dentistry including bone and soft tissue grafts, sinus lifts and full-arch cases.

James runs a study club through the International Team for Implants (ITI) for Dental Implantologists across South Wales, has had a paper on Dental Implants published in the British Dental Journal, and stays at the cutting edge of developments in the implant world by regularly attending conferences and events internationally with the Straumann Dental Implant community.

James enjoys sharing his passion for implants with the rest of the clinical team and offering mentorship to dentists interested in exploring this surgical pathway.  Associate Dentist Nadia Khan completed her Dental Implant training at Delta Dental Academy in Bristol in 2022.  Cerys Edwards completed her course in Dental Implantology with clinical training in Abergavenny in 2023, and also offers Dental Implants at Hayden Dental.  

James, Nadia, and Cerys are supported by our experienced Implant Dental Nursing Team, who have undergone additional training and pride themselves on providing a slick, professional and comfortable surgical experience for patient and dentist alike.

Implant treatment at Hayden Dental costs from £2,700.  Ask your Dentist for more information, or if you would like to consider having Dental Implants. We offer a free initial consultation.  A more detailed Full Implant Assessment, including CBCT Scan, is necessary before the procedure can be booked - this costs £350.

Our Implant Treatment Co-ordinator, Luke Heap, will happily explain the process further and answer your questions, either by phone - 01267 236 091, or email - referral@haydendental.co.uk

We accept referrals for Dental Implants from Dentists across Wales.  Many patients also refer themselves specifically for Dental Implants, returning to their usual dentist for ongoing care once their Implant Treatment is complete.  

All approaches are welcome - our Implant Treatment Co-ordinator, Luke Heap (pictured), is the first point of contact for Patients and Referring Dentists alike, and helps to manage our Implant Patient Journey to ensure a consistent and efficient approach.  

For more information, please contact Luke at referral@haydendental.co.uk, or call 01267 236 091.

A dental implant permanently replaces the root of a missing tooth, leaving the healthy neighbouring teeth intact. The implant acts as a support for the implant crown allowing chewing forces to be transmitted to the jaw, which also helps to avoid bone resorption over time.

With a conventional bridge, healthy neighbouring teeth must be ground down to support a bridge to replace the missing tooth. This results in a loss of natural tooth surface, and bone deterioration may occur as the bridge does not transmit chewing forces to the jaw.

A dental implant is also a cost-effective option. The cost difference between an implant and a traditional 3-unit fixed dental bridge is thought to balance out at around 7 years.

When a tooth is missing, a replacement solution should be sought as soon as possible to avoid unwanted movement of the adjacent teeth, over-eruption (growing down) of the opposing teeth, loss of bone, and the resulting functional implications.  

The main advantage of a dental implant-supported restoration is that the healthy neighbouring teeth can remain intact, meaning their long-term health is unaffected, and the surrounding bone can be better preserved in the long term. 

Implant-retained dentures are dentures, which attach to Dental Implants, allowing greatly improved security and retention. Patients who have previously struggled to get on with traditional dentures, have found implant-retained options to greatly improve their daily life, returning to eating and tasting normally.

Implant-retained dentures are stable and strong, since the implants are attached to the jaw bone, meaning no more loose teeth whilst eating or talking. They are comfortable, and much less likely to rub or cause sores, and no fixative is required.  Implant-retained dentures tend to be less bulky that traditional sets, which can be a great help to people who struggle with a strong gag reflex.

There are different methods of fastening your dentures to your implants, including press stud-like locators, magnets, and milled bars.  You Dentist will discuss these options with you and advise as to the best option for you.