Specialist Dentistry

Dental Implants Specialist London

Specialist Dental Practice in Twickenham

Our GDC registered dental implant specialist in Twickenham provides expert care in restoring missing teeth with advanced, long-lasting dental implant solutions tailored to each patient’s needs. With extensive experience in dental implants, Dr Lanra Onabolu offers precise implant placement using state-of-the-art technology to achieve natural-looking, functional results. From single tooth replacement to full-mouth rehabilitation, our Twickenham-based implant dentist focuses on delivering comfortable, minimally invasive treatment with exceptional attention to detail. Patients benefit from personalised treatment plans, high-quality materials, and a commitment to restoring both confidence and oral function, making dental implants a reliable and effective solution for a complete, healthy smile.

Dr Lanre Onabolu

BDS HONS, MClinDent Perio, MPerioRCS(Edin)

Specialist in Periodontics
GDC No: 207356

Lanre qualified as a dentist in 2004 with honours. After several years working in hospitals and general practice, he underwent specialist training in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the world-renowned Eastman Dental Institute, University College London. At the end of his specialist training, he was awarded a Masters of Clinical Dentistry and the Specialty membership from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He is accredited by the European Federation of Periodontology and by the General Dental Council as a Specialist.

Lanre has interests in all aspects of periodontal treatment, including non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases including conventional and regenerative periodontal surgery, periodontal plastic surgery, alveolar bone augmentation procedures and dental implants. He has recently been made a part-time consultant at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London.

He is also an examiner (general dental council) for the overseas registration examination, a member of the British Society of Periodontology (BSP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP).

Are dental implants safe? How long will they last?

Dental implants are a well-established, tried-and-tested treatment. Well maintained dental implants should last for many years if correctly maintained. However just as you would expect conventional crowns, bridges, and fillings to need occasional repairs, the same is true of dental implants. In the rare instances that dental implants do not function properly, we can usually perform procedures to correct the problem.

I have some of my own teeth. Can I still have dental implants?

Yes. You can have any number of teeth replaced with dental implants – from one single tooth to a complete set.

Claremont Dental Practice

4.8

Based on 136 reviews

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adey g

21:33 04 Mar 26

I’ve been a patient here for many years and have complete trust in the team for their skills, range of services and attention to detail. I have moved a long way away from the surgery but have never considered changing dentists. Also a special mention to Molly on the reception desk. Molly is so friendly, attentive and always gives everyone a warm welcome. I have observed that she goes out of her way for everyone to make sure their needs and queries are met. In a wold where service is being more and more dehumanised, Molly does the exact opposite, and provides such a genuine, authentic human experience for everyone ..

Di Donaldson

09:22 27 Feb 26

I had a tooth extracted which went very well with Osa. What I would say is that I realised later in the day and days after that I had very limited aftercare advice given, I have relied on google to seek information. The extraction was £410 so I do think the least the practice could do, would be to give patients an aftercare leaflet on what to expect. The professional thing to do from a wealthy practice.

Caroline Miles

17:12 20 Feb 26

I’ve just finished a course of dental treatment with Kirrit Johal and really pleased with the results.
I’ve been with Claremont for over 20 years and have always found the front staff, nurses, and the dentists to be very friendly and professional. Highly recommended.
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Ben W

22:59 17 Jan 26

Love Claremont practice, the dentists and hygienists are all excellent. I broke my tooth just after Christmas and they were able to arrange an emergency appointment to fix it. The admin is well managed with regular appointment reminders. The best thing of all is that they take NHS appointments. 100% recommend.

John Glover

14:38 17 Nov 25

Don’t normally do this sort of thing - let alone for a trip to the dentist - but wanted to sing the praises for my hygienist Lucia today. Great job - and without the usual discomfort. Won’t go as far as saying I look forward to my next visit - but I know it’ll be fine with this hygienist.

Patrick Kidner

16:40 09 Nov 25

Very efficient treatment by Ayshath (Hygienist) followed by routine examination with Dr. Johal. Happy to escape so lightly!

Edward Draper

14:56 07 Nov 25

I have been looked after well by the Claremont team, including extensive orthodontic treatment (through lock down!). They have always been swift to respond, profane friendly. My teeth are much better today than when I started. I wished I could take them with me when I move house to Suffolk. I can’t recommend them too highly

JOE DEELY

15:13 29 Aug 25

Thanks to Claremont Dental Practice and especially Lucia Pallladino who is providing me with such wonderful care. I have never had a better hygenist, I don't think one exists, and Lucia is not only really skilled in providing treatment - very accurate, gentle, effective, thorough and takes time to give me information on what she is doing - she is also so friendly and lovely as a person. I would thoroughly recommend Claremont and Lucia and to Lucia, thank you so much for being such a wonderful dentist and wonderful human being! joe

Lee Jackson

22:36 06 May 25

Dr Andreas Kouloufakos was very caring as he could see I was nervous ,glad I changed to this practice after initial doubts I was proven wrong today

Richard Briggs

07:45 09 Apr 25

Been going to Claremont Dental Practice for many years always find them efficient, helpful & effective. Standard of work is 2nd to none. Have & do recommend Claremont dental practice. Richard Briggs

Allegra Andrews

12:43 31 Oct 24

Nimra was very friendly and helpful. Great experience and I highly recommend her!

Jen

07:40 29 Oct 24

Have been going to this dental practice for many years and have had only 2 dentists in that time. I could not be happier. Recently have had some dental work to my front teeth and my smile is now amazing. The booking system, hygiene, ambience , knowledge and professionalism is ten out of ten.

Ali Abdo

11:39 25 Sep 24

Great experience overall, lovely practice.

brodie Turner

11:33 22 May 24

I booked an appointment with dr. Yuhong she was very informative and a lovely woman i usually don't like a visit to the dentist but since joining clearmont its been a very pleasant experience, there staff if a testament to the quality of there work

Liz Coase

22:59 07 Mar 24

Absolutely excellent experience at this dental practice. The staff I dealt with were fab, especially Molly who couldn't have been more helpful! Lovely atmosphere, professional team. Would 100% recommend.

Jane Lambert

12:36 03 Feb 24

I am so lucky to have been one of your patients for over 20 years! Today I had a troublesome tooth extracted by Dr Yuhong He. I was dreading it, but I needn't have worried. As always, Dr He put me at my ease with her soothing voice and kept checking to see I wasn't in any discomfort. Her expertise aside, she is warm, welcoming and friendly. Thank you, Dr He!

Myriam

10:55 03 Jan 24

I have been going to this clinic since 2016 and I am very happy with their services. The receptionists are so lovely and always going above and beyond. The hygienists and dentists are always very professional and reassuring. I moved quite far away from the practice but as I am very happy with them I am not looking to go anywhere else. The practice is located in St Margaret’s which is very easy to access by public transport. I definitely recommend the practice!

Jasmine Kaur Shinmar

11:17 26 Jul 23

I had a hygienist appointment at Claremont Dental Practise with Sabina and was extremely satisfied! She made me feel at ease from the beginning of the appointment and was clear and open with what would be the best dental plan for me moving forward. As my dental work needed a longer time and would extend my appointment time, Sabina volunteered to stay for an hour to complete my work in 1 sitting. I am highly impressed with her professionalism and patient centred behaviour!
Aside from this, my teeth look significantly better and this is in just1 sitting!
I would highly recommend Claremont Dental Practise St Margaret's for anyone looking for a comfortable, thorough and gratifying dental experience!

Can dental implants always be used to replace missing teeth?

It depends on the state of the bone in your jaw. Dr Onabolu will arrange for a number of special tests to assess the amount of bone still there. If there is not enough, or if it isn’t healthy enough, it may not be possible to place dental implants without grafting bone into the area first.

Placing the dental implants requires a small operation. This can be carried out under local anaesthetic. You will not feel any pain at the time, but you may feel some discomfort during the week following the surgery. This is usually due to having stitches in place, and the normal healing process.

Can I have the new teeth straight away?

No. The dental implants need to bond (integrate) with the bone after they have been placed. This takes at least 3 months in the lower jaw and 6 months in the upper jaw. If you are having one, two or three teeth replaced, you will have a temporary restoration in the meantime. If you have complete dentures, then you can wear them throughout the healing period once they have been adjusted after the surgery.

What should I expect?

Treatment with dental implants can be broken down into 4 stages: the treatment planning, implant placement, the abutment( post) placement, and the crown placement. X- rays will be taken, and models of your existing teeth created, to assess how the implant should be placed.

On occasions bone grafts can be necessary to provide an adequate site for placement. The dental implant is then placed into the bone and allowed to heal ( osseointegrate) before the abutment and crown are placed. The final crown is usually placed 3-6 months after the dental implant placement.

Are the teeth difficult to clean?

Cleaning around the teeth attached to the dental implants is no more difficult than cleaning natural teeth. However, there may be areas that give you problems and you’ll be shown methods to help.

If I had gum disease when I had my own teeth, will I get it with the teeth attached to the dental implants?

Yes, if you don’t care for them well enough. If you keep them clean, and don’t smoke, then you should not have any problems.

Most artificial teeth attached to dental implants can only be placed and removed by the dentist. However, if you have complete dentures fixed to the dental implants by bars, then you’ll be able to take them out for cleaning.

Your dentist will make sure that the dental implants won’t show during all normal movements of the mouth and lips. You will need to be able to see them, so that you can clean them properly.

What happens if the dental implant does not bond (integrate) with the bone?

This happens very rarely. If the implant becomes loose during the healing period or just after, then it is easily removed and healing takes place in the normal way. Once the jaw has healed, another implant can be placed there. Or, the dentist can make a bridge, using the implanted false teeth that have ‘taken’.

The cost of dental implants will vary depending on the complexity of your treatment. Dr Onabolu will give you a bespoke treatment plan with costings before your treatment is started.

It may be possible for your payments to be made on an interest free payment plan. While dental implants can have a higher initial cost, the long term financial outlay is normally less than that of other conventional options.

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