Replacing a missing tooth

Dental implants are the most advanced and predictable way to replace missing teeth — restoring strength, stability and natural appearance.

A titanium implant is carefully placed to act as an artificial tooth root, supporting a custom-made crown, bridge or denture. The result is a fixed, long-term solution that looks, feels and functions like a natural tooth.

At Mearns Dental, we use detailed digital planning and advanced imaging to ensure precise placement and optimal long-term outcomes.

Strong foundations. Natural results. Lasting confidence

Missing teeth don’t just affect your smile — they affect how you eat, speak and feel in everyday life.

Dental implants restore the confidence to enjoy food properly, laugh without hesitation and live without worrying about loose or uncomfortable teeth. Secure, stable and designed to function like natural teeth, implants allow you to get back to living fully — not adapting around your smile

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Implants at Mearns Dental

Dental implant treatment demands experience, precision and careful long-term planning.

Dr Alistair McPhail brings over 20 years of implant experience, treating cases ranging from single tooth replacement to complex full-arch rehabilitation. His depth of clinical experience ensures every case is approached with careful assessment and a clear, predictable strategy.

Dr Samuel Poole has completed the ITI Foundation Training in Implant Dentistry, reflecting a commitment to internationally recognised standards and structured, evidence-based implant education.

Together, our team combines experience, advanced training and digital planning technology to deliver implant treatment that is safe, precise and built for long-term success

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Working with Industry-Leading Implant Brands

Successful implant treatment relies not only on clinical skill, but on the quality of the materials used.

At Mearns Dental, we align ourselves with globally respected implant and biomaterial companies including Straumann, BioHorizons, Geistlich and EthOss. These brands are recognised for their research, innovation and long-term clinical evidence.

By partnering with industry leaders, we ensure our patients benefit from proven implant systems, advanced regenerative materials and treatment solutions designed for durability, integration and long-term success.

Because when it comes to replacing teeth, quality should never be compromised