Meet the man who hand-finishes your new teeth: Steve Bradburn and Same-Day Teeth at Kissdental

At most clinics, the person who builds your new teeth works in a lab you’ll never see. At Kissdental in Flixton, Greater Manchester, you can sit down with him. Steve Bradburn hand-finishes the Same-Day Teeth that patients walk out with in a single visit. As of June 2026, he’s still doing exactly that.

Here’s why that one detail changes everything about how Same-Day Teeth feel.

What Same-Day Teeth actually means

Let’s start with the promise, because it sounds almost too good. Same-Day Teeth, sometimes called Teeth in a Day or All-on-4, means you arrive with failing, loose, or missing teeth and leave the same afternoon with a fixed set of replacements secured to dental implants. No gap, no waiting months with nothing.

The technique works by placing a small number of implants, often four per jaw, at angles that make the most of the bone you already have. A fixed bridge of teeth is then attached to those implants. You don’t take them out at night. They stay put, like natural teeth.

What makes it possible in a day rather than over half a year is planning and the right people in the building. And that’s where Steve comes in.

Why having the technician in-house matters

Think about how this usually goes. Your dentist takes impressions, posts them off, and a lab somewhere returns the work days or weeks later. If something isn’t quite right, the whole loop starts again.

At Kissdental, Steve Bradburn is a Clinical Dental Technician with more than 20 years of experience, and he’s right there. A Clinical Dental Technician isn’t only a maker; the qualification lets him consult directly with patients about how their teeth will look and feel. So you’re not describing your hopes to a dentist who relays them to a stranger. You’re telling the person who’ll shape the teeth himself.

One Kissdental patient, Gillian, sat with Steve to plan her smile right down to the last detail. That’s not a service you can post in an envelope.

A day in the chair: what to expect

People imagine Same-Day Teeth as a marathon. It’s a long appointment, yes, but a calm one when it’s planned properly. Here’s the rough shape of it.

• A detailed assessment first, often with a CT scan, so the team can see your bone in 3D and plan implant positions before the day itself.
• On treatment day, any teeth that need to go are removed, and the implants are placed. Sedation is available if you’re anxious, including oral, IV, and nitrous oxide.
• Steve fits and adjusts your new teeth, checking the bite, the shade, and the way they sit against your lip and gums.
• You go home with a fixed, working smile and a plan for follow-up.

After a healing period, a final set of teeth is made to an even higher finish. The same-day set gets you living normally straight away.

All-on-4 and full-arch implants, in plain terms

All-on-4 is the best-known version of this approach, and the name describes it well: a full arch of teeth supported by four implants. It suits people who’ve lost most or all of their teeth in a jaw, or whose remaining teeth are beyond saving.

The appeal over traditional dentures is stability. There’s no slipping, no adhesive, no avoiding certain foods because you’re worried something will move. Because the teeth attach to implants anchored in bone, they also help slow the bone shrinkage that makes long-term denture wearers look older around the mouth.

Steve focuses much of his work on Same-Day Teeth and All-on-4, and he teaches other dentists and technicians how it’s done. The person finishing your smile trains the people finishing other clinics’ smiles.

How it compares to the alternatives

Not everyone needs Same-Day Teeth, and it’s worth seeing where it sits against the other options for replacing several or all teeth.

A consultation is the only way to know which fits your mouth, your bone, and your budget. The team will tell you honestly if a simpler option would serve you just as well.

What it costs

Full-arch implant treatment is a serious piece of work, and UK prices reflect that. As a general guide, All-on-4 or Same-Day Teeth for one jaw typically ranges from around £10,000 to £15,000 or more, depending on materials, the number of implants, and the complexity of your case. Treating both jaws costs more.

Your exact figure is confirmed after a proper assessment, never guessed over the phone. Kissdental also offers finance to spread the cost; you can look at the finance options and the practice fees before you commit to anything.

Is it right for you?

Same-Day Teeth suits a lot of people, but not everyone, and honesty about that is part of good care. It tends to work well if you’ve got failing teeth, loose teeth, or a denture you’ve never got on with, and you’d rather not spend months toothless. Adequate bone helps, though angled implants make the most of less than you’d think.

If your upper jaw bone is very limited, there are still routes forward, including the zygomatic implants Kissdental offers for cases other clinics turn away. A scan and a conversation sort out which path is yours.

FAQ

Do I really leave with teeth on the same day?
Yes. The point of Same-Day Teeth is that you don’t go home with a gap. After implants are placed, Steve Bradburn fits and adjusts a fixed set of teeth that day, checking the bite and look before you leave. A final, higher-finish set is made later, once everything has healed, but you function normally from day one.

Does it hurt?
The treatment is done under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn’t feel pain during it. Some swelling and tenderness afterwards is normal and usually managed with ordinary painkillers. If you’re anxious, Kissdental offers oral, IV, and nitrous oxide sedation, so a long appointment can feel far easier than you’d expect.

How long do Same-Day Teeth last?
With good hygiene and regular check-ups, the implants themselves can last many years, often decades. The teeth attached to them may need maintenance or eventual replacement over time, as with anything you use daily. Your hygienist and dentist will set out a care plan to protect your investment for the long term.

Can I meet the technician making my teeth?
At Kissdental, yes. Steve Bradburn is a Clinical Dental Technician based in the practice, and his qualification lets him consult with patients directly. Many people plan their new smile with him before treatment, discussing shape, shade, and fit. It’s a far cry from posting impressions to an unseen lab.

What if I’ve been told I can’t have implants?
It’s worth a second opinion. Kissdental is one of only a handful of UK clinics offering zygomatic implants, which anchor into the cheekbone when upper jaw bone is insufficient. A CT scan shows exactly what’s possible. Plenty of people told no elsewhere find there’s a workable plan after all.

What to do next

If you’re tired of failing teeth or a denture you can’t trust, the next step is a consultation where the team can examine you, scan your jaw, and explain your real options, including meeting Steve if Same-Day Teeth is on the cards.

Call Kissdental on 0161 871 9426, or read more about Same-Day Teeth and All-on-4 and browse patient stories from people who’ve been through it.