Dental implants

The cost depends on how many implants you need, the type of restoration fitted on top and whether any bone grafting is required. We can discuss the likely options and costs at your free consultation. A CBCT scan is not included; if one is clinically required, it costs £350. Once the necessary diagnostics are complete, your written plan sets out the treatment and fixed total price. 0% APR finance is available, subject to age and status, and a minimum spend applies.

NHS funding for implants is very restricted and is generally limited to cases with a specific clinical need, such as tooth loss following an accident or cancer treatment. For most people implants are a private treatment. We provide implant treatment privately at both of our practices, with finance available to spread the cost.

The procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain while the implant is placed. Afterwards it is normal to have some soreness and swelling for a few days, which most people manage with ordinary over the counter pain relief. If you are anxious, sedation is available. We give you aftercare instructions and a number to call if anything concerns you.

It depends on the case. In suitable cases a fixed temporary set of teeth can be placed on the day of surgery, so you do not leave without teeth. The final restoration comes later, once the bone has integrated with the implant, and that stage takes several months and cannot be rushed. If bone grafting is needed, add further healing time on top. Recovery differs from person to person, so your clinician gives you a timeline for your own case at the planning stage rather than a standard figure.

Implants are designed as a long term replacement and many last for decades, but no dentist can guarantee a lifespan. How long yours last depends largely on how well you clean around them, whether you smoke, and whether you attend regular reviews and hygiene appointments. The crown or bridge attached to the implant may need replacing at some point even when the implant itself remains sound.

Most adults with healthy gums and sufficient jawbone are suitable. Smoking, untreated gum disease, uncontrolled diabetes and certain bone medications all affect the decision, though none of them rules implants out automatically. Your free consultation gives you an initial view of the options. A clinical assessment and 3D imaging may then be needed to confirm suitability; a CBCT scan is not included in the free consultation and costs £350 if clinically required.

Bone loss is common where teeth have been missing for a while, and it is usually solvable. Bone grafting rebuilds the volume needed, and in the upper back jaw a sinus lift creates additional height. Both are routine parts of implant treatment. Your CBCT scan shows exactly how much bone you have and whether either is needed, before you commit to anything.

Implant failure is uncommon but it does happen, most often where an implant does not integrate with the bone early on, or where gum infection develops around it later. If it happens we will assess why, treat the site, and in many cases a replacement implant can be placed once the area has healed. We explain the risks that apply to your case, and any warranty terms, before you agree to treatment.

They suit different situations. Implants stay fixed and do not rely on the neighbouring teeth, and because they sit in the bone they help maintain bone volume. A conventional bridge involves preparing the healthy teeth either side. A denture is removable and less costly but can move when eating. Implants cost more up front and take longer. Your clinician will set out all the options that apply to you rather than pushing one.

Treatment overseas can look considerably cheaper, but the price usually excludes aftercare, and there is no straightforward route back to your clinician if a problem develops months later. Correcting failed implant work is often more expensive than having the treatment done here in the first place. We would suggest starting with a free consultation here so you understand the likely options, next steps and costs before deciding.