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Dental implants in London
A dental implant is a titanium or ceramic fixture placed into the jawbone to support a crown, bridge or denture, replacing the root of a missing tooth.
At a glance
- Appointment
- 60–90 minutes for placement
- Visits
- Assessment, CBCT, placement, healing reviews, restoration
- Results
- 3–6 months to final restoration
- Longevity
- Decades where maintained; restorations may need renewal
- Reversibility
- Surgical and irreversible
- Anaesthetic
- Local anaesthetic; sedation available
Dental implants start from £2,900. Bone grafting, where required, starts from £500, and a CBCT scan is £110 for a single arch or £198 for both. Sedation is £300 where preferred.
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Why dental implants rather than something else?
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Dental implants
The option described on this page.
Bridge alternative
Crowns & bridges
A bridge replaces the tooth by joining to the teeth either side, which requires those teeth to be prepared.
May be required
Bone grafting
Where bone volume at the site is inadequate, grafting may be needed before or at the time of implant placement.
Restore instead
Restorative dentistry
Where the natural tooth is restorable, restoring it is usually preferable to removing and replacing it.
Who is suitable for dental implants?
- Adults with a missing tooth or teeth
- Sufficient bone volume, or bone that can be grafted
- Stable gum health and controlled general health
What problems does dental implants solve?
- Single missing teeth
- Multiple missing teeth
- Failing or unrestorable teeth
- Loose dentures
What happens at the dental implants assessment?
- Clinical examination and gum assessment
- CBCT scan to assess bone volume and anatomy
- Digital planning of implant position driven by the final restoration
- Medical and smoking history review
How does dental implants work?
- 01
Planning
Scans and digital planning determine implant position before surgery.
- 02
Placement
The implant is placed under local anaesthetic, with sedation if preferred.
- 03
Healing
Integration with bone typically takes several months.
- 04
Restoration
An implant crown or bridge is made and fitted.
- 05
Maintenance
Regular reviews and professional cleaning around the implant.
What are the benefits?
- Does not rely on preparing adjacent teeth
- Preserves bone at the site
- Function close to a natural tooth
What are the limitations?
- Treatment takes months rather than weeks
- Not suitable for all medical histories
- Grafting may be required
What are the risks of dental implants?
- Infection or failure to integrate
- Peri-implantitis, particularly in smokers or with poor hygiene
- Nerve or sinus involvement in certain sites
- Aesthetic limitations where gum tissue has been lost
What are the alternatives to dental implants?
- Conventional bridge
- Removable denture
- Bone grafting to enable implants
- No replacement
How long does dental implants last?
Implant survival rates reported in the literature are commonly above 90% at ten years, with maintenance a major determinant.
How is dental implants maintained?
- Implant-specific hygiene appointments
- Daily interdental cleaning
- Annual review including radiographs where indicated
How much does dental implants cost in London?
From £2,900Guide fee
Dental implants start from £2,900. Bone grafting, where required, starts from £500, and a CBCT scan is £110 for a single arch or £198 for both. Sedation is £300 where preferred.
A written plan with itemised fees is provided after assessment, before any treatment is agreed. See the full fee guide.
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Written by Dr Vikas Prinja for patients considering or already having this treatment.
Common questions
Dental implants: common questions
How much do dental implants cost?
Dental implants start from £2,900 at this practice. The final fee depends on whether grafting is needed, the number of implants and the restoration. A written quotation is provided after examination and a CBCT scan.
Evidence & references
Where this information comes from
- General Dental Council — Standards for the Dental TeamGeneral Dental Council
- NICE guidance on dental care and recall intervalsNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Author
Written by
Dr Vikas Prinja — The London Dentist
Cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry, London.
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Consider alongside
How this treatment relates to the others, and why each relationship exists.
Alternative tooth replacement
Crowns & bridges
A bridge replaces the tooth by joining to the teeth either side, which requires those teeth to be prepared.
May be required before
Bone grafting
Where bone volume at the site is inadequate, grafting may be needed before or at the time of implant placement.
Frequently combined
Restorative dentistry
Where the natural tooth is restorable, restoring it is usually preferable to removing and replacing it.
Replace
Bone grafting
Dental bone grafting adds graft material to the jaw to rebuild bone volume, so that an implant can be placed in the correct position with adequate support.
Restore
Crowns & bridges
A crown is a laboratory-made restoration that covers a damaged tooth to restore its shape and strength; a bridge uses one or more crowns to replace an adjacent missing tooth.
Restore
Restorative dentistry
Restorative dentistry repairs and rebuilds damaged, worn or missing teeth — using fillings, onlays, crowns, bridges or implants — with the aim of restoring function while preserving as much natural tooth as possible.
Enhance
Smile makeover
A smile makeover is a planned combination of treatments — which may include alignment, whitening, bonding, ceramics or gum treatment — sequenced to change the appearance of the smile while protecting long-term dental health.
Consultation
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