All-on-4 Implants in Finchley: A Permanent Tooth Replacement

All-on-4 is a good choice if you have lost most or all teeth on one or both jaws. It is also a helpful option for those who find traditional dentures uncomfortable, unstable, or inconvenient. You are a candidate if you want a permanent fixed result that looks and feels like natural teeth, without nightly removal or adhesives. This approach works well for patients with some jawbone loss, because angled posterior implants maximize contact with existing bone and often avoid the need for extensive bone grafting.

The process begins with a 60-minute consultation. We use our 3D CBCT scanner to assess your jawbone and plan the implant placement. The main surgery is usually completed in one visit, about 2 to 4 hours per arch. During this session, any remaining failing teeth are removed and the four titanium implants are placed under local anaesthetic. A high quality temporary bridge is attached the same day, so you leave with a full smile. After a healing period of 3 to 6 months for the implants to fuse with your bone, you return for the final permanent bridge, crafted for a precise fit and natural appearance.

After surgery you may have swelling and mild to moderate discomfort for 3 to 5 days. Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen can help. Stick to a soft diet for the first weeks to protect the implants. A typical case is a patient from North Finchley who had the procedure on Thursday and returned to work Monday, eating carefully. Maintain excellent oral hygiene with special brushes and a water flosser to clean under the bridge. Regular check ups every 6 to 12 months support long-term success. If you have increasing pain after day 4, a fever, or signs of infection, call us during office hours.

While All-on-4 is a leading option, other choices exist. Conventional removable dentures are the most budget friendly but lack stability and bite force of a fixed bridge. Implant-retained dentures use 2 to 4 implants to clip a denture in place, offering more stability but remaining removable. If you have enough bone density, replacing each missing tooth with an individual implant is also possible, though slower and more costly. We will discuss all suitable options for your needs and budget during your Finchley consultation.

All-on-4 treatment is a significant investment in your long-term health and quality of life. At our Finchley practice, the cost for a full arch starts from £14,000. This fee typically includes the 3D CBCT scan, surgical placement of four implants, the same-day temporary bridge, and the final permanent bridge. There are no hidden fees. A recent patient from Golders Green paid £14,500 for his lower denture upgrade, which restored his ability to eat his favorite foods. We are a private-only practice and accept plans from major insurers like Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please check with your provider about coverage for major restorative work.

To choose what is right for you, ask any provider these key questions either us or another practice in North London: what is the total cost including both the temporary and final bridge, what brand of implants do you use and what is their long-term success rate, how much experience do you have with the All-on-4 procedure specifically, what material will the final bridge be made from such as acrylic, composite, or zirconia, what does the long-term maintenance plan involve and what are the costs, and do you use 3D CBCT scanning for planning every case.