Dental Implants for West Finchley Patients

Dental implants work well when you have one or more missing teeth and want a fixed solution that does not rely on neighboring teeth for support. You’re a good candidate if your gums are healthy and you have enough jawbone density to anchor the implant. We confirm this with a 3D scan. Patients from West Finchley often choose implants to avoid removable dentures or to replace a failing bridge. This treatment also helps prevent jawbone loss after a tooth is lost, which helps maintain your facial structure over time.

The process starts with a 60 minute consultation and a 3D CBCT scan to plan your treatment precisely. If a damaged tooth needs removing, we do that first. Next is the implant placement, a minor surgical procedure lasting 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic, where a titanium post is placed into the jawbone. A healing period of three to six months follows, during which the bone fuses with the implant. After healing, you return for a 30 minute appointment to fit an abutment, the connector piece. Finally, a custom crown is attached in about 45 minutes, resulting in a tooth that looks and works like a natural one.

After placement you may feel mild discomfort and swelling for two to three days. Over the counter pain relief like ibuprofen helps. A soft food diet for the first week protects the new implant. Keep the area clean with gentle brushing and a prescribed mouthwash. A follow up is usually scheduled for seven to ten days to check healing. Red flags to watch for include increasing pain after day four, ongoing bleeding, or signs of infection such as pus or a fever. If you have an urgent issue outside office hours, call your local NHS 111 service or go to the nearest emergency department.

A 45 year old patient from West Finchley had a molar missing for several years. The 3D scan showed mild bone loss. We performed the implant surgery and after a four month healing period the final crown was placed. The patient can now chew comfortably on that side for the first time in years and was pleased with the natural look.

While implants are often the best choice, other options exist. A fixed bridge sits on crowns on adjacent teeth. This can be faster and cheaper at first, but it requires altering healthy teeth, which we prefer to avoid. A removable partial denture is more affordable but may feel less stable, can affect speech, and needs removal for cleaning. During your consultation we weigh the pros and cons of each option to help you decide what fits your dental health and budget.

To decide what fits you best, ask any dentist these key questions whether at our Finchley practice or elsewhere: What is the total cost including the implant, abutment and final crown? Does the price include the 3D scan and all follow up visits? Will I need a bone graft and what is the extra cost for that? What brand of implant do you use and what is its long term success rate? Do you offer any payment plans or accept private insurance like Denplan or Cigna?

We keep pricing clear from the start. A single dental implant treatment starts from £2,500. This includes the surgical placement of the titanium implant, the abutment, all necessary 3D scans, and follow up checks. The final porcelain crown is quoted separately since the cost can vary, but it will be clearly listed in your treatment plan. There are no hidden fees. Implants are not generally available on the NHS, but private insurance plans from providers like Max Bupa, Denplan and Cigna can help with the cost.