Dental Implants for North Finchley Patients | Clear & Competitive Pricing

A dental implant suits you if you have one or more missing teeth and want a replacement that feels and functions like a natural tooth. You are a good candidate if you want to avoid a removable denture or you do not want to grind down healthy adjacent teeth for a bridge. Implants also prevent jawbone loss, helping preserve facial structure over time. If you live in North Finchley and want a long term, durable result with a success rate above 95% over 10 years, an implant fits your oral health goals.

First you have a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley practice. This includes a full assessment and a 3D CBCT scan to check bone density and plan the placement with pinpoint accuracy. Next is the implant placement itself, a procedure lasting about 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic, so you should not feel pain. Then a healing period of 3 to 6 months allows the titanium implant to fuse with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Finally you return for two short appointments to have the permanent, custom made crown fitted. The entire process from start to finish usually takes four to seven months. Case example one involved a 45 year old from North Finchley who needed to replace a single molar. The process took four months from consultation to final crown and the total cost was £2,500 for the implant plus the crown, all clearly outlined from the start. Case example two involved a patient from Whetstone who lost a tooth years ago and had some bone loss. Her 3D scan showed a minor bone graft was needed before placement. We explained the two stage process and provided a clear quote for the extra procedure. The treatment took seven months and she now has a stable permanent tooth she can eat with confidently.

In the first two to three days after surgery you may have mild to moderate discomfort and swelling. This is easily managed with over the counter pain relief such as ibuprofen. Eat soft foods for the first week to avoid stressing the area. Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours. Keep the site clean by rinsing with warm salt water starting 24 hours after the procedure. Long term care is the same as caring for a natural tooth with regular brushing, flossing and hygiene appointments. Red flags: call our practice during office hours if you have increasing pain after day four, a fever, or pus from the surgical site. For emergencies outside hours contact NHS 111 or go to A and E.

While implants are often the best solution, other options exist. A fixed bridge is one option where a false tooth is supported by crowns on the teeth next to the gap. This is a faster process (2 to 3 weeks) but requires trimming down perfectly healthy teeth, something we generally aim to avoid. Another option is a removable partial denture, which is the most budget friendly choice initially. However dentures are less stable and may affect speech and require removal for cleaning. We will discuss all options with you during your consultation to match your clinical needs and budget.

We offer clear and competitive pricing for patients from North Finchley and across London. A single dental implant at our practice starts from £2,500. This covers the surgical placement, the 3D CBCT scans for planning, and all follow up appointments to monitor healing. The cost of the final restoration—the crown—sits separately since materials vary. We provide a fully itemised treatment plan with no hidden fees after the initial consultation. We are a private practice and accept insurance from Denplan and Cigna.

To choose what fits you best, ask any dentist about their implant service. Inquire how many implants they place each year and about their success rate. Ask whether the price quote includes the 3D CBCT scan, since this is vital for safe placement. Check if bone grafting might be needed and its costs. Also ask what brand of implant they use and why that brand was chosen. This helps you make a fully informed decision about your care.