Dental Implants for North Finchley Patients

If you have one or more missing teeth and want a permanent, stable replacement, implants are a strong option. You are a good candidate if you want to avoid removable dentures or do not want to grind down healthy adjacent teeth for a bridge. This treatment helps prevent jawbone loss after a tooth is lost, which supports your facial structure. Many patients from North Finchley choose implants for long term reliability and a natural look. A recent patient, a 45-year-old from N12, chose an implant to replace a molar lost years ago. The 3D scan showed enough bone, and he now eats with confidence.

Your implant treatment starts with a 60 minute consultation, during which we use our 3D CBCT scanner to assess your jawbone and plan the placement with precision. The next step is the implant placement surgery, which usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic. A titanium post is placed into your jawbone, followed by a healing period of 3 to 6 months for osseointegration, when the implant fuses with bone to form a strong base. After healing, you return for a final 45 minute appointment to fit the permanent crown onto the post. The complete process restores your tooth without affecting nearby teeth.

At our private practice, a single dental implant starts from £2,500. This clear fee covers the surgical placement of the implant, all necessary 3D CBCT scans for planning, and the follow up appointments to monitor healing. The final restoration — the crown — is separate and will be quoted at your initial consultation. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees. We are a private practice and do not offer NHS services, but we do accept insurance from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We can help you understand your coverage and payment options.

After placement you may have some mild to moderate discomfort and swelling for the first two to three days, which you can manage with over the counter pain relief. Stick to a soft food diet for the first week to avoid putting pressure on the area. Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours. A patient replacing a front tooth found that smoothies and soup helped with comfort. Keep the area clean by rinsing gently with saltwater after the first 24 hours. Call our practice during office hours if you have increasing pain after day four, a fever, or signs of infection. For emergencies outside office hours, go to A&E or call 111.

Dental implants have a high long term success rate, but other options exist. A fixed bridge uses the teeth on either side as anchors. It is usually quicker and may be cheaper at first, but it requires grinding healthy teeth. A removable partial denture is the most affordable option but can feel less stable and may affect speech and eating. During your consultation we will discuss the pros and cons of each option based on your clinical needs, lifestyle, and budget to help you decide.

To make an informed choice about your treatment, consider asking questions whether you choose us or another practice in North London. Ask whether the price covers both the implant surgery and the final crown, whether the fee includes the 3D scan and all follow up visits, what costs may arise if bone grafting is needed, what brand of implant is used and its long term track record, and what experience they have with cases like yours. This helps you fully understand the care you will receive.