Dental Implants for Patients in Finchley Central

Dental implants suit you when one or more teeth are missing and you want a permanent solution that does not affect nearby teeth. You are a good candidate if you have healthy gums and enough jawbone to anchor the implant, which we confirm with a 3D CBCT scan at your consultation. Many patients from Finchley Central choose implants because they are tired of loose dentures or want to avoid having healthy teeth drilled down for a bridge. It is also the right choice if you want to prevent the sunken facial appearance that can occur from bone loss after a tooth is extracted.

Your implant treatment is planned for the best outcome. First, you'll have a 60-minute consultation including a full dental examination and a 3D CBCT scan to assess your bone density. Next, the implant placement surgery is scheduled, a procedure that typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes per implant under local anaesthetic. You'll feel pressure but no pain. Then a healing period of 3 to 6 months begins, allowing the titanium implant to fuse with your jawbone in a process called osseointegration. Finally, once healing is complete, you'll return for a 45-minute appointment to have your custom-made porcelain crown fitted, completing your new smile.

A 45-year-old patient from Finchley Central came to us with a molar that had been missing for two years. Our 3D scan confirmed he had enough bone, so we proceeded with the implant. The total treatment time was 4 months, and he can now chew properly on that side for the first time in years. Another patient, a 28-year-old, had lost a front tooth in an accident. For her, aesthetics were key. We used our CAD/CAM technology to create a crown that perfectly matched the shade and shape of her other teeth. She was thrilled with the natural-looking result.

For the first 2 to 3 days expect mild to moderate swelling and discomfort, which is easily managed with ibuprofen. We recommend sticking to soft foods like soup, yogurt, and smoothies during this time. After the first week, you can slowly return to a normal diet, but avoid chewing hard foods on the implant site for about 6 to 8 weeks. To ensure long term success, clean around the implant as you would a natural tooth with regular brushing and flossing. With proper care implants have a success rate above 95 percent over 10 years. Red flags to watch for: Contact us immediately during office hours Mon/Wed/Fri 9 to 5 or Tue/Thu 11 to 7 if you experience increasing pain after day 4, a fever above 38°C, or pus from the surgical site. For emergencies outside these hours, call 111 or visit your nearest A&E.

While implants are often the best solution, other options exist. A fixed bridge is a non removable tooth supported by crowns on the adjacent teeth. This is a faster treatment (2 to 3 weeks), but it requires grinding down healthy teeth, which goes against our philosophy of tooth preservation. A removable partial denture is the most budget friendly option. However it is less stable, can affect speech and taste, and needs to be removed for cleaning. We'll discuss all these options with you during your consultation to fit your clinical needs and budget.

The cost for a single dental implant at our Finchley practice starts from £2,500. This includes the surgical placement of the titanium implant, all necessary 3D CBCT scans for planning, and all follow-up appointments. The final restoration—the porcelain crown that attaches to the implant—costs extra and will be quoted at your consultation. We value transparency with no hidden fees. We are private and do not offer NHS treatment, but we accept plans from major insurers including Denplan, Cigna, and Max Bupa. We can help you understand and use your coverage.

To make an informed choice for your health, it is important to ask the right questions, whether you are consulting with us or another practice in North London. Here are a few to get you started: Does the quoted price include the surgery, crown, and all scans? What brand and type of implant do you use, and what is its track record? What is your success rate with dental implant procedures? Will I need a bone graft, and what is the additional cost for that? What are the long term maintenance requirements? What happens if the implant fails to integrate with the bone?