Full Mouth Dental Implants for Finchley Central Patients

Full mouth dental implants suit you when most or all of your teeth are missing in one or both jaws. If you wear dentures and they feel unstable or hard to eat with, you may be a good candidate. This option also works for many teeth that are failing due to decay or gum disease, where removing and replacing them makes more sense than repeated repairs. People from Finchley and North London often choose this fixed solution to avoid removable appliances and to help prevent jawbone loss after teeth are gone. It is a long-term investment in your oral health and daily comfort.

The journey to a new smile involves several stages planned with care. First you have a 60 minute consultation with a 3D CBCT scan to check your jawbone and tailor a plan. Then the surgical phase removes any remaining failing teeth and places four to eight titanium implants into the jawbone during a single visit under local anaesthetic. A healing period of 3 to 6 months follows, during which the implants fuse with bone to form a strong foundation. After healing we take digital scans to design your final full-arch bridge. Finally the custom permanent teeth are fitted, which may require a couple of appointments to ensure a perfect bite. The whole process typically takes 4 to 9 months from start to finish.

A recent patient, a 68-year-old from Finchley Central, had a loose lower denture that made eating difficult. We placed four implants and fitted a fixed full-arch bridge. The treatment took five months. He can now eat, speak, and smile with confidence. In another case a 55-year-old with several failing teeth and advanced gum disease underwent a full clearance and six implants in the upper jaw on the same day. A temporary bridge was attached immediately and the final bridge followed six months later. He calls the result life changing.

After implant surgery you may have swelling, bruising, and discomfort for the first 3 to 5 days. Manage this with prescribed pain relief and ice packs. A soft food diet for the first week helps protect the implants. Maintain excellent oral hygiene with a special mouth rinse and a soft brush around the surgical sites. Long term you should care for your implant bridge as you would natural teeth with regular brushing, cleaning underneath the bridge, and six monthly hygiene visits. With proper care, full mouth implants show a high success rate for 10 years. Red flags: call our practice during office hours if pain increases after day four, if you have a fever above 38 C, or if bleeding persists. For emergencies outside hours, contact NHS 111 or go to the nearest A&E.

While a fixed implant bridge is the premium option, other choices exist. An implant retained overdenture can offer better stability. This uses fewer implants, typically 2 to 4, with attachments that clip a removable denture onto them. It provides much better stability than a traditional denture but remains removable for cleaning. A traditional removable complete denture is the most affordable option, but it rests on the gums and can cause instability, difficulty eating, and gradual jawbone loss. During your consultation at our Finchley practice we will discuss the pros and cons of each option based on your clinical needs and budget.

To make an informed choice for your health, ask the right questions whether you choose us or another North London practice. Ask about the total all inclusive cost for the entire treatment from surgery to final teeth, how many implants you recommend and why, the brand of implants and their long term track record, whether you use 3D CBCT scanning and guided surgery for planning, who will perform the surgery and their experience with full arch cases, and options if an implant fails to integrate.

Full mouth dental implants are a long term investment in your health and function. Costs vary with the number of implants and whether procedures like bone grafting are needed. Individual implants start from £2,500 excluding the final crown. After your initial consultation and 3D scan you will receive a personalised plan with a fixed, transparent price. There are no hidden fees. This is a private practice and NHS treatment is not offered. We accept several private plans including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. Please contact us to discuss how your policy may help cover your treatment.