Dental Implants in Finchley for a Gentle, Lasting Solution

Dental implants are the gold standard for replacing missing teeth and offer a permanent, fixed solution. Consider implants if you have one or more missing teeth due to decay, injury, or gum disease and want to restore your ability to chew and speak with confidence. They also help prevent jawbone loss that follows tooth loss and support facial structure. Many Finchley patients choose implants over dentures because they avoid a removable appliance and want a result that feels and functions like a natural tooth.

Our process aims for precision and comfort. First, you attend a 60-minute consultation during which we use a 3D CBCT scanner to assess jawbone density and plan exact placement. The implant surgery lasts about 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic. Most patients feel pressure but no pain. Then a healing period of 3 to 6 months, called osseointegration, lets the titanium implant fuse with the jawbone, creating a stable foundation. Finally, a 30 to 45 minute appointment to fit a custom colour-matched crown completes your smile. The total timeline from start to finish is typically 4 to 7 months.

Post-treatment care is straightforward. For the first 1 to 3 days, expect mild to moderate tenderness and swelling, manageable with over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen and by applying ice. We recommend a soft food diet during this initial period. After the first week, discomfort should be minimal. Keep the area clean as instructed to support healing. Long-term, care for your implant as you would a natural tooth with regular brushing, flossing, and hygiene appointments. Red flags requiring immediate contact: Call our practice on 0203 488 0335 during office hours (Mon/Wed/Fri 9-5, Tue/Thu 11-7) if you experience increasing pain after day 4, fever above 38C, or a foul taste or pus from the implant site. For out-of-hours emergencies, contact NHS 111.

While implants offer a superior long-term solution, we discuss all suitable options. A fixed dental bridge is one option; it uses adjacent teeth as anchors for a false tooth. This is often a faster process (2 to 3 weeks) but requires grinding down potentially healthy teeth, which we try to avoid. Another option is a removable partial denture, usually the most budget-friendly choice. However dentures can be less stable, may affect taste and speech, and need removal for cleaning. During your consultation, we help you weigh pros and cons based on your dental health and goals.

To make an informed choice for your health, ask the right questions whether you consult with us or another practice in North London. Be sure to ask: Is the price quoted for the implant surgery and the final crown? Does the fee include the 3D CBCT scan and all follow-up visits? What are potential costs if bone grafting is needed? What brand of implant do you use, and what is its documented success rate? And finally, do you accept private insurance plans like Denplan or Cigna?

We offer clear pricing. A single dental implant at our Finchley practice starts from £2,500. This includes the surgical placement of the titanium implant, required 3D scans for planning, and follow-up visits to monitor healing. The cost of the final restoration, the porcelain crown, is quoted separately since its design is final after healing. We accept private dental insurance from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. You will receive a detailed treatment plan with no hidden fees.