Gentle Dental Implants for North Finchley Patients

Dental implants are the best option for replacing missing teeth. Consider an implant if you have one missing tooth or several that affect chewing or your smile. They are a permanent fix for loose or uncomfortable dentures. Implants also help prevent jawbone loss, supporting facial structure over time. A good candidate has healthy gums and enough bone for the implant, which we assess with a quick 3D scan at our Finchley practice.

The implant process is thorough and planned for good results. First, you’ll have a 60 minute consultation with a 3D CBCT scan to plan placement precisely. The implant placement is a minor surgery under local anaesthetic, usually 60 90 minutes; you’ll feel pressure but no pain. Then comes a healing period of 3 6 months during osseointegration when the jawbone fuses with the implant. After healing, you’ll return for a 30 45 minute appointment to fit your permanent crown. The total process typically lasts 4 9 months.

Your comfort after the procedure is our priority. In the first 1 3 days you can expect some discomfort and swelling, which you can manage with ibuprofen and ice. Eat soft foods like yogurt and soup during this time. After the first week, discomfort should lessen. Keep the area clean as instructed, but avoid brushing the site directly for a few days. Long term you will care for your implant like a natural tooth with regular brushing and flossing. Red flags: call us during office hours if you have increasing pain after day 4, a fever above 38C, or pus from the site. For emergencies outside hours, contact NHS 111.

Dental implants have a high long term success rate, but options exist. A fixed bridge uses teeth next to the gap as anchors for a false tooth. It is often faster and cheaper at first but requires grinding healthy teeth, which we try to avoid. Another option is a removable partial denture. This is budget friendly and avoids surgery but is less stable, may affect speech, and must be removed for cleaning. At your consultation we will honestly assess which solution fits your dental health, lifestyle, and budget.

A patient from North Finchley recently visited with a failing back molar. The 3D scan showed he was an immediate implant candidate. The procedure took 75 minutes, and after a 4 month healing period he received the final crown. He can now eat on that side without issues. In another case, a patient from Whetstone had a loose lower denture. We placed two implants to secure it, giving her confidence to eat and speak without worry. The total treatment time was 5 months.

We believe in full transparency with our pricing. At our Finchley practice, a single dental implant starts from £2,500. This fee covers the high quality titanium implant, the surgical placement procedure, all necessary 3D scans for planning, and your follow up appointments to check on healing. The cost of the final restoration—the crown that sits on top of the implant—is separate as its material and design are chosen after healing. We provide a detailed quote with no hidden fees during your consultation. We accept private dental insurance plans from providers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, and can help you understand your coverage.

To make an informed choice for your health, ask the right questions whether you choose us or another practice in the North Finchley area. Ask: Is the price quoted for the entire treatment, including the implant surgery and the final crown? Does the fee cover the 3D scan and all follow up visits? What are the potential extra costs, for example if I need a bone graft? What brand and type of implant do you use? And what payment plans do you offer and do you accept my dental insurance?