Private Full Mouth Dental Implants in Finchley

Full mouth implants are suitable when you have widespread tooth loss in one or both jaws. If you wear dentures and find them unstable or uncomfortable, implants can provide a fixed, long lasting replacement. This option is also right if you have several failing teeth due to advanced gum disease or decay and want a single, permanent setup rather than individual implants. A North Finchley patient who wore dentures chose this option to stop using adhesives and to eat steak again without worry. The aim is a stable foundation for a full set of teeth that look and perform naturally.

The process starts with a 60 minute consultation and a 3D CBCT scan to check your jawbone and plan implant placement. The main surgery takes about two to four hours per arch and is done under local anaesthetic. During this visit we remove any remaining failing teeth and place four to six titanium implants in the jawbone. A temporary fixed bridge is attached on the same day so you leave with teeth. After a healing period of three to six months for the implants to fuse with the bone, you return for the final permanent bridge, made from durable materials for a natural look. The whole process typically lasts four to seven months.

Recovery is important for success. In the first three to five days expect swelling and discomfort, manageable with prescribed pain relief and ice. Eat soft foods such as soups, smoothies, and yoghurt for the first one to two weeks to protect the healing implants. Use a special mouthwash and clean gently around the surgical sites. Most people return to light activities within a few days. Long term, clean under the bridge daily with special floss and keep regular hygiene appointments to keep the implants healthy. Call during office hours if you have fever, worsening pain after day four, or notice movement in your temporary bridge.

As a private treatment, full mouth implants are a long term health investment. A single implant starts from £2,500, but a full arch restoration is more complex. Prices for a full mouth solution on implants usually start from £15,000 per arch. This fee covers the 3D CBCT scan, surgical placement of all implants, the temporary fixed bridge, and the final permanent bridge. There are no hidden fees. For example, a patient from Muswell Hill with bone loss needed grafting, which added to the total cost, but this was explained in a detailed plan upfront. We accept private dental insurance from providers like Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna, which may cover part of the cost depending on your plan. We can provide a full breakdown during your consultation.

While full mouth implants offer the most stable and natural feeling solution, other options exist. A traditional removable complete denture is the most affordable option at first but can be less stable, affect taste and speech, and may need replacement every 5 to 7 years. Another option is an implant retained denture, which uses two to four implants to clip a denture in place. This offers better stability than a traditional denture but remains removable for cleaning and is not as streamlined as a fixed implant bridge. We will discuss the pros and cons of each option during your consultation based on your dental health, lifestyle, and budget.

To decide what works best for you, ask detailed questions whether you meet with us or another Finchley practice. Here are key questions: what is the total cost including surgery, temporary teeth, and final bridge? what brand of implants do you use and what is their long term success rate? do you use 3D CBCT scans for planning every case? what material will the final bridge be made from and what is its warranty? who will perform the surgery and what is their experience with full arch cases? what does long term maintenance involve and what are the costs?