Expert Dental Implants for Patients in Finchley Central

Dental implants are the right choice for one or more missing teeth caused by injury, decay, or gum disease. They suit you if you want a fixed solution that doesn't affect nearby healthy teeth, unlike traditional bridges. Many patients from Finchley Central choose implants to prevent jawbone loss after a tooth is lost, helping maintain facial structure. If removable dentures are uncomfortable or inconvenient, an implant offers a stable alternative. Good oral hygiene and enough jawbone are needed, which we assess with a 3D scan during your first visit.

Your treatment begins with a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley clinic, including a full assessment and a 3D CBCT scan for precise planning. The implant placement is a surgical procedure lasting 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic, where the titanium post is placed into your jawbone. Most patients feel pressure but not pain. A healing period of 3 to 6 months follows as the implant fuses with the bone. Finally, a 30 to 45 minute appointment attaches the permanent crown to the implant, completing your tooth. In total, the process takes about 4 to 9 months.

In the first 1 to 3 days you have mild to moderate discomfort and swelling, peaking around day two. A soft food diet like soup, yogurt, and smoothies helps. After the first week, discomfort should ease, and you should avoid chewing hard foods near the site for several weeks. Long term care is the same as for a natural tooth with regular brushing and flossing. Call us during office hours if pain increases after day four, if you have a fever, or a foul taste from the site. For emergencies outside hours, go to A&E or call 111.

A common Finchley Central case is a patient who lost a molar and struggled to chew. The 3D scan showed good bone density, so we placed the implant. The total treatment took about five months and the patient can eat their usual foods again. Another patient, aged 45, lost a front tooth in an accident. Aesthetics were key. We used digital imaging to design a crown that matched the shade and shape of the other teeth. The final result looked indistinguishable from the natural tooth and restored their confidence to smile.

While implants have a high success rate over ten years, other options exist. A fixed dental bridge is a popular alternative that can be completed in two to three weeks, but it requires trimming down the healthy teeth on either side to act as supports, something we try to avoid. A removable partial denture is the most budget friendly option and does not involve surgery, but it is less stable for eating and must be removed daily for cleaning. We discuss the pros and cons of each during your consultation to find the right solution for your health and budget.

At our private practice, a single dental implant treatment starts from £2,500. This price covers the surgical placement of the titanium implant, all necessary 3D CBCT scans for planning, and your follow-up appointments. The cost of the final restoration (the crown) is separate and quoted during your consultation. We are a fully private practice and do not offer NHS treatment. We do accept plans from major dental insurers including Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We can provide all the documentation you need to claim.

To make an informed choice for your care, whether with us or another practice in Finchley, here are some key questions you should ask. First ask if the quoted price includes the surgery, the crown, and any scans, or if there are separate fees. You should also ask which implant brand they use and its long term clinical success rates. It is important to know if you might need additional procedures like bone grafting and what the costs would be. Finally, ask about their experience with cases similar to yours and what kind of aftercare and guarantees they provide.