Dental Implants in London & Manchester

Most dental implants are made from titanium, a strong, biocompatible metal that fuses with the jawbone. Zirconia (ceramic) implants are an alternative for some patients. The crown on top is made from ceramic, shaded to match your natural teeth.

Most patients find it far less uncomfortable than they expected. The implant is placed under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn’t feel pain during the procedure. Mild soreness and swelling for a few days afterwards is normal, and is usually managed with over-the-counter painkillers.

A single implant usually takes 2–4 months from placement to fitting the final crown, while the implant fuses with your jawbone. If you need a bone graft or sinus lift first, allow a further 3–6 months. With Smile in a Day (All-on-4), you leave with fixed temporary teeth on the day of surgery, and your final teeth are fitted once healing is complete.

A single dental implant and crown starts from £2,500 per tooth, or £104 a month at 0% interest over 24 months. All-on-4 starts from £12,000, including both your temporary and final teeth, and All-on-6 from £15,000. If you need extra preparation, a bone graft or sinus lift starts from £499. See our pricing for the representative finance example, or read our guide to how much a tooth implant costs. At our Harrods clinic, treatment is priced individually at a private consultation.

Only in rare cases. The NHS usually provides implants only where there’s a clear medical need, such as after mouth cancer or a serious facial injury, and treatment is carried out in hospital. For most people, dental implants are a private treatment. We offer 0% finance over 24 months to help spread the cost.

For most people, yes. Implants are the only option that replaces the tooth root as well as the tooth, so they help preserve the jawbone, don’t rely on neighbouring teeth and stay fixed in place. They cost more upfront than a bridge or denture, but they can last for decades with good care, which many patients find makes them better value in the long run.

With good care, dental implants can last for decades. The crown on top may eventually need replacing through normal wear, as with any restoration. Regular hygiene visits and caring for your implant as you would your natural teeth help keep it healthy for as long as possible.

Yes. Our Smile in a Day (All-on-4) treatment replaces a full arch of teeth with a fixed set supported on four implants. You leave with fixed temporary teeth on the same day, and your final teeth are fitted once healing is complete. It is available at our Fleet Street, Notting Hill Gate and Manchester clinics.

Often, yes. If there isn’t enough bone to hold an implant, a bone graft or sinus lift (from £499) can rebuild it first, which typically adds 3–6 months to treatment. In some cases, full-arch options like All-on-4 can avoid grafting by angling the implants into areas with more bone. Your 3D scan at your consultation shows exactly what’s possible.

Over time, the jawbone where the tooth was can start to shrink, and neighbouring teeth can drift or tilt into the gap. This can affect your bite and make cleaning harder, and if several teeth are missing it can change the shape of your face. Replacing the tooth sooner rather than later helps avoid these changes.