Advanced Missing Tooth Replacement for Golders Green Patients

A dental implant is the best option for replacing a missing tooth when you want a long term solution. Consider this treatment if a gap makes eating uncomfortable, if you worry about nearby teeth drifting into the space, or if you want to prevent jawbone loss after losing a tooth. Implants stay fixed in place and do not need removal, unlike dentures. Many patients from Golders Green choose implants because they look and work like a real tooth and protect the health of adjacent teeth.

Your treatment starts with a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley clinic. We use a 3D CBCT scan to assess your jawbone and plan the placement accurately. Next comes the implant placement, a small surgical procedure that lasts 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic. You should feel pressure but not pain. Afterward, a healing period of 3 to 6 months lets the implant fuse with the bone, a process called osseointegration. Once healed, you return for a final 30 to 45 minute appointment to fit your custom crown and complete your smile. The full process typically takes about 4 to 9 months.

Days 1 to 3 bring some discomfort and swelling, peaking around day 2. Over the counter pain relief helps, and ice packs on the area can ease swelling. Eat soft foods like smoothies, soups, and yoghurt. Weeks 2 to 6 bring gradual healing; discomfort fades but avoid hard or crunchy foods on the surgical side. Keep the area clean as advised and attend your follow up to check progress. If you have increasing pain after day 4, a fever over 38C, or pus from the site, contact the office during hours. For emergencies outside these hours, go to A&E or call 111.

Dental implants are often the best option, but other choices exist. A fixed bridge uses crowns on the teeth next to the gap to hold a false tooth. This is faster, typically 2 to 3 weeks, but it requires altering healthy teeth. A removable partial denture is usually cheaper but may feel bulky and needs to be removed for cleaning. At your consultation we will honestly evaluate which option fits your dental health, lifestyle, and budget.

A single dental implant at our practice starts from £2,500. This price covers the surgical placement of the titanium implant, all required 3D CBCT scans for planning, and your follow-up visits. The cost of the final restoration, the porcelain crown that attaches to the implant, is quoted separately after healing. We are a fully private practice and do not offer NHS treatment, but we do accept insurance from providers such as Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. We provide a detailed cost breakdown with no hidden fees.

To choose what fits you, ask any provider these questions: Is the quoted price for both the implant surgery and the final crown? Are 3D scans and all follow-up visits included in the fee? What are potential costs for additional procedures like bone grafting if needed? What is the long term success rate of the implant system you use? How much experience do you have with placing dental implants? What are the aftercare instructions and maintenance requirements? Case examples show results. A 45 year old from Golders Green needed a front tooth replaced. Using the 3D scan we planned the position for aesthetics, and after healing a lifelike porcelain crown was fitted. The result matched the surrounding teeth and the patient could smile again. Another patient from Finchley had a missing back molar. The implant restored full function, kept the bite, and protected the jawbone.