Dental Implants for Muswell Hill Patients | North London

Consider a dental implant if you have one or more missing teeth and want a fixed, long lasting replacement. It suits those who find removable dentures uncomfortable or want to avoid altering healthy adjacent teeth needed for a fixed bridge. Implants help prevent bone loss after tooth extraction and protect facial structure. A Muswell Hill patient recently chose an implant to replace a single molar, so they could chew comfortably again without touching neighbouring teeth. A healthy gum tissue and enough jawbone are important; we assess these with a 3D scan during your first visit.

The plan focuses on comfort and precision. First, you have a 60 minute consultation at our Finchley practice, including a 3D CBCT scan to check bone density. Next comes implant placement surgery, lasting 60 to 90 minutes under local anaesthetic, where the titanium post is placed into the jawbone. Most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Then, a healing period of 3-6 months allows osseointegration, the process where bone fuses with the implant. Finally you return for a 30 to 45 minute appointment to fit your custom crown, completing your tooth.

Proper aftercare supports the high success rate of implants. In the first 1 to 3 days expect swelling and discomfort. Use ibuprofen and ice to manage it. Follow a soft food diet during this time. By weeks two to six, discomfort eases. Avoid chewing hard foods at the site. Long term, care mirrors that for a natural tooth with regular brushing, flossing, and visits. A 45-year-old patient near Muswell Hill returned to work within two days, managing mild tenderness with painkillers. If fever above 38 C, increasing pain after day four, pus or a foul taste, or a loose implant contact us during office hours Mon Wed Fri 9 to 5 and Tue Thu 11 to 7.

While implants offer a strong long term solution, other options exist. A fixed bridge replaces a missing tooth in about 2 to 3 weeks and usually costs less upfront. However it requires grinding down healthy adjacent teeth to support the bridge, which goes against our aim to preserve natural tooth structure. A removable partial denture is often the lowest cost option but is less stable, may affect speech and eating, and must be removed for cleaning. We discuss these pros and cons during your consultation to find the right solution for you.

To decide wisely, ask these questions whether you choose us or another North London practice. Ask if the quoted price covers both implant surgery and the final crown. Find out if the fee includes the 3D scan and follow up visits. Inquire about extra costs for procedures such as bone grafting. Ask which implant brand is used and what its documented success is. Finally, ask whether private plans like Denplan, Cigna, or Max Bupa are accepted for part of the treatment.

We price implants with clarity. At our Finchley practice, treatment starts from £2,500. That includes the titanium implant, the surgical placement, the digital imaging including the 3D CBCT, and follow up visits to monitor healing. The final porcelain crown is not included and is quoted separately after healing. We operate as a private practice and accept plans from Max Bupa, Denplan, and Cigna. A detailed cost breakdown with no hidden fees is provided at your consultation.