Single Dental Implant — UK price comparison
What a single dental implant costs in the UK: typical per-tooth prices including the crown, what a proper quote should itemise, extras like bone grafting, and NHS availability.
Prices checked: 13 July 2026· Indicative private treatment prices, not quotes
At a glance
- Typical UK cost: £1,800–£3,000 per tooth, including implant, abutment and crown
- Cheap headline prices often exclude the crown — always compare itemised, written quotes
- Bone grafting or sinus lifts, where needed, are usually priced on top
- Treatment takes roughly 3–6 months from placement to final crown in most cases
- Rarely NHS-funded — the NHS route for a missing tooth is a Band 3 bridge or denture (£326.70 in England)
- Only GDC-registered dentists may place implants — check the register at gdc-uk.org
Typical private cost
£1,800 – £3,000 per tooth, including implant, abutment and crown; bone grafting priced separately where needed
per tooth, including implant, abutment and crown; bone grafting priced separately where needed
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Providers listed here are UK dental practices or online dental providers. Prices are the provider's own published figures where we have verified them — otherwise check the practice directly. Treatment is always subject to clinical assessment.
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What the price covers
A complete single-implant quote has three clinical stages: assessment (examination, X-rays and usually a CBCT 3D scan to check bone volume and nerve position), surgery (placing the titanium implant under local anaesthetic, sometimes with a healing cap), and restoration (the abutment connector plus the final crown, made to match your other teeth). The £1,800–£3,000 typical range covers all three. Practices advertising implants 'from £995' are usually pricing the post alone — the crown and abutment can add £800–£1,200 later. Ask for a written, itemised treatment plan showing every stage, what happens (and what you pay) if the implant fails to integrate, and how many review appointments are included. These figures are indicative market ranges, not quotes.
Extras that change the price
The biggest variables are bone and gum. If the tooth has been missing a while, the jawbone shrinks, and you may need a bone graft (typically £300–£800 as a minor procedure, more for larger reconstructions) or, for upper back teeth, a sinus lift (often £800–£2,000). Extracting a failed tooth first, temporary teeth during healing, and premium ceramic crowns also add cost. Conversely, molar implants sometimes cost more than front-tooth implants at the same practice because of access and restoration demands. None of this can be priced accurately without a scan — treat any firm quote given sight-unseen with caution.
NHS availability
Dental implants are almost never available on the NHS. Funding is limited to significant clinical need — reconstruction after mouth cancer or major trauma, or teeth missing from birth (hypodontia) — and usually runs through hospital or specialist services with their own criteria. For a routine missing tooth, the NHS alternatives are a bridge or a denture, both Band 3 in England (£326.70 for the whole course of treatment). That price gap is real, so it's worth asking a dentist honestly whether a bridge would serve you well before committing to a private implant.
Choosing an implant dentist
Any dentist placing implants must be GDC-registered and able to evidence appropriate postgraduate implant training — you can check registration at gdc-uk.org. Sensible questions at consultation: how many implants they place a year, their personal success rate, which implant system they use (established systems make future maintenance easier), and who handles complications. A written plan, a cooling-off period and no pressure to sign on the day are all good signs. Consultations typically cost £50–£100, often deducted from treatment, and some practices offer them free.
Success rates and aftercare
Implant survival is around 90–95% at ten years, and the implant itself can last decades — the crown typically needs replacing after 10–15 years. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and untreated gum disease all raise failure risk, and implants can develop their own form of gum disease (peri-implantitis), so meticulous hygiene and regular hygienist visits protect the investment. Speak to a dentist promptly if an implant ever feels loose or the gum around it bleeds or swells. This page compares indicative costs only — it is not clinical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a single dental implant in the UK?▼
Typically £1,800–£3,000 for the complete treatment — implant, abutment and crown. Lower advertised prices usually exclude the crown. Bone grafting, where needed, adds several hundred pounds or more. Always get a written, itemised plan from the practice; these ranges are indicative, not quotes.
Can I get an implant on the NHS?▼
Only in limited cases of clinical need, such as reconstruction after cancer or trauma, usually through hospital services. For a routine missing tooth the NHS offers a bridge or denture instead — Band 3, £326.70 in England — so implants are effectively a private treatment for most patients.
How long does implant treatment take?▼
Usually 3–6 months: placement surgery, then 8–12 weeks for the bone to fuse to the implant (osseointegration), then fitting the abutment and crown. Immediate 'tooth in a day' placement is possible in selected cases — a dentist will advise after a 3D scan whether you're suitable.
Does getting an implant hurt?▼
Placement is done under local anaesthetic and most patients report less discomfort than a tooth extraction, with a few days of mild soreness and swelling managed by ordinary painkillers. Sedation is available at many practices if you're anxious — ask when booking a consultation.
Am I too old for a dental implant?▼
There's no upper age limit — healthy bone and gums matter far more than age, and implants are placed successfully for patients in their 80s and beyond. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and some medications (such as certain osteoporosis drugs) are the factors a dentist will actually weigh up at assessment.
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