Single Tooth Implant in London
One missing tooth, replaced permanently, a new root and a colour-matched crown that look, feel and work like your own.
Eat everything again, apples, steak, crusty bread
Smile and speak without thinking about the gap
Neighbouring healthy teeth stay completely untouched
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Results
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Every treatment plan is built from your own 3D scan and reviewed personally by Dr Patel.
Patient stories
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The treatment · explained by Dr Patel
What is a single tooth implant?
When you lose a tooth you lose two things: the crown you could see, and the root that anchored it and kept the jawbone alive. An implant is the only replacement that restores both, a titanium post your bone naturally fuses to over 8–12 weeks, finished with a custom crown so precisely shade-matched that most people can't pick it out.
Unlike a bridge (which grinds down the two healthy teeth beside the gap) or a partial denture (which clips on and lets the bone shrink), an implant stands on its own foundation. Your other teeth stay untouched, and you brush and floss it exactly like the tooth it replaced.
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Your journey
Single implant treatment, step by step
Two main visits, around 12 weeks, one permanent tooth.
At every stage of life
Single implants for every age
The right approach to one missing tooth changes with age, here's what applies to you.
Under 18
Children & teens
Implants aren't placed while the jaw is still growing. Instead we protect the space with a temporary solution and plan the implant for when growth is complete, so the gap never becomes a bigger problem.
18–39
Young adults
Sports injuries, accidents and failed root canals are the common causes here. Acting early means your bone is at its best, and a front-tooth implant can often carry a temporary crown from day one.
40–64
Adults
Cracked roots, old crowns failing, a tooth finally lost to decades of large fillings. An implant stops the domino effect, preventing neighbouring teeth drifting and the bite collapsing around the gap.
65+
Older adults
There's no upper age limit, bone heals onto titanium at 85 as it does at 45. For many older patients one implant is the difference between eating carefully and eating freely.
Cost & finance
Single tooth implant cost & monthly options
Your plan is quoted as one fixed figure, implant, abutment and crown together, agreed in writing before treatment starts. What moves the price for a single implant:
- Single Tooth Implant: from £2,100, implant, custom abutment and porcelain crown, all included.
Consultation, CBCT 3D scan and aftercare reviews are always included. Nothing else is added mid-treatment.
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Monthly£175.00per month
Total repayable£2,100over 12 months
Cost of credit£0interest charged
✓ On 0% finance you pay exactly the treatment price, not a penny more.
Representative example: £2,100 over 12 months at 0% APR costs £175.00 per month. Total repayable £2,100. Cost of credit £0.
Finance subject to status. Extended terms shown at 9.9% APR representative. Exact figures confirmed in writing at your free consultation.
Compare your options
Single implant vs bridge vs partial denture
The honest comparison for replacing one missing tooth.
| Single Tooth Implant | Bridge | Partial Denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbouring teeth | Completely untouched | Ground down to support the bridge | Clasps grip them; can wear enamel |
| Jawbone under the gap | Preserved, the implant stimulates bone | Continues to shrink | Continues to shrink |
| Feel & function | Like a natural tooth | Fixed and stable | Removable; can move when eating |
| Typical lifespan | 25+ years, often lifetime | 10–15 years | 5–8 years |
| Upfront cost | from £2,100 | from ~£1,200 | from ~£500 |
| Likely 25-year cost | Usually one treatment | 2–3 replacements + possible damage to supporting teeth | Multiple remakes + bone loss consequences |
Life with your new teeth
Aftercare, risks and your guarantee
Caring for your implant
- Brush twice daily and floss, exactly like a natural tooth
- First week: soft foods, no smoking, gentle salt-water rinses
- Hygienist visits every 6 months keep the gum seal healthy
- Annual implant check at your routine appointment
What can cause an implant to fail?
- Untreated gum infection around the implant (peri-implantitis)
- Heavy smoking during the healing phase
- Night-time grinding without a protective guard
- Skipping hygiene visits and check-ups
Failure is rare, around 2%, and every risk above is manageable. We plan for yours specifically.
Your guarantee
- Implant fixture guaranteed for 10 years
- Porcelain crown guaranteed for 5 years
- Free-of-charge review appointments in year one
- Conditional on attending your scheduled check-ups
Full written guarantee terms are provided with your fixed treatment plan.
Reading a single-implant quote
What a single tooth implant price must include
A "dental implant" is three components and three clinical services. Cheap headline prices usually hide at least one of these six lines, compare any quote against this table.
| Stage | When | Typical separate cost elsewhere | At LDIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium implant | The root replacement placed in the jaw | Unbranded systems with no UK parts availability | Included |
| Abutment | The connector between implant and crown | Quoted separately in cheap headlines, often £300–£500 later | Included |
| Crown | The visible tooth, lab-made and shade-matched | "Crown from £X extra" small print | Included |
| CBCT 3D scan | Bone mapping that makes placement safe | "Scan fee" of £100–£200 added at consult | Included |
| Surgery & anaesthesia | The placement appointment itself | Sedation priced but not disclosed upfront | Included |
| Fitting appointments | Impressions, try-in, final fit | Per-visit charges | Included |
Guarantees decoded
- What's covered: the implant fixture and the crown, split clearly, for example 10 years on the fixture and 5 years on the crown
- What's excluded: gum disease, grinding without a nightguard, smoking and missed reviews, reasonable when disclosed upfront, not ambushes found later
- What's required of you: the annual review and good home care, fair conditions that are exactly what makes an implant last
- Who honours it: get it written into your treatment plan at the quote stage, not left as a spoken promise at consultation
Common questions
Single tooth implant FAQs
Often, yes, it's called immediate placement. If the socket is free of infection and there's enough bone, placing the implant at the time of extraction saves a separate surgery and months of waiting. Your scan and the state of the tooth decide it; we'll tell you at consultation which route applies.
Medical-grade titanium, the same material used in hip and knee replacements for decades. True titanium allergy is extremely rare; for patients who prefer a metal-free option, ceramic (zirconia) implants can be discussed at consultation.
Not if the gap shows. For visible teeth we provide a temporary, a bonded tooth, a small flexible denture, or in suitable cases a temporary crown on the implant itself from day one. Back teeth are usually left to heal quietly under the gum.
No on both counts. Titanium is non-magnetic, it's MRI-safe and far too small to trigger airport scanners. You don't need to declare it or carry any card.
Yes. Grinding (bruxism) puts extra load on any tooth, natural or implant, so we'll usually recommend a custom night guard to protect your investment, and may choose a slightly stronger crown material. It's a planning factor, not a barrier.
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