How much do dental implants cost in London?
A single dental implant in London costs £1,800–£3,500 in 2026. The gap comes down to the clinic, the case and what's bundled into the quote — here's how to read it and pay a fair price.
A dental implant replaces a missing tooth in three parts: a titanium post that fuses with the jawbone, an abutment that connects to it, and a crown that forms the visible tooth. A straightforward single implant with all three parts usually lands between £1,800 and £2,500. Premium materials, specialist surgeons and central London locations push toward £3,500 and above.
The number that catches people out is the extras. A CT scan, extraction of the failing tooth, or a bone graft where there isn't enough bone to anchor the post can each add hundreds of pounds. This is why a written, itemised treatment plan matters more than any headline "from £X" price.
| Treatment | Typical London range |
|---|---|
| Single implant (post, abutment, crown) | £1,800 – £3,500 |
| CT scan / 3D imaging | £100 – £250 |
| Bone graft / sinus lift (if needed) | £400 – £1,200 |
| All-on-4 (full arch) | £9,000 – £16,000 |
Guide ranges from published London practice fee lists. Your exact quote depends on the clinic and clinical complexity.
Get quotes from at least three CQC-registered practices and compare the total plan, not the starting figure. Check whether the scan, extraction, temporary crown and follow-ups are included. Confirm the implant brand and lab — established systems (Straumann, Nobel Biocare) cost more but have long track records. Finally, ask about 0% finance if you'd rather spread the cost.
Across 158,824 implants placed in 53,874 patients, 97.79% were still in place. The failure rate was 2.21%.
Most failures happened in the first year and became rarer after that. Implants carrying a removable denture failed far more often (9.32%) than those carrying a fixed crown or bridge (3.74%), and upper molars and upper front teeth failed at roughly double the rate of other positions.
- Tobias G, Chackartchi T, Haim D, Mann J, Findler M. Dental implant survival rates: comprehensive insights from a large-scale electronic dental registry. Journal of Functional Biomaterials 2025;16(2):60. doi:10.3390/jfb16020060 · CC BY 4.0
Prices on this page are ours, read from practices' own fee guides. The findings above are independent peer-reviewed research, cited so you can check them. All sources and licences.
How much is a single dental implant in London?
A single dental implant in London typically costs £1,800 to £3,500 in 2026, including the titanium post, abutment and crown. Simple cases at experienced high-volume practices sit at the lower end; premium clinics, complex cases or those needing bone grafts sit higher.
Are dental implants available on the NHS?
Only rarely. The NHS funds implants solely where there is a clear clinical need — for example after facial trauma, cancer treatment or certain congenital conditions. For routine tooth replacement you will be quoted private fees, which is exactly where comparing practices saves the most.
Why do implant quotes vary so much?
The headline price often excludes extras: the CT scan (£100–£250), tooth extraction, bone graft or sinus lift (£400–£1,200), and the final crown. Two quotes that look £800 apart can be identical once you itemise them — always ask for a full written treatment plan.
Can I pay for implants monthly?
Yes. Many London practices offer 0% finance on treatment plans over £1,000, spreading the cost over 6–24 months. Longer interest-bearing plans are also common. Confirm the APR and total repayable before you sign.
Price ranges compiled from published UK practice fee guides, 2026. Always confirm the current fee and a written plan with the practice. This guide is general information, not clinical advice.