Dental implants
About dental implants
If you want to replace missing teeth because they’re making you feel self-conscious, you’re struggling to bite or chew food, or you have dentures you want to replace with a more reliable fix, dental implants are a long-term, natural-looking solution.
Dental implants look and function just like your natural teeth, and with proper care and attention they can last for several years. As well as helping with your confidence and ability to eat, implants also help to avoid issues caused by missing teeth such as loss of bone density and your remaining teeth moving due to lack of support.
Implants from £2,400†
Our natural-looking bespoke dental implants start from £2,400† at selected practices, and finance is available to help spread the cost of treatment. Invest in a reliable solution for missing teeth that, when looked after properly, can last a long time.
0% APR** finance
Concerned about the cost of dental implants? With 0% APR** finance offers available, you can spread the cost of your treatment over 12, 18 or 24 months, providing peace of mind alongside your confident new smile.
No insurance necessary
You don't need to have Bupa insurance to have dental implants placed at a Bupa Dental care practice. But if you do have it, you may have access to benefits as part of your policy. Our treatments and services are available to all eligible patients, so book a consultation to find out what implants can do for you and your smile.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is a titanium screw that’s placed directly into your jawbone, replacing your missing tooth root. After it’s fitted, the bone surrounding your implant will gradually fuse to it, holding the implant firmly in place.
A false tooth (a crown) which matches the colour and shape of your existing teeth is then fitted to the top of the implant, leaving you with a fixed solution and a natural looking smile.
If you’d like a free initial phone consultation* with an implant enquiry coordinator, prior to a consultation with a dentist, call our central team on 01454 771490 or enquire by filling in our online form. We're open Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm.
Cost of dental implants
At Bupa Dental Care, dental implant treatment starts at £2,400†.
Flexible payment options are available at most practices, helping you spread the cost with fixed monthly repayments.**
Dental implants: Your questions answered
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Anxious about implants?
If you're nervous about dental implant treatment and have questions about what to expect, speak to our implant enquiry coordinators on 01454 771490.
More about dental implants
Why choose dental implants?
Dental implants can restore missing or failing teeth, improve your ability to speak and chew, and can look and feel like natural teeth.
Am I suitable for dental implants?
Most adults are suitable for dental implant treatment, but every case is different. Certain lifestyle habits and medical conditions can affect treatment.
Types of dental implants
Whether you’re looking to replace one missing or failing tooth, multiple gaps, a loose denture, or need full mouth implants, a range of options are available.
Dental implant procedure
Find out what to expect at each stage of your implant journey, from the initial consultation, to implant placement and aftercare support.
Missing teeth
Missing teeth can impact your confidence and ability to eat comfortably. Learn more about treatments for restoring your smile.
Why choose Bupa Dental Care?
Here at Bupa Dental Care, we’re proud of our network of trusted dental implant experts. We’re the number one provider of private dentistry in the UK2, so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands.
Patient stories
Take a look at before and after pictures, stories and testimonials from some of our patients who have restored their smiles with implants.
Supporting treatments
In some cases, supporting treatments are needed before you start your dental implant treatment.
Smile in a day
Smile in a day treatment replaces missing or failing teeth with a full set of natural looking dental implants, in one day. Learn more about the process, benefits and cost of this life-changing treatment.
Enquire about dental implants
If you have questions about our dental implant treatment, submit the form below or speak to our implant enquiry coordinators on 01454 771490.
More reasons to choose Bupa Dental Care
We’re open to all
We provide a range of treatments at almost 400 practices across the UK and Ireland, offering convenience and flexibility. No insurance needed. Payment options available.
Strong expertise
We continually invest in our network of over 2,500 trusted and experienced dentists, hygienists and dental nurses, meaning our patients receive the very best in dental care.
Because we care
Patients are at the heart of our business. We take time to understand your needs, explain options and create tailored treatment plans with clear, upfront pricing.
Leading provider
Bupa Dental Care is the number one provider of private dentistry in the UK.2
Modern technology
Access modern technology including 3D digital scanners at many of our practices.
Implants are placed under local anaesthetic, which numbs the mouth to prevent pain. You’ll feel some discomfort once the anaesthetic has worn off, which could last for a few days, and you may notice bruising and swelling which could last for around one week. This is normal and any discomfort can be managed using over-the-counter painkillers, such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. If you experience severe pain, contact your dentist for advice.
If you’re nervous about the procedure, let your dentist know and they may be able to offer you dental sedation to help you relax.
An implant is a titanium screw which is placed into your jawbone. Being made of titanium, implants are biocompatible.
This means your body accepts them as its own and your bone will attach onto the implant. This process is called osseointegration.
It usually takes around 10 to 16 weeks for your bone to fuse to the implant and your mouth to heal. You would then be ready to have a false tooth (crown) placed over the implant.
There are two main alternatives to implants: bridges and dentures. Your dentist will help you choose the right solution for you during your dental implant consultation.
A dental bridge is designed to bridge a gap in your mouth. While implant supported bridges replace three missing teeth, bridges can also replace a single missing tooth. This type of bridge can include a false tooth with two crowns attached either side of it. The crowns are placed over the two adjacent natural teeth, which need to be filed down to support them. Sometimes, an adhesive bridge can be used. This includes a single false tooth with wings that attach onto the teeth next to it.
Dentures are frameworks that carry one or many replacement teeth. They’re removable, unlike an implant or bridge which is fixed in place. Dentures can also be clipped onto implants, which are known as implant- supported overdentures.
Read more about the differences between implants and bridges and the differences between implants and dentures.
Having a dental implant placed is safe if all the correct protocols are followed.
As with any surgical procedure, there are always risks involved. These include inaccurate implant placement, which could lead to further problems, such as having the final tooth in the wrong position. Sometimes, implants fail to integrate with the bone and fall out. Rarer complications of implant surgery include damage to your nerves or surrounding teeth.
Always do your research and ensure you use a reputable, experienced, GDC registered dentist. At Bupa Dental Care, we have a network of experienced and trained clinicians offering implant treatment, who are dedicated to providing quality care. If you have any questions about the risks of implant surgery, speak to your implant dentist.
Typically, over 90% of dental implants last 10 years or more.
Your dentist will provide you with detailed aftercare instructions, so you have the best chance of a successful, long-lasting implant.
Implant treatment usually takes between three to eight months, but every case is different. It may take longer if you need extractions or a bone graft first. After your clinical assessment, your dentist will advise you, if you need any supporting treatments and give you a clearer estimate of how long your treatment will take.
Bupa Dental Care also offers Smile-in-a-Day treatment, which replaces all your lower or upper teeth in one day. This involves placing four to six implants in the jaw and fitting a temporary bridge, leaving you with a full set of teeth. Once the implants have integrated into your bone, the temporary bridge is replaced with a permanent bridge. This procedure eliminates the need for multiple surgeries with long-healing periods.
Also known as Smile in a Day, All-on-4 dental implant treatment replaces the entire upper and/or lower teeth with a set of connected false teeth, placed on only four dental implant screws.
This procedure is available at some Bupa Dental Care practices. Find your nearest practice offering dental implants.
Implants can fail if your bone doesn’t integrate with it. Although this is rare and generally, over 90% of implants last 10 years or more.
Certain lifestyle habits such as smoking can affect the integration of your implant, as well as oral health problems such as gum disease. It’s important to follow your dentist’s aftercare instructions and keep the implant clean.
The first sign of an implant failing is very slight movement that worsens over time. Other warning signs may be loss of gum around the implant and severe pain or swelling (although it’s normal to experience some discomfort and inflammation during the healing period). If you experience any of these symptoms, speak to your dentist.
After your implant is placed, your dentist will guide you on how to reduce the risk of your implant failing.
If you’re interested in having dental implant treatment, you can either speak to an enquiry coordinator about potential costs or find your nearest Bupa Dental Care practice offering implants and book an initial consultation.
Call us on 01454 771490
† 1. £2,400 price point includes the cost of a single implant, abutment and screw retained porcelain crown. 2. Prices and options may vary depending on location and suitability. 3. Starting prices available on request at your local practice. 4. Patients must be aged 18 or over.
*1. Free initial consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. Subsequent clinical examinations and diagnostic tests required, and any associated costs will be discussed prior to treatment commencing. 2. Consultations subject to availability.
**Finance applicant must be aged 18 or over, a UK resident, have a UK bank account and be in permanent employment. All loans are subject to eligibility, status, affordability and a credit check. T&Cs apply. Finance is available on private dental treatments only.
The minimum spend for finance is £250 and the maximum is £50,000. 0% APR representative is available on repayment terms of up to 36 months subject to the amount of credit. Finance taken at repayment terms of 48 or 60 months is subject to 7.9% APR representative.
Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited, Vantage Office Park, Bristol, BS16 1GW, whose company registered number is 00478127. Oasis Dental Care Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority FCA registration number 710559. Oasis Dental Care Limited is a credit broker and not a lender.
Finance is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348. Registered Office: Novuna House, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, TW18 3HP. Registered in Cardiff under company no. 1630491. The register can be accessed through www.fca.org.uk
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