Alternative treatments to implants
About dental implants
Dental implants provide a long-lasting, fixed solution for missing teeth, but they’re not the right option for everyone. Your dentist can talk you through the most suitable option for you during an initial assessment.
Find out more about alternative treatments, including comparisons between implants and dentures, and implants and bridges.
Interested in dental implants?
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.
Implants vs bridges
Implants and bridges are both fixed solutions for replacing missing teeth. With bridges, one or more replacement teeth are bonded together and attached to crowns at either end. Whereas implants are surgically placed into the jawbone and a crown is placed on top. Find out more about the differences between both solutions.
More about implants vs bridges
Spread the cost of your dental implants
Patient finance is available for treatments that cost between £250 and £50,000 at 0% APR** when you choose a repayment term of between 3 months and 36 months (subject to the amount of credit), this means that you can spread your treatment cost over a term that suits you, and you don’t pay back any more than you would pay otherwise.
Once you have agreed your treatment plan with your dentist, you’ll have the option to apply.
Terms and conditions apply.
Implants vs dentures
Dentures are removable frameworks that carry false teeth. You can have full or partial dentures depending on how many teeth you have missing. Unlike dentures, implants are fixed into your jaw. Find out more about the differences between implants and dentures.
Find out more about dental implants
More about dental implants, including suitability, FAQs and the benefits of implants.
Dental Implant FAQS
Find answers to all your frequently asked questions about implants.
Suitability for dental implants
Find out if you might be suitable for dental implants.
Why choose dental implants
Find out more about why you might choose dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Types of implants
Find out about the types of implants available.
Why choose Bupa Dental Care for your implant
Learn more about the implant services we offer at Bupa Dental Care.
Patient stories
See stories from patients who have had their smiles restored using implants at Bupa Dental Care.
*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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Bupa Dental Care is a trading name of Oasis Dental Care Limited. Registered in England and Wales No: 00478127. Registered office: Bupa Dental Care, Vantage Office Park, Old Gloucester Road, Hambrook, Bristol, United Kingdom BS16 1GW.
Oasis Dental Care Limited has a number of trading names including Bupa Dental Care. Please see the list of our different trading names.
