A single dental implant in London typically costs between £2,000 and £3,500, rising to £4,500 or more with sedation or bone grafting included. The exact figure depends on how many teeth need replacing and your jawbone’s condition. As of October 2026, pricing at The London Smile Clinic in Fitzrovia follows a full assessment with implant surgeon Dr Zaki Kanaan.
Why such a wide range? Because “a dental implant” isn’t one product. It’s a small procedure that changes shape depending on your mouth.
What you’re actually paying for
An implant fee usually covers several separate components, even when it’s quoted as one number. Understanding them helps explain why two patients can be quoted very differently for what sounds like the same treatment.
| Component |
What it covers |
Typical UK range |
| The implant itself |
Titanium post placed in the jawbone |
£1,200 to £2,000 |
| The crown |
The visible replacement tooth on top |
£500 to £1,000 |
| Consultation and planning |
Scans, assessment, treatment plan |
Often included, sometimes separate |
| Bone grafting (if needed) |
Building up bone before or during placement |
£300 to £1,000 |
| Sedation (if chosen) |
For anxious patients or longer procedures |
Priced separately, confirmed at consultation |
Multiple missing teeth change the maths considerably. Full-arch solutions, where several implants support a complete set of replacement teeth, involve a different and more detailed pricing conversation entirely.
The single biggest factor: your bone
Most of the variation in implant pricing comes down to one thing, the amount and quality of bone available to anchor the implant. Teeth that have been missing for years often leave the jawbone thinner than it once was, since bone naturally shrinks without a tooth root stimulating it.
Dr Zaki Kanaan, the practice’s implant surgeon, assesses this with a scan before any treatment plan is finalised. If bone grafting is needed to build a stable foundation first, that adds both cost and time to the process, but it also means the implant has the best possible chance of lasting for decades rather than failing early. Skipping this step to save money is a false economy that shows up years later.
Why some patients need sedation, and what that adds
Implant placement isn’t a lengthy procedure for most single-tooth cases, and plenty of patients manage comfortably with local anaesthetic alone. But for anxious patients, or for more involved cases involving multiple implants or bone grafting in one sitting, sedation changes the experience considerably.
Dr Kanaan holds a Diploma in Sedation and a Diploma in Hypnosis, and treats implant patients as comfortably as possible using whichever approach suits them best. That might mean straightforward reassurance and a slower pace, or it might mean sedation for a longer procedure. Either way, it’s discussed and costed honestly before the day itself, never added as a surprise on the invoice.
What the treatment timeline actually looks like
Cost and time run together in implant treatment, so it helps to see the whole process rather than just the invoice. A straightforward single implant, with enough bone already in place, typically runs from initial scan to finished crown in around three to six months. That sounds slow for what feels like a simple job, but most of that time is biological healing, not appointments.
After the implant post is placed, the jawbone needs to fuse around it in a process called osseointegration, usually taking two to four months. Only once that’s complete and stable is the permanent crown fitted on top. Rushing this stage to save time is one of the more common causes of early implant failure, which is exactly why Dr Kanaan won’t shortcut it regardless of how keen a patient is to finish quickly. Cases needing bone grafting first add a further healing period before the implant itself can even go in, often another three to four months.
It’s a longer process than most patients expect walking in, but it’s also why implants have such a strong long-term success rate compared with faster alternatives.
What drives cost up, and what keeps it reasonable
A few honest patterns show up again and again in implant pricing:
- Multiple implants in one visit often cost less per tooth than single implants done separately, because planning and theatre time are shared.
- Bone grafting adds cost but prevents a far more expensive failure later.
- Premium implant systems and materials vary in price, and a good surgeon will explain why a particular system suits your case rather than defaulting to the most expensive.
- Finance plans can spread the cost of treatment over a period agreed with the practice, which is worth asking about directly.
- A same-day temporary tooth, where offered, adds to the fee but removes weeks of an obvious gap.
- Replacing a tooth that’s been missing for a long time often costs more overall, since the bone has had longer to shrink and grafting becomes more likely.
- Aftercare and check-ups are usually far cheaper over a decade than the cost of redoing a poorly placed implant, so factor long-term maintenance into any comparison between quotes.
Why a decorated implant surgeon matters for value, not just safety
Cost isn’t only about the number on the invoice. It’s about whether the implant is placed correctly the first time. Dr Kanaan was named ‘UK Dentist of the Year’ and received an award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Private Dentistry’, has served as Past President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and is President-Elect of the Association of Dental Implantology. He has also lectured internationally for Nobel Biocare on implant technique.
None of that changes the price you’re quoted. What it does change is the likelihood that the implant is still doing its job, unnoticed, in fifteen years’ time. A cheaper implant that fails and needs redoing is never actually cheaper. You can read more about the dental implants service, browse wider tooth replacement options, and check current fees and finance arrangements before your consultation.
FAQ
How much does a single dental implant cost in London?
A single implant, including the post and crown, typically costs between £2,000 and £3,500 in London, though complex cases involving bone grafting or sedation can run higher. At The London Smile Clinic, your exact fee is confirmed after a consultation and scan with implant surgeon Dr Zaki Kanaan.
Why do implant quotes vary so much between practices?
Quotes vary because implants aren’t a single standardised product. Bone quality, the number of teeth involved, the implant system used, whether grafting is needed, and whether sedation is included all change the final figure. A detailed, itemised quote after assessment is more useful than comparing headline prices alone.
Does dental implant treatment hurt?
Most patients report less discomfort than they expect, since the area is fully numbed during placement and any post-procedure soreness is usually manageable with standard painkillers for a few days. Anxious patients can discuss sedation options with Dr Kanaan, who holds diplomas in both sedation and hypnosis.
How long do dental implants last?
With good care and regular check-ups, dental implants can last for decades, often for life. Their long-term success depends heavily on having enough healthy bone to support them, which is why a thorough assessment before treatment matters more than the headline price.
Is finance available for dental implants?
Many patients spread the cost of implant treatment over an agreed period rather than paying in one lump sum. The London Smile Clinic can talk through the finance options available once your treatment plan and fee have been confirmed, so ask about this at your consultation.
What to do next
If you’re missing one or more teeth and want an honest, itemised quote rather than a guess, book a consultation with Dr Zaki Kanaan at The London Smile Clinic in Fitzrovia. Call 020 7255 2559 or reach out through the contact page to arrange your scan and assessment.
