July 3, 2023
A dental implant has been in the limelight for years and is known to be the best option to replace lost teeth. If you have had an extraction or tooth loss, a dental implant would be an excellent way to flaunt your smile. A dental implant involves implanting an artificial tooth root into the jawbone to affix the replacement tooth crown.
Maybe it sounds scary to undergo a dental implant procedure, but they are a successful way to improve your dental health and fix your teeth. With many different types of tooth implants available, opting for the right one can be difficult. However, your provider will make the best suggestion, depending on the condition of your tooth.
In this blog, we are going to describe every type of implant.
Common Types of Dental Implants: A Comprehensive Guide
Below are the four main categories of dental implants used in the UK today, along with the typical cost range for each.
| Category | Best suited for | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full mouth implants | Replacing most or all teeth | From around £2,000 per unit |
| Same-day / single tooth implants | One missing tooth, fast turnaround | From around £2,400 |
| Front tooth implants | Visible gaps in the smile line | £1,500 – £6,000 |
| Mini dental implants | Narrow ridges and less invasive placement | Lower than conventional implants |
1. Full Mouth Implant
This type of dental implant is designed to replace most or all of your teeth. A full mouth implant is a great substitute for dentures if you want to replace lost teeth. With this implant, you can improve your smile as well as eat and speak confidently.
If you are looking for treatment for losing natural teeth, a full mouth implant would be a great choice. Getting a full mouth implant offers you a natural look. One of the biggest benefits of this dental implant is that it can last for a long duration and has a higher success rate. Unlike other mouth implants, a full mouth implant is much more secure and comfortable.
Full Dental Implants Cost
In European countries, the average cost for full mouth implants starts at around £2,000 (including the ceramic crown, abutment and implant). Our breakdown of full mouth implant costs in the UK gives current figures.
Full dental implants are further divided into different implant types. They are available for all missing teeth or for replacing multiple teeth, as set out below.
All-on-4 Implants
These implants are best for patients with several missing teeth. All-on-4 implants help restore the whole lower or upper jaw, or both arches. In this treatment, you do not have to get a separate implant for each tooth. Within a day, you can have a long-lasting, bright smile.
In the United Kingdom, All-on-4 dental implants can cost in the region of £19,000 per arch. The treatment cost comprises CBCT scans, consultation fees, abutments, X-ray examinations, implants, and temporary dentures — see what is included in the All-on-4 price.
All-on-6 Implants
All-on-6 implants are suggested when a patient has lost a particular number of teeth on one or both jaws. With six natural-looking implants, patients have the opportunity to have all of their teeth replaced. Bone grafting is not always required in this procedure.
Those who have low jawbone volume or low bone density can opt for All-on-6 implants. The cost of All-on-6 dental implants can range from £12,000 to £30,000 for a single arch in the UK. The dental implant cost may include composite crowns, monolithic zirconia crowns, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
2. Same-day Teeth Implants
As the name implies, same-day teeth implants are a single-visit process. This process lasts between 30 minutes and 3 hours, based on the number of implanted teeth. However, the recovery time and treatment length will depend on which kind of implant you undergo.
Single Tooth Implant
A single dental implant is a perfect option for people who want to replace a missing tooth permanently. The procedure adds great comfort, aesthetics, and function to your mouth. In this procedure, your provider will place an implant in your jawbone. Once it is attached to the bone, the implant is used as the new root. A cap, also called a crown, is then fitted over the implant to replace the missing tooth.
To be eligible for a single-tooth implant, make sure your jawbone is strong enough to withstand the implant. The adjacent and surrounding teeth should be in good health. If there is not enough bone to hold it, more bone can be added through grafting.
One study found that a healthcare provider charges an estimated £2,400 for a single tooth implant in European regions.
3. Front Tooth Implant
Front dental implants are positioned to emerge from your gumline like a real, natural tooth. Therefore, it can be difficult to distinguish between a real or false tooth as they can look better than the real one. This dental implant is perfect for most dental patients, especially those whose jaws and teeth have stopped growing and developing.
Although treatment is long-lasting and predictable, surgery can be relatively quick and comfortable. In addition, front tooth implants protect and preserve adjacent teeth. The overall procedure may cost you an average of £1,500 to £6,000 — you will find our current prices on the fees page.
4. Mini Dental Implants
Even though they look the same as regular implants, mini dental implants are much smaller. Unlike traditional implants, they consist of a one-piece screw. Furthermore, it includes a ball-structured end that juts out from the jawbone.
These implants are placed using less invasive methods and techniques. They sit at the gum level while anchored in the bone, whereas conventional implants are placed under the gums. They are often used to stabilise dentures.
Bottom Line
Indeed, getting a dental implant is an important decision. If you’re going for it, be sure to get familiar with the common types of dental implants available today. It is also worth reading seven lesser-known facts before getting dental implants and our guide on choosing the dental implants best suited to you.
Hopefully, you will find this content useful. Share your thoughts with us or book a consultation to find out which implant type suits your case.
Dr. Malavi Sivakanesan (292322)
Dr. Malavi Sivakanesan is the principal dentist and co-founder at Complete Smiles in Harrow, Greater London. She is responsible for establishing the Complete Smiles brand throughout the United Kingdom and Europe and has 5 successful practices under her strong leadership.