Dental Implants Cost in London 2026 A Full Breakdown at Mint Dental
Few dental questions get typed into search bars as often as this one: how much is an implant actually going to cost me? And few get answered as unhelpfully. You’ll find a figure on one site, a very different figure on another, and a vague “it depends” on a third. By the time you’ve closed the fifth tab, you’re no closer to knowing whether a missing tooth is a few hundred pounds’ worth of problem or a few thousand
So this is how it goes. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of what dental implants will cost in London in 2026, what’s normally included (and what’s not) and how the fees work at Mint Dental Centre in Oval so you can walk into a consultation knowing what a sensible quote looks like.
The Short Answer
Across London, a single dental implant with its crown typically lands somewhere between £2,500 and £4,000, though you’ll see plenty of quotes outside that range at both ends. At Mint Dental Centre, the guide price for an implant and crown to replace a single tooth starts from £2,400, which sits at the more accessible end of the London market.
That’s a headline figure, though, and headline figures only tell part of the story. Here’s what actually sits behind it.
What Makes Up the Cost of a Single Implant
A dental implant isn’t one item. It’s a small series of components and appointments, and understanding each helps you compare quotes properly rather than just comparing the biggest number on the page.
The Consultation
It all starts with an assessment. At Mint Dental Centre, a first consultation is £50, and a dedicated implant consultation with the implant dentist is £75. Here your mouth health is reviewed, your suitability for an implant is assessed, and your options, timelines and costs are explained properly.
The Implant Itself
Placing the titanium post into the jawbone is the surgical stage. At Mint Dental Centre, single implant placement starts from £1,300. This is the part of the treatment that replaces the root of your missing tooth, and it’s the foundation everything else relies on.
The Abutment and Crown
Once the implant has healed and fused with the bone, a connector (the abutment) and a porcelain crown are fitted on top. Mint’s implant porcelain crown, including the abutment, starts from £1,100. This is the visible part, the bit that looks and feels like a natural tooth.
Putting It Together
Add the placement and the crown, and you arrive at the guide price of around £2,400 for a straightforward single tooth. It’s worth noticing that this is lower than simply adding the two “from” prices together would suggest, which is why the all-in guide price is the useful number to ask about.
Extra Costs Worth Knowing About
Not every case is straightforward, and a good practice will be upfront about this early rather than surprising you mid-treatment.
Bone Grafting
If there isn’t enough healthy bone in the area to hold an implant securely, a bone graft may be needed first. At Mint Dental Centre, bone grafting starts from £550. Bone loss is more common than people expect, particularly when a tooth has been missing for a while, because the jawbone gradually shrinks without a root stimulating it.
Extractions and Other Preparation
If a damaged tooth needs removing before the implant goes in, or you need treatment for gum disease first, those costs sit outside the implant fee itself. Your consultation should identify anything like this, so the quote you receive is realistic.
Follow-Up and Maintenance
Implants need looking after like natural teeth, which means regular check-ups and hygiene visits. It’s not a hidden cost but a small cost that will help to keep your teeth healthy in the long run.
How Mint Dental Centre’s Pricing Stacks Up
The price of implants in London can vary greatly. Some clinics advertise single implants for just under £3,000, including the crown. Others quote £3,250 or more. Some quote much less, but it’s good to know what those lower numbers actually mean.
The “Cheap Implant” Trap
If the price is suspiciously low, then something is probably missing. Maybe it’s the abutment, or the crown, or the scans, or the follow-up appointments. When comparing quotes, make sure to ask yourself the same 3 questions:
- Does this price include the crown and the abutment?
- Are scans, X-rays, and follow-up appointments covered?
- What would trigger additional charges, such as a bone graft?
A quote that answers all three clearly is worth more than a slightly cheaper one that doesn’t.
Who Places Your Implant Matters
Implant dentistry isn’t a formally recognised specialism in the UK, which means experience and training genuinely vary between practitioners. It’s reasonable to ask who will be placing your implant, how many they’ve placed, and what additional training they’ve completed.
Mint Dental Centre’s implant dentist holds a Diploma in Implant Dentistry, a Master’s in Implant Surgery, and a Diploma in Oral Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, and the practice has been placing implants for around 17 years, with patients treated well over a decade ago still doing well today. Credentials aren’t everything, but they’re a sensible thing to weigh alongside price.
Spreading the Cost: What are Finance Options
For most people, the cost of an implant is easier to manage when it’s divided into monthly payments rather than paid in one go. Mint Dental Centre offers an interest-free finance option, with an implant and crown available from around £58 per month over 48 months. Longer terms generally mean smaller payments, though it’s always worth checking the full terms before signing anything.
If you’re weighing up the broader picture of restoring your smile as you get older, our guide to restorative and implant solutions at Mint Dental Centre covers how implants sit alongside crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Implants vs Other Ways of Replacing a Tooth
Implants usually cost more upfront than the alternatives, but cost over time tells a different story.
- Bridges rely on neighbouring teeth for support, which means those teeth need reshaping, and a bridge typically needs replacing at some point.
- Dentures are the most affordable option initially but can shift, need adjusting, and don’t protect the jawbone the way an implant does.
- Implants act like a natural root, preserve the bone, and are designed to last for many years, with the crown typically the only part that may need replacing eventually.
While the initial outlay may be cheaper, this is spread over a much longer lifespan, and so implants are often better value for many patients.
What to Ask at Your Consultation
Walking in prepared makes the conversation more useful. Consider asking:
- What’s included in the quoted price, and what isn’t?
- Do I need any preparatory work, like a graft or extraction?
- From first appointment to final crown, how long will the whole process take?
- What are the risks, and what happens if things go wrong?
- How many follow-up visits and what aftercare will I need?
Quick FAQs
Is the consultation fee deducted from my treatment cost?
Some are stricter than others. Check directly at booking. Call to find out when so there are no surprises.
Can I get dental implants on the NHS?
Implants are rarely available on the NHS, and generally only in specific clinical circumstances. Most patients pay privately.
How long does the whole process take?
Placement itself is relatively quick, but the implant needs a healing period, typically a few months, to fuse with the bone before the crown is fitted.
Are implants painful?
Treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic, and most patients report manageable discomfort afterwards. Sedation can be discussed if you’re anxious.
Final Thoughts
The pricing of implants in London can be confusing to understand. But when you break it down into its components: consultation, placement, crown and any prep work, it’s a lot clearer. Prices start from £2,400 for a single implant and crown at Mint Dental Centre, with easy-to-understand line items and interest-free finance available to make it more affordable.
NHS says that dental implants are a safe and effective option for suitable patients, though a proper assessment is always needed to confirm they’re right for you. Fees can change, so treat the figures here as a guide and confirm exact pricing at your consultation.
If you’d like a clear, personalised quote, call Mint Dental Centre on 0207 587 0100, or visit 41 Clapham Road, a two-minute walk from Oval tube station.
A missing tooth rarely stays a small problem. Neighbouring teeth drift, the bone beneath thins, and chewing gets harder without you quite noticing. Getting a proper quote, even if you’re not ready to commit, is a low-cost way to find out where you actually stand.