Single tooth implant in Tenbury Wells
What does a single implant involve?
A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a titanium post in the jawbone and a crown on top. Nothing is done to the teeth either side. The price at Tenbury Dental Centre is £2,850, which includes the implant, the crown and a 3 year guarantee on the fixture.
If you have had a gap for years, or a tooth that cannot be saved, this is usually the option that feels most like having your own tooth back. You brush and floss it like any other tooth, and because the post keeps the jawbone in use, the bone under the gap is not left to shrink.
Treatment is planned on a 3D CBCT scan and carried out here by Vishal Patel, with sedation available if you would like it.
£2,850 including the crownIt stands on its own, so your other teeth are left alone
A bridge fills a gap by being cemented to the teeth either side, which usually means cutting those teeth down to carry it. An implant does not need them. The post does the job the root used to do, and the crown sits on the post.
That has two knock-on benefits. The teeth next to the gap stay as they are, and the bone around the implant stays in use, much as it would around a natural root, which helps limit the shrinkage that follows losing a tooth.
In selected cases, a tooth that cannot be saved can be removed and the implant placed on the same day, with a provisional crown so you are never left with a gap.
Three stages and most of the time is healing
From first scan to final crown is usually three to six months. You will have a handful of appointments; the rest is your bone quietly bonding to the implant.
Planning
Examination, a 3D CBCT scan of the jaw and a look at the gum. We plan the exact position in software and give you a written plan and price. If bone is thin, we tell you now and explain the options.
Placing the implant
Under local anaesthetic, with sedation if you want it. The implant is placed into the bone, sometimes with a surgical guide, and the gum is stitched. In suitable cases a provisional crown goes on the same day.
Your crown
Once the bone has bonded, usually three to six months, a crown is made to match the shape and shade of your other teeth and fixed to the implant. Then it is simply brushing, flossing and your hygiene visits.
Timings vary with healing and are confirmed in your plan.
Is a single implant right for you?
You have one tooth missing, whether it went last month or twenty years ago
You have a tooth that cannot be saved and want to plan what replaces it
You would rather not have healthy neighbouring teeth prepared for a bridge
Your gums are healthy, or you are willing to treat gum disease first
You have enough bone, or you are open to grafting if the scan shows it is needed
You are nervous about surgery and would like sedation to be an option
Your dentist confirms suitability at your consultation after examining your gums and your scan.
Implant, bridge or partial denture?
| Single implant | Bridge | Partial denture | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What holds it | A titanium post in the bone | The teeth either side of the gap | Clasps on nearby teeth and the gum |
| Teeth either side | Untouched | Usually cut down to carry the bridge | Clasps rest on them |
| Bone under the gap | Kept in use | Not in use | Not in use |
| Looks and feels | Like a single natural tooth | Like three joined teeth | A removable plate |
| Cleaning | Brush and floss normally | Floss threaded under the bridge | Taken out and cleaned |
| Visits | Three stages, three to six months | Usually two | Usually three or four |
| Cost | £2,850 | Priced in your plan | From £699 |
If you are missing more than one tooth, you do not necessarily need one implant per tooth. Two implants can carry a small bridge. Ask us and we will explain what your scan allows.
Patients on their single implant
Real reviews from Tenbury Dental Centre patients, quoted as they wrote them.
★★★★★
I joined knowingly that I required a dental implant which I was quite anxious about. Dr Vishal Patel put my mind at rest on every visit, treatment was smooth and painless and the result perfect. I now call it my “Mercedes” tooth. All the receptionists, dental assistants, dental surgeons and hygienists put the patient first.
Patient reviewGoogle, April 2026★★★★★
I received my first dental implant. My care plan and treatment was exceptional.
Patient reviewvia SMG★★★★★
I have just had some dental implants and teeth whitening done by Dr Vish. After a consultation with Vish all the options were discussed and procedures explained. I am delighted with the results. I can smile again with confidence. I can highly recommend Vish and the team at Tenbury Dental Centre. Thank you so much.
PhilGoogle review
What £2,850 includes
One figure, with the pieces people usually ask about.
The implant fixture
A Neodent implant, part of the Straumann Group, placed on a CBCT-planned position.
The abutment and crown
The connector and the final tooth, matched to your own teeth in shape and shade.
Planning and scans
Your examination, 3D CBCT scan and the digital planning behind the surgery.
A 3 year guarantee
On the implant fixture, provided you follow the maintenance plan. Terms in writing with your plan.
Three hygienist visits
Free of charge in your first year, to help the gum around the implant settle and stay healthy.
Not included
Bone grafting (from £495) or a sinus lift (from £475) if your scan shows they are needed. We tell you before you decide.
Quoted up front
Dental implants
| Dental implants | Fees |
|---|---|
|
Dental implant with crown
Includes a three year guarantee. |
Fees: From £2,850 |
|
All-on-4
A full arch supported by four implants. |
Fees: From £16,700 |
| Bone grafting | Fees: From £495 |
| Sinus lift | Fees: From £475 |
What does a single implant involve?
Three stages: planning on a 3D scan, placing the implant under local anaesthetic, and fitting the crown once the bone has bonded, usually three to six months later. You will have a handful of appointments at Tenbury Dental Centre; most of the time in between is simply healing.
Does it hurt to have an implant placed?
The implant is placed under local anaesthetic, so the area is fully numb during surgery. Afterwards most people describe a few days of soreness that ordinary painkillers manage. If you are anxious, two of our dentists are trained in conscious sedation, so you can be relaxed for the appointment.
Can I have an implant on the same day as the tooth comes out?
In selected cases, yes. If the socket is healthy and there is enough bone, the damaged tooth can be removed and the implant placed in the same visit, sometimes with a provisional crown so you leave without a gap. Your scan and examination tell us whether that is possible for you.
What if I do not have enough bone?
A CBCT scan shows exactly how much bone there is. Where it is thin, bone grafting from £495 or, for upper back teeth, a sinus lift from £475 can often make an implant possible. Both are explained and priced before you decide, and if we think a bridge would serve you better, we will say so.
What is included in the £2,850?
The implant fixture, the abutment and the crown, your planning scan, a 3 year guarantee on the fixture, and three hygienist visits in the first year. Bone grafting or a sinus lift, if needed, are priced separately and quoted up front. The full list is on our fees page.
Does smoking affect implants?
Yes. Smoking slows healing around the implant and makes failure more likely, particularly in the first weeks. We will not refuse to treat you for smoking, but we will be honest about the risk and encourage you to cut down or stop around the time of surgery.
How do I look after an implant?
Much as you look after a natural tooth: brush twice a day, clean between the teeth, and keep up your hygiene visits. The gum around an implant can become inflamed just as it can around a tooth, which is why three hygienist visits are included in your first year.
Can I spread the cost?
Yes. For treatment over £500 we offer an interest-free option over 12 months, and we may take a 50 per cent deposit with the balance after completion. Credit is subject to status. See our finance options or ask at your consultation.
Start with a scan and a conversation
Come in, let us look at the gap and your bone on a 3D scan, and leave with a written plan and price. No pressure to go ahead.
£2,850 including the crown. Treatment is subject to a consultation and clinical assessment. Every mouth is different, so what is right for you is something we work out together at your consultation. Individual results vary. Or get in touch here.
A fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, anchored to the teeth either side or to implants. Metal-free options and an honest comparison with implants.
A full arch of fixed teeth on four implants, from £16,700. A provisional bridge is fitted on the day of surgery and the final bridge four to six months later.