Single Tooth Implant Cost UK: Full Price Breakdown

A single dental implant in the UK commonly costs around £2,000 to £3,500 when the implant fixture, connecting abutment and final crown are all included. In central London or a complex specialist case, the total may reach £4,000 or more. That headline range assumes there is enough healthy bone and gum, the tooth has already been removed or can be extracted simply, and no major additional treatment is required. A CBCT scan, extraction, temporary tooth, bone graft, sinus lift or sedation can add hundreds—or occasionally thousands—of pounds. This is why an advertised "implant from £995" may not resemble the eventual bill. The word implant is sometimes used to describe only the titanium fixture placed in the jaw. A complete replacement tooth also needs an abutment and crown. The prices in this guide are broad UK private estimates for 2026. Every case is different, and a reliable final quotation normally requires an examination and appropriate imaging.

How much does a complete single tooth implant cost?

For a straightforward case, a realistic budget is approximately £2,000 to £3,500 from initial planning to the completed crown. Some competitive clinics offer packages below £2,000, while specialist and central London fees can exceed £4,000.

As a current real-world reference, Bupa Dental Care advertises a starting price of £2,400 for a single implant, abutment and screw-retained porcelain crown, subject to location and suitability. Other UK practices publish complete starting prices from approximately £1,900 to £2,800.

The potential costs across the full pathway may look like this:

Stage or treatment	Typical private UK price
Initial implant consultation	Free to approximately £150
Small dental X-ray	Approximately £10–£30
Panoramic dental X-ray	Approximately £50–£120
CBCT 3D scan	Approximately £100–£300
Routine tooth extraction	Approximately £100–£250
Complex or surgical extraction	Approximately £250–£600+
Implant fixture placement	Approximately £900–£1,600
Implant abutment	Approximately £200–£500
Final implant crown	Approximately £600–£1,400
Temporary tooth, if needed	Approximately £100–£500+
Minor bone graft	Approximately £300–£900
Larger staged bone graft	Approximately £1,000–£2,500+
Sinus lift	Approximately £800–£2,500+
Conscious sedation	Approximately £250–£700+

These items are not added in every case. Many patients need only a consultation, imaging and the core implant package. Others require several preparatory stages, making an itemised treatment plan essential.

What are the three parts of a dental implant?

A complete single-tooth implant restoration usually has three main components.

The implant fixture is a titanium or titanium-alloy post placed into the jawbone. It acts as an artificial tooth root. Over the following months, bone grows closely around its surface in a process called osseointegration.

The abutment is the connecting component between the fixture and replacement tooth. It may be a standard manufactured part or made specifically for the patient.

The implant crown is the visible tooth-shaped restoration. It is usually made from ceramic, zirconia, porcelain fused to metal or a combination of materials. It can be cemented onto the abutment or secured with a small screw.

A quotation that includes only the fixture is not a quotation for a completed tooth. Ask whether the advertised figure includes all three components, the surgery and the laboratory work.

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