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Dental implants in Notting Hill

Dental implants in Notting Hill at Pembridge Dental replace a missing tooth with a titanium post in the jaw and a crown on top, planned and placed at the practice.

£2,950per implant, including planning, placement and the crown · see the fee guide

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Planned and placed by Dr Karthikeyan Ponnusami, a visiting dentist with a special interest in implants (GDC 267904).

  • Dental implant£2,950
  • Planned and placed byDr Karthikeyan Ponnusami
  • Full-mouth X-ray£95
  • Your planIn writing, with costs

Replacing missing teeth

What a dental implant is

A dental implant replaces the root of a missing tooth. A small titanium post is placed in the jawbone, where it heals and bonds with the bone over several months. A crown, made to match your other teeth, is then fitted on top.

Because the implant is held by the bone rather than by the teeth either side, nothing has to be done to the neighbouring teeth. That is the main difference from a bridge, which usually needs the teeth on either side cut down to support it.

Why some people need bone grafting

When a tooth has been missing for a while, the bone that held it slowly shrinks. Sometimes there is not enough left to hold an implant securely. A bone graft adds bone to the area so it can. In the upper back jaw, a sinus lift raises the floor of the sinus to make room for new bone.

Not everyone needs grafting, and it is not something to guess at. Your X-rays or scan show the bone clearly, and we explain whether grafting is needed, how long it adds and what it costs before you decide.

Planned carefully, explained clearly

Implant treatment is a commitment of time and money, so the planning matters. You see every stage and every cost in writing first. If an implant is not the best option for you, we will say so and explain the alternatives, which may include a bridge or a denture.

If you are new to the practice, the first step is a check-up. All our prices are on the fee guide, and our new patients page explains your first visit.

A treatment room at Pembridge Dental in Notting Hill, a navy dental chair under a square ceiling light
192 Campden Hill Road, Notting Hill

Sinus lift: when the upper jaw needs more bone

Above the upper back teeth sit the sinuses, air spaces in the cheekbones. When a back tooth has been missing for a while, the bone below the sinus thins, and there may not be enough height left to hold an implant securely.

A sinus lift makes room for new bone. Through a small opening, the thin lining of the sinus floor is gently lifted and bone graft material is placed underneath. Over the following months it becomes firm bone that an implant can be placed into. Sometimes this is done at the same visit as the implant, and sometimes a few months before.

Not everyone needs one. Your X-ray or scan shows how much bone there is, and we only suggest a sinus lift when there is not enough. At Pembridge Dental a sinus lift is £1,000 to £1,500, on top of the implant, and it appears in your written plan before you decide. Like any surgery it carries risks, including infection and the sinus lining tearing, and we explain them at your consultation.

Sinus lift

£1,000 to £1,500only if needed

Who dental implants suit, and who they do not

It suits you if

  • You have one or more missing teeth and want a fixed replacement rather than a removable denture.
  • You do not want neighbouring healthy teeth cut down to support a bridge.
  • Your general health is good and your gums are healthy, or can be treated first.
  • You are ready for a treatment that takes several months from start to finish.

It may not suit you if

  • You smoke heavily: smoking raises the chance of an implant failing.
  • You have gum disease that has not been treated.
  • You have certain medical conditions or take certain medicines that affect healing. We go through your medical history in detail before recommending an implant.
  • There is not enough bone, and bone grafting is not suitable for you.

What happens, step by step

  1. Step 1: Consultation and scans

    We examine your mouth, take X-rays or a scan to see the bone, and talk through whether an implant is right for you and what the alternatives are.

  2. Step 2: Your written plan

    You get a written treatment plan with every stage and cost, including any bone grafting, before you decide.

  3. Step 3: Placing the implant

    The implant is placed in the jaw under local anaesthetic, then left to heal and bond with the bone.

  4. Step 4: Fitting the crown

    Once the implant has healed, usually after several months, the crown is made to match your teeth and fitted on top.

Results and aftercare

How an implant feels

A healed implant with its crown is fixed in place, so you brush it and eat with it like a natural tooth. How long it lasts depends a great deal on how well it is cared for.

Looking after it

Brush twice a day, clean around the implant with interdental brushes, and keep up regular hygiene visits and check-ups so the gum and bone around it stay healthy.

If you need bone grafting

If there is not enough bone where the tooth was, a bone graft or sinus lift can build it up first. It adds time and cost, and we explain both before you decide.

How much dental implants cost

Fees at Pembridge Dental

Dental implant

£2,950per implant, including planning, placement and the crown

Sinus lift

£1,000 to £1,500only if needed

New patient exam

£120new patient exam

Full-mouth X-ray (OPG)

£95

A sinus lift is only needed when there is not enough bone in the upper back jaw. Private fees, confirmed in your written treatment plan before any treatment starts. See the full fee guide.

Who carries out dental implants

Dr Karthikeyan Ponnusami, dentist with a special interest in implants at Pembridge Dental

Dr Karthikeyan Ponnusami

Dentist with a special interest in implants and advanced restorative dentistry

GDC 267904 · BDS, 2005; MClinDent (Prosthodontics), King's College London

Plans and places dental implants for Pembridge patients. He has more than 20 years' experience in implant and restorative dentistry, including full-mouth rehabilitation on teeth or implants, bone and gum grafting with sinus lifts, and replacing old veneers, crowns and bridges. He helped set up Malaysia's first private dental school and taught dental students there for several years.

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Dental Implants: your questions

Still have a question?

Call reception on 020 7727 3976, Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk it through before you book.

How much do dental implants cost in Notting Hill?

A dental implant at Pembridge Dental is £2,950 per implant. That price includes the planning, placing the implant and the crown fitted on top at the end. If you need extra bone in the upper back jaw, a sinus lift is £1,000 to £1,500. Everything you need is listed in your written treatment plan, with the cost of each stage, before you decide to go ahead.

Does getting a dental implant hurt?

Implant placement is done under local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure rather than pain during the procedure. Afterwards some soreness, swelling or bruising for a few days is common, and normal painkillers usually help. We give you aftercare advice before you leave.

How long does implant treatment take?

Implant treatment usually takes several months from start to finish. The implant needs time to heal and bond with the bone before the crown is fitted. If bone grafting is needed first, that adds time. Your plan sets out each stage.

What is a bone graft, and will I need one?

A bone graft adds bone where there is not enough to hold an implant, often because the tooth was lost some time ago. Not everyone needs one. Your X-rays or scan show whether you do, and we explain it before you decide.

What is a sinus lift, and will I need one?

A sinus lift adds bone under the sinus in the upper back jaw, where there is sometimes too little bone to hold an implant. Only some people need one, and your X-ray or scan shows whether you do. At Pembridge Dental it is £1,000 to £1,500, and it is in your written plan before you decide.

Implant or bridge: which is better?

An implant replaces a tooth without touching the teeth either side. A bridge is supported by the neighbouring teeth, which are usually cut down to hold it. Both can work well. We explain the pros and cons for your mouth at the consultation.

How do I look after a dental implant?

Look after an implant as carefully as a natural tooth: brush twice a day, clean around it with interdental brushes, and keep up your hygiene visits and check-ups. Healthy gum and bone around the implant are what keep it in place long term.

Who places the implants at Pembridge Dental?

Implants at Pembridge Dental are planned and placed by Dr Karthikeyan Ponnusami, a visiting dentist with a special interest in implants, registered with the General Dental Council under number 267904. He works alongside Dr Ardalan Eghtedar, who leads the practice.

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