All Your Dental Implant Options
Whether you’re missing one tooth, several or a full mouth, there are several types of dental implants suited to each tooth loss case – and at Tudor House Dental Surgery in Chester, we offer them all:
- Replace one tooth, several or a full arch
- Single, multiple and full mouth options
- All-inclusive costs starting from £2,980
- Pay monthly with flexible finance up to 3 years
- Free implant consultations to learn which type you need
Discover the right implant option for your tooth loss
In the world of implant dentistry, not every patient needs the same type of dental implant.
The type of dental implant you’re recommended will depend on how many teeth you’re missing, where the gap is located, and your goals, such as whether you’d prefer a fixed or removable solution.
Overview of types
Most dental implants are made of titanium, but ceramic options may be considered in certain aesthetic cases where front-teeth replacement is required.
| Tooth loss case | Best implant option | What it does | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| One missing tooth | Single dental implant | Replaces the individual tooth by the root | A single implant is placed in the jawbone to serve as an artificial tooth root. A custom crown is then fitted on top to match your surrounding teeth. |
| Several missing teeth | Implant-supported bridge | Replaces multiple missing teeth in a row | Instead of placing one implant for every missing tooth, two or more implants can support a fixed bridge to restore several teeth at once. |
| Loose or uncomfortable dentures | Implant-retained denture | Improves denture stability | Dental implants are used as anchors to help the denture clip, snap or lock into place, giving more support than removable denture types. |
| A full arch of missing teeth | Fixed full-arch implants | Replaces a full upper or lower set of teeth | A full set of fixed replacement teeth is attached to 4 to 6 carefully positioned implants, often known as All-on-4 or All-on-6 treatment. |
| Complex tooth loss | Full-mouth bespoke treatment | Rebuilding both smile and bite | A personalised plan may combine single implants, bridges, dentures or full-arch solutions to restore chewing, appearance and confidence. |
Single dental implants for individual tooth loss
If you’re missing one tooth or have individual gaps in your mouth due to tooth loss, a single dental implant is likely going to be your best option to replace the missing root and tooth without having to rely on adjacent teeth.
- Single dental implant for individual gaps
- Surgically placed into the jawbone like a tooth root
- Finished with a dental crown to match your teeth
- Fixed replacement that’s non-removable
- Takes around 3 months from start to finish
- Costs from £2,980 or £95 per month
- Free single implant consultation
Implant bridges for several missing teeth in a row
If you have multiple missing, for example, two, three or more teeth in a row, a dental implant supported bridge is likely your best option, rather than place each gap with a single implant.
Implant bridges use a minimal number of implants to replace multiple teeth; for example, one implant can replace up to two missing teeth in a row.
- Two or more implants support a fixed bridge
- Replacement teeth matched to existing teeth
- Surgically placed into the jaw
- Takes around 3 months from start to finish
- More secure than traditional bridges
- Costs from £4,320 or £138 per month
- Free implant bridge consultation
Implant dentures to stabilise and secure dentures
If you hate loose dentures that rely on glue or suction to stay in place and cause you discomfort, you can stop the movement by upgrading to implant-retained dentures.
- Two/three implants support a full denture
- Surgically placed into the jaw
- Denture is removable but offers better stability
- Takes around 3 months from start to finish
- Improved eating and speech
- Costs from £5,600 or £180 per month
- Free implant denture consultation
Full-arch implants (All-on-4) for fixed teeth
If you’re missing most or all teeth in one jaw (edentulism), then fixed full-arch implant systems like All-on-4 dental implants can replace a full upper or lower set of teeth with a non-removable, palateless prosthetic that can last decades.
- Four dental implants support a bridge of 10-14 teeth
- Dentures you can wear all the time, exposing the palate
- Fixed teeth that are non-removable and permanent
- 3-month process, but with immediate loading of temporary teeth
- The least degree of movement is best for eating and speech
- Costs from £17,500 or £321.72 per month with a £7,500 deposit
- Free implant denture consultation
Types of dental implants by jawbone structure
A dentist might discuss the following types of dental implants with you, particularly if your case is complex:
| Implant type | What it means | When it may be used |
|---|---|---|
| Endosteal implants | The most common type of dental implant, placed directly into the jawbone. | Suitable for many patients with healthy bone levels. |
| Mini implants | Narrower implants sometimes used where space or bone is limited. | May be considered for stabilising loose dentures or smaller gaps. |
| Zygomatic implants | Longer implants placed into the cheekbone rather than the upper jawbone. | Used in advanced upper jaw cases where there has been severe bone loss. |
| Subperiosteal implants | A less common framework-style implant that sits beneath the gum but above the jawbone. | Rarely used today, but may be discussed in unusual cases with limited bone height. |
How much do different types of dental implants cost?
Why choose Tudor House Dental Surgery for dental implants?
- Free dental implant consultations with a dentist
- Single, multiple and full-mouth implant options
- Natural-looking implant teeth matched to your smile
- Advanced implant dentists with MSc Implantology training
- 20 years of experience placing dental implants
- Highly-rated Chester practice since 1983 with 147+ Google reviews
- Affordable finance available over 1 to 3 years
- Early morning, lunchtime and evening appointments
