How much does a single tooth implant cost in the UK? (2026 price guide)
A single tooth implant in the UK typically costs £2,500 all-in, and ranges from £950 to £4,450 across the 292 clinics we track. That’s the whole thing – the implant, the connector and the crown on top – but a low headline price often quotes just the implant, so here’s exactly what one tooth should include and what changes the total.
What’s included in a single tooth implant?
Replacing one tooth is really three parts working together: the implant (a small titanium screw placed in your jaw), the abutment (the connector that sits on top), and the crown (the visible tooth you chew with). A proper all-in price for one tooth should also cover the consultation, a 3D scan, placing the implant and your follow-up visits. If a quote looks unusually cheap, it’s often the implant only – the abutment and crown get added later, so always ask for the single all-in figure before you compare.
How much does one dental implant cost?
Across the UK, a single implant runs from £950 to £4,450, with a typical all-in price of £2,500. For one tooth, a lot of that is fixed whichever tooth it is – what moves the number is your starting point:
- Straightforward case – enough healthy bone and no extraction needed – sits at the lower end.
- Extraction first – if the old tooth or root is still there and has to come out.
- Bone graft or sinus lift – if your jaw needs building up before the implant can hold, which usually adds the most.
- Premium implant brand or a specialist surgeon – pushes towards the higher end.
Why do single-implant quotes vary so much?
Two people can be quoted very differently for “one implant”, and it nearly always comes down to what’s bundled in. Watch for:
- Implant-only pricing – the crown and abutment quoted separately, so the real total is higher than it first looks.
- Extras not mentioned upfront – extraction, bone graft, sinus lift or sedation.
- Materials – the implant brand, and whether the crown is porcelain or zirconia.
- Location – central London and specialist practices charge more than a general dentist just outside the city.
Single implant vs bridge vs denture (for one missing tooth)
For a single gap you’ve really got three options. An implant costs the most upfront but replaces the tooth on its own and lasts decades. A bridge is cheaper, but it means filing down the two healthy teeth either side of the gap to anchor it – so you’re altering good teeth to fix one. A denture for one tooth is cheapest of all, but it’s removable. If you want the closest thing to a natural tooth and plan to keep it for life, an implant usually wins on cost-per-year. The crown on top is much like a standalone dental crown, and if the old tooth needs removing first, see tooth extraction costs.
How long does a single implant take?
Replacing one tooth is rarely a single appointment. After the implant is placed, the bone needs to fuse to it – usually 3 to 6 months – before the permanent crown goes on. You’re normally given a temporary tooth in the meantime, so you’re not left with a visible gap. Simple cases are quicker; if you need an extraction or graft first, add healing time for that. It’s worth knowing upfront, because the cost tends to spread over a few visits rather than landing all at once.
Does where you live change the price?
Yes – sometimes by a lot for the exact same treatment. The cheapest city we currently track is Southampton (from £950). If you can travel a little, it’s genuinely worth comparing a neighbouring city – here’s what clinics are charging for an implant right now:
| City | From | Typical | Clinics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £995 | £2,250 | 50 | Compare → |
| Manchester | £1,500 | £2,500 | 24 | Compare → |
| Birmingham | £1,475 | £2,750 | 19 | Compare → |
| Glasgow | £1,250 | £2,500 | 15 | Compare → |
| Liverpool | £995 | £2,350 | 12 | Compare → |
| Bristol | £1,500 | £2,983.20 | 11 | Compare → |
| Edinburgh | £1,323 | £2,000 | 11 | Compare → |
| Ipswich | £2,000 | £2,500 | 10 | Compare → |
| Leicester | £1,300 | £2,737.50 | 10 | Compare → |
| Nottingham | £2,334.39 | £2,832.50 | 10 | Compare → |
| Coventry | £1,300 | £2,500 | 9 | Compare → |
| Milton Keynes | £1,195 | £2,400 | 9 | Compare → |
| Plymouth | £1,493 | £2,995 | 9 | Compare → |
| Southampton | £950 | £2,000 | 9 | Compare → |
| Cardiff | £1,650 | £2,979.50 | 8 | Compare → |
| Norwich | £2,050 | £2,725 | 8 | Compare → |
| Cambridge | £1,950 | £3,000 | 7 | Compare → |
| Derby | £1,485 | £2,600 | 7 | Compare → |
| Leeds | £2,250 | £2,625 | 6 | Compare → |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £1,600 | £2,197.50 | 6 | Compare → |
| Reading | £1,494 | £2,700 | 6 | Compare → |
| Sheffield | £1,195 | £3,000 | 6 | Compare → |
| Wolverhampton | £1,355 | £2,500 | 6 | Compare → |
| Bournemouth | £1,200 | £1,800 | 5 | Compare → |
| Luton | £1,100 | £2,150 | 4 | Compare → |
| Oxford | £1,300 | £2,950 | 4 | Compare → |
| Portsmouth | £1,950 | £2,230 | 4 | Compare → |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £2,200 | £2,572.50 | 4 | Compare → |
| Hull | £3,025 | £3,059.50 | 2 | Compare → |
| Swansea | £2,500 | £2,500 | 1 | Compare → |
Live data from TreatmentCosts - updated automatically as clinics change their prices.
Missing more than one tooth?
If you’ve got two or three separate gaps, a rough way to picture the cost is the single-implant price times the number of teeth – though clinics often discount when they place several at once. Get a quick estimate:
Based on live per-tooth prices across 292 UK clinics. A guide, not a quote.
One thing to know: for a whole row of missing teeth you usually don’t pay per tooth – a full arch on four to six implants (All-on-4) works out far cheaper than replacing every tooth individually. For those numbers and the bigger picture, see our main dental implant cost guide.
Is a single implant available on the NHS?
Almost never. The NHS only funds implants in rare medical situations – for example rebuilding teeth after facial injury or cancer treatment. For an everyday missing tooth, an implant is judged “not clinically necessary” when a denture or bridge would do the job, so nearly everyone pays privately. You can read the NHS guidance on dental implants for the detail.
Spreading the cost
Because one implant is a few thousand pounds, most clinics offer 0% finance over 12 months, or longer interest-bearing plans that lower the monthly figure. On longer plans, always check the total repayable – “from £X a month” can quietly add up to more than the headline price.
How to avoid overpaying
- Insist on the all-in price – implant, abutment, crown, scans and follow-ups in one figure.
- Ask what’s not included – extraction, bone graft, sinus lift and sedation are the usual add-ons.
- Compare a few clinics – the gap between the cheapest and dearest we track is £3,500 for the same single tooth.
- Look just outside the city centre – same implant, lower overheads.
- Check the dentist’s implant experience, not just the price – it’s minor surgery, and it needs to last.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a single tooth implant in the UK?
Typically £2,500 all-in – that’s the implant, abutment and crown together – ranging £950–£4,450 across the clinics we track. Cases that need an extraction or bone graft first cost more.
Why are some single-implant quotes so much cheaper?
Usually because they price the implant only and add the abutment and crown later. Always compare the fully itemised, all-in total for the one tooth.
How long does a single dental implant take?
Around 3 to 6 months from placement to final crown, to let the bone fuse to the implant. You’re usually given a temporary tooth in between, and simple cases without a graft are quicker.
Is one implant cheaper than a bridge?
Not usually upfront – a bridge tends to cost less to start with. But an implant doesn’t involve filing down the healthy teeth either side, and it lasts longer, so it often works out better value per year over the long run.
Ready to compare? See dental implant prices by clinic, read the full UK dental implant cost guide, or browse all UK clinics for transparent pricing near you.
