More than one missing tooth changes the maths
A run of missing teeth — after gum disease, extractions over the years, or an injury — does more damage than a single gap. Chewing shifts to one side, the bite collapses gradually into the space, and the remaining teeth take load they were never designed for. A removable partial denture fills the visual gap, but many people find it moves when they eat, presses on the gums, and gets left in a drawer.
Implants fix the problem at the root — literally. And because implants are strong, you rarely need one for every missing tooth.
Two ways to rebuild a gap
- Individual implant crowns — each missing tooth gets its own implant and crown. Best when the gaps are scattered, or when you want each tooth independent.
- An implant-supported bridge — two implants carry a bridge of three or even four teeth. The bridge is fixed to the implants, not to your natural teeth, so nothing healthy gets cut down and nothing comes out at night. For a row of missing teeth this is usually the more economical and more elegant answer.
Which is right for you depends on where the gaps are, how your bite works and what the bone offers — exactly what the CBCT (3D) scan at your consultation shows. Jon plans the positions digitally before anything happens in your mouth.
What treatment looks like
- £90 consultation with CBCT scan — assessment of your teeth, gums, bite and bone, then a written plan with a fixed quote for your specific case.
- Placement — the implants are placed under local anaesthetic, usually in one visit. Temporary teeth cover any visible gaps while you heal.
- Integration — two to four months while bone locks the implants in place.
- The bridge or crowns — made to match your natural teeth and fitted by Jon, with the bite adjusted precisely.
What it costs
Multiple-implant cases vary too much for a single honest price — two implants carrying a three-tooth bridge is a very different treatment from four scattered single crowns. That's why pricing is confirmed individually after assessment: you'll get a written treatment plan and fixed quote, with every component itemised, before anything begins. As a reference point, a single implant with crown is from £2,750 — see the cost page for how pricing works and what's included. Patient finance through Tabeo is available on treatment plans of £3,000 or more, which most multiple-implant plans reach.
As with all implant treatment: it isn't suitable for everyone, results take months rather than weeks, and suitability is always assessed before anything is recommended.
