Dental Implants
Explained Simply
What implants are, which type fits your case, how the procedure works, how long healing takes and what you should really expect to pay in 2026.
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THE BASICS
What Is a Dental Implant?
A dental implant is a small titanium screw placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the bone has fused to it, the implant carries a crown, a bridge or a full arch of teeth. Unlike a denture, it is fixed, it keeps the jawbone from shrinking and it does not rely on grinding down healthy neighbouring teeth.
Titanium post that replaces the tooth root
Connector between implant and tooth
The visible ceramic tooth on top
OPTIONS
Types of Dental Implants
Single Tooth Implant
One titanium post plus a crown replaces one missing tooth without touching the neighbouring teeth.
Implant Bridge
Two or more implants support a bridge of 3–4 teeth. Cheaper than one implant per missing tooth.
All-on-4 / All-on-6
A fixed full arch of teeth carried by 4 or 6 implants. The standard solution for a whole jaw.
Implant-Supported Denture
A removable denture that clips onto 2–4 implants. The most affordable full-arch option.
Missing a full arch? Read the full mouth implants guide →
STEP BY STEP
The Implant Procedure
1. Consultation & CT scan
The dentist checks bone volume, gum health and takes a 3D scan to plan implant positions.
2. Extractions & bone grafting
Any failing teeth are removed. If bone is thin, a graft or sinus lift is added first.
3. Implant placement
The titanium post is placed into the jaw under local anaesthetic. Usually 30–60 minutes per implant.
4. Osseointegration
The bone fuses to the implant over 3–6 months. A temporary tooth is worn in the meantime.
5. Abutment & crown
The connector and the final crown, bridge or arch are fitted and the bite is adjusted.
PRICES
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
| Country | Single Implant | Full Arch |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3,000 – $6,000 | $24,000 – $50,000 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £2,000 – £3,500 | £15,000 – £30,000 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $800 – $1,200 | $6,000 – $10,000 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $900 – $1,800 | $7,000 – $11,000 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $700 – $1,400 | $7,000 – $11,000 |
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