Best Dental Implant Practices in London
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Putney sits on the south bank of the Thames in the London Borough of Wandsworth, offering a blend of village-like charm and excellent transport links into central London. The area is well served by dental practices, though finding one with genuine implant expertise requires careful comparison. Whether you need a single dental implant to replace a missing tooth or a full-arch restoration to rebuild an entire smile, the practices serving Putney vary widely in pricing, specialist qualifications and clinical transparency. We analysed 1,500 dental practices within 10 km of Putney, verified each one for dental implant services, and narrowed the field to the 10 best based on patient ratings, review volume and clinical credentials.
| Rank | Practice | Rating | Reviews | Starting Price | Implant Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental By Design | 5.0 | 1,128 | £1,695 | 8.5/10 |
| 2 | Fulham Road Dental | 5.0 | 558 | Not published | 6/10 |
| 3 | Putney Hill Dental Practice | 5.0 | 441 | Not published | 6.5/10 |
| 4 | Progressive Dentistry | 5.0 | 353 | £2,900 | 7/10 |
| 5 | Pure Smiles Dental Practice | 5.0 | 200 | £2,952 | 8/10 |
| 6 | Ethicare Dental Practice | 5.0 | 101 | Not published | 6/10 |
| 7 | Chelsea & Fulham Dentist | 4.9 | 752 | £3,500 | 7.5/10 |
| 8 | Castelnau Dentists | 4.9 | 646 | £2,750 | 7.5/10 |
| 9 | Kings Dental Clinic | 4.8 | 811 | £2,340 | 7/10 |
| 10 | The Care Dental Practice | 4.8 | 458 | £2,500 | 7/10 |
Dental By Design comfortably leads this list on both affordability and review volume. Single implants start at £1,695 and full-arch restorations from £6,995, making it the most competitively priced option in the Putney area. The practice employs four MSc-qualified implantologists and operates an in-house laboratory, which allows greater control over the manufacturing process and turnaround times. Their proprietary Vivo Bridge full-arch system, combined with a reported 99.12% success rate across more than 10,000 placed implants, points to a clinic with deep specialist focus. Free CBCT consultations and Saturday availability further strengthen the offering.
The main trade-off is geography. At 3.5 km from Putney, reaching Dental By Design requires crossing the Thames, which may add time to each appointment. For patients who prioritise a local practice within walking distance, this could be a drawback across the multiple visits that implant treatment typically demands.
Implant Score: 8.5/10
Fulham Road Dental offers some of the most generous opening hours in this group, staying open until 7:30 pm on weekdays and providing Saturday morning sessions. The practice holds a flawless 5.0 rating across 558 reviews, suggesting consistently positive patient experiences across a meaningful sample size. Having orthodontic, endodontic and periodontic specialists under one roof means that complex cases requiring multi-disciplinary input can be managed without external referrals.
The absence of published implant pricing makes it difficult to assess value before booking a consultation. The practice does not disclose specific implant credentials or the systems it uses online, which limits the ability to compare its clinical offering directly against more transparent competitors.
Implant Score: 6/10
For patients who want to stay local, Putney Hill Dental Practice is the most conveniently situated option on this list, sitting just 400 metres from central Putney. The practice benefits from having a periodontist on the team for implant placement, which brings specialist knowledge of the gum and bone structures that directly influence long-term implant stability. The in-house endodontist and orthodontist add comprehensive specialist coverage for patients who may need additional work alongside their implant treatment.
No implant pricing is available online, and the specific qualifications of the implant team are not published on the practice website. Before-and-after case studies, which many patients find helpful when evaluating clinical quality, are also absent. Prospective patients will need to attend a consultation to gather the information necessary for an informed comparison.
Implant Score: 6.5/10
Progressive Dentistry has been recognised with a London's Best Dental Practice award at the Dentistry Awards, lending independent validation to its reputation. The membership programme offering 20% off treatments is a notable differentiator, reducing the single implant cost to £2,320 — one of the more competitive prices in this ranking when the discount is applied. Free video consultations available six days a week make initial assessment convenient, and the investment in advanced technology including Waterlase laser and operating microscopes suggests a strong commitment to clinical precision.
The surgeon credentials behind the implant programme are not published online, and no implant brand or system is disclosed. Full-arch pricing starts at £25,000, which places it at the higher end compared with practices such as Dental By Design. At 2.5 km from Putney, the practice requires a short journey but remains within comfortable reach.
Implant Score: 7/10
Pure Smiles stands out for its zygomatic implant capability, a rare and technically demanding procedure that enables patients with severe bone loss to receive implants without bone grafting. Dr Riz Syed, who founded the Global Implant Institute and has placed thousands of implants, brings significant specialist experience. The practice uses 100% digital planning workflows, and the availability of both sedation and clinical hypnotherapy provides options for patients who experience dental anxiety.
Pricing sits at the upper end of the spectrum for single implants, and the All-on-4 range of £25,419-£50,836 is the highest on this list. The practice is located 2.2 km from Putney and requires crossing the Thames. No GDC registration number is published for the lead implantologist on the website. Friday hours end at 1:30 pm and there is no weekend availability, which limits scheduling flexibility.
Implant Score: 8/10
Ethicare Dental Practice combines a local Putney location with a perfect 5.0 Google rating, and being situated on the Upper Richmond Road means no Thames crossing is required. The presence of a periodontist on the team is a meaningful clinical advantage for implant placement, as these specialists have advanced training in the supporting structures of the teeth. The in-house endodontist and orthodontist provide additional coverage for patients who may require root canal treatment or alignment work as part of their wider treatment plan.
With 101 reviews, Ethicare has the smallest review base on this list, which provides a narrower window into patient experience. No implant pricing, team qualifications or implant system details are published online. Prospective patients will need to book a consultation to assess both the cost and clinical credentials of the implant team before making a comparison.
Implant Score: 6/10
Chelsea & Fulham Dentist demonstrates a level of transparency that several higher-rated practices on this list do not match, publishing GDC registration numbers for all clinicians. An American Board Certified Endodontist sits on the team, along with multiple implant-trained dentists, and the practice holds a Dental Phobia Certification for nervous patients. At 752 reviews, this is one of the larger review pools in the ranking, providing a robust basis for assessing patient satisfaction.
The all-inclusive single implant price of £3,500 is the highest for a single implant on this list. The practice is 2.8 km from Putney and requires crossing the Thames. No specific implant system is disclosed, no success rate is published, and there are no weekend appointments available.
Implant Score: 7.5/10
Castelnau Dentists is one of the few practices on this list to disclose its implant system, using Nobel Biocare — one of the most established and clinically validated brands in implant dentistry. The all-inclusive pricing of £2,750 for a single implant with crown offers strong value given the premium system used. At 1.5 km from Putney, the Barnes location is relatively close without requiring a Thames crossing. The practice operates dual NHS and private services, and ground-floor wheelchair access adds practical convenience.
Appointments are limited to weekday hours only, with no evening or weekend availability. No implant warranty is mentioned on the website, no success rate data is published, and finance options are not advertised. While the principals are named, detailed implant-specific qualifications for the team are not disclosed online.
Implant Score: 7.5/10
Kings Dental Clinic brings over two decades of implant experience, having offered the procedure since 2003. The practice provides the most detailed pricing breakdown in this ranking, listing costs for single implants, bridges, bone grafts and sinus lifts at multiple price points, which suggests different implant system options are available. With 811 reviews it has the second-highest review volume on the list, and same-day implant options are offered for suitable cases. Dual NHS and private services provide additional flexibility.
At 3.0 km from Putney, the Hammersmith location requires crossing the Thames. Team credentials are not verifiable online, and the pricing was last confirmed in January 2023, so figures may have changed. No implant brand is named, no warranty information is published, and the 4.8 rating, while strong, is the joint-lowest in this ranking.
Implant Score: 7/10
The Care Dental Practice has developed a specialist anxiety management programme called the Enjoyable Dentistry Technique, complemented by nitrous oxide sedation, making it a strong choice for patients who find dental visits stressful. With over 6,000 implant procedures completed and a claimed 99% success rate, the practice brings substantial volume experience. Sinus lift pricing from £638 is the lowest on this list, and the availability of 0% finance helps spread the cost of treatment.
At 3.2 km, this is the most distant practice from Putney on the list and requires crossing the Thames. Team qualifications are not published online, GDC registration numbers are absent from the website, and no specific implant system is disclosed. There are no weekend appointments available, which may present scheduling challenges for working patients.
Implant Score: 7/10
Our ranking draws on a combination of publicly verifiable data points rather than subjective opinion. Google rating served as the primary filter, with all 10 practices scoring 4.8 or above. Within that bracket, review volume acted as a tiebreaker — a 5.0 rating from over 1,000 reviews carries more statistical weight than the same score from 100.
Beyond ratings, we assessed each practice against implant-specific criteria: whether pricing is published transparently, the qualifications and credentials of the implant team, the range of implant systems offered, the availability of in-house diagnostic technology such as CBCT scanning, and the breadth of opening hours including evenings and weekends. Practices that disclose GDC registration numbers, name their implant brands and publish warranty or success rate data scored higher for clinical transparency.
Distance from Putney was noted for context but did not penalise or boost a practice's position in the ranking. A patient willing to travel 3 km to access better pricing or deeper specialist expertise should have that option presented clearly alongside more local choices.
It is important to note that dental implants are a surgical procedure with a well-documented success rate of 95-98%, but outcomes depend on individual factors including bone density, oral hygiene and whether the patient smokes. We recommend consulting with at least two practices before proceeding, and confirming that your chosen implantologist is registered with the General Dental Council. If you are concerned about whether implants are painful, most practices on this list offer sedation options to ensure comfort during treatment.
If you are open to exploring beyond Putney, these neighbouring areas also have highly rated implant practices:
Reviewed by Dr. Rob Jung , Cosmetic Dentistry
Experienced dentist with a special interest in implant dentistry and endodontology, known for a relaxed and reassuring manner.
14+ years experience
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