Can you get dental implants on nhs and why do they cost so much?

NHS: My sister in law had the restorative paid for by the nhs but the implants she paid for out of pocket. It may be on a case by case basis so have your dentist check for you. Implants are expensive because of the cost of the education, materials and equipment needed to place them correctly. Labs charge more for restorations as the implant cases require more time and effort. Pts love the results.

Surgery: Implants may be covered by nhs, but plans may vary. Also, implants cost so much because placing the implant/implants requires surgical expertise, several x-rays, time and rechecks. Then the dentist needs to place a permanent crown on the implant.

Limited criteria : My research shows that the british national health service (nhs) has a very limited criteria for setting dental implants. You must be born with a congenital defect like a cleft lip or palate and are missing 6 or more teeth. Also implants are allowed for (recent) "trauma" such as road accidents or head or neck cancer surgery. That is all they cover!