When you’ve lost a tooth, the last thing you want to be worried about is the cost of getting treatment. You want to be able to find reliable tooth replacements without emptying your bank account.
Dental implants are the most dependable tooth-replacement option, which also places them at the top end of the price spectrum. Don’t let this deter you—Clocktower Family Dental strives to make this wonderful treatment available for everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
Factors That Determine Cost Of Dental Implants
Below is a list of procedures, and preparatory practices that increase the cost of the dental implant procedure:- Potential bone grafting: Sometimes the patient needs some extra bone tissue to support the implants.
- The need to extract the natural tooth or teeth: A tooth may need to be replaced because of infection or fracture, in which case the tooth will be pulled.
- Any health conditions or complications: If gum disease or infections are present, we will need to treat those conditions first.
- Creating models or guides: We’ll need to take some impressions to be able to create a customized crown for your implant.
- A comprehensive dental exam, including 3D imaging: A dental exam will tell us your needs and prepare us for the implantation process.
- Installation of the dental implant(s): The price of this step can vary based on the number and type of implants received.
- Placement of the abutment hardware: The abutment is necessary, no matter what kind of restoration you get.
- Placement of the crown: Another restoration may be used, such as a bridge or denture, to replace your tooth.
What Does the Price of Your Implants Include?
As you are planning for your investment in your implants, you may be interested to know exactly what you’re paying for. Your money can get you the following:-
- An experienced implant surgeon. Our doctors are well-trained and very skilled in the process of implant placement.
- Abutment placement. The abutment is a necessary piece that holds the crown to the implant.
- Permanent crown or dentures. We make our crowns with high-quality porcelain on the same day as your appointment.
- Consultations and examinations. Before we place an implant, we need to do an exam to make sure your mouth is ready to receive your new teeth.
Comparing Dental Implants to Similar Dental Treatments
There are other tooth replacement options available that might fight your budget better than dental implants, however, none of them can offer the value that dental implants can.Dental Bridges
The least expensive way to replace missing teeth is with a dental bridge. Dental bridges are made up of three crowns connected at the base. The outer crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the gap left by a missing tooth so the middle crown/crowns can fill in the space. Dental bridges only last about 10 years on average before needing to be replaced. Dental implants on the other hand can last twice as long, maybe even the rest of your life. If you get a dental bridge, you may need to pay for another one 10 years from now, but you’ll only ever need to replace the crown on your dental implant, not the entire thing.
Dentures
The next cheapest option for tooth replacement is dentures. You can get a partial denture to replace some of your teeth or a full denture to replace all of them in one arch. Regular dentures are cost-effective but come with the following disadvantages:- Dentures need extra care.
- You need to apply adhesive multiple times a day.
- Dentures tend to slip or fall out.
- Some foods are too hard or sticky for dentures.
No Dental Work vs. Dental Implants
You can opt to get no treatment for your missing tooth. This option may seem to save you money now, but you might run into more expensive problems in the future:- Gingivitis and periodontitis.
- Chronic tooth loss.
- Speech problems.
- Difficulty chewing certain foods.
- A dip in self-confidence.
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