Dental implants can be a costly procedure. An entire team of
professionals is often needed to deliver a long-lasting smile. Dental
implant procedures demand a
great deal of the doctor's and staff's time and effort. The doctor intensely
studies your health profile, and then develops a plan to meet your unique needs.
Additionally, surgical staff and the laboratory perform several services to produce the
desired result. The materials used to construct implant are also very
expensive. Bone grafting, if needed, is additionally costly.
A traditional implant is typically about $1,500.
for the implant and $1,000. to $1,500. for the crown that will go on
top of the implant. Depending on
your circumstances additional costs for things such as in the case of a posterior
mandible, bone regeneration, sinus elevation, and wide diameter or narrow diameter
implants quickly escalate in cost. Mini dental implants usually cost
less over all than traditional implants.
As with many dental costs, the cost of your
dental implant will vary due to your geographical region and the
quality and number of the doctors performing the dental implant
procedure.
Next: Considerations
for people interested in dental implants
- Introduction to dental implants
section
- Dental implants - an overview
- Who is a candidate for dental implants?
- Dental implants - Procedure description
- Types of tooth implants
- How much do dental implants cost?
- Things to consider - Advantages and disadvantages of dental
implants
- Dental implants - Before and after photos
- Personal stories from people who have had dental
implants
- Choosing the color of the dental implant crown
- Discuss dental implants on our message board
