Cost of Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that a dentist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. The implant fuses with your bone to provide a stable foundation for the replacement tooth. A replacement tooth, called a crown, is attached to the implant. Dental implants can be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

What is the average cost of Dental Implants?

Dental implants are an excellent tooth replacement option because they most closely match your natural teeth. They don’t require neighboring teeth for support, which allows them to function just like natural teeth.

Dental implants are a lifetime solution, but that doesn’t mean they are cheap. Dental implants are expensive. However, it is not possible to determine the cost unless we examine the patient.

Many patients also choose to invest in cosmetic treatments or teeth whitening procedures, which will increase the total cost of dental implants.

• Location of the Implant

The cost of implants varies based on the type of placement. Implants can be placed in the upper or lower jaw. The implant cost is generally the same for both locations, but in some cases, the surgery might be more complicated and require additional procedures.

• Bone Density

Bone quality is an important factor in determining the cost of dental implants. There is a standard amount of jawbone that must be present in order to accommodate an implant. If this bone has deteriorated due to periodontal disease, tooth loss, or other causes, additional procedures or grafting may be required before the implant can be placed. Bone grafting can add to your cost but gives you a final result that is more natural-looking and functions more like your natural teeth.

• Number of Teeth

If you only need a single dental implant, the cost will be less than if you need a full set of teeth replaced.

Not all patients are good candidates for dental implants. For example, dental implant candidates must have enough bone structure to support dental implants. If a patient has too much bone loss, they may need to receive a bone graft prior to getting dental implants.

Also, if a patient has severe tooth decay, they may need to get a root canal prior to receiving dental implants.

Keep in mind that the overall cost will vary based on the type of dental implant a patient receives. For example, single dental implants will be more expensive than multiple dental implants.

Other factors

There are several factors that determine the cost of dental implants. Some of them are:

• The number of missing teeth
• The type of implant
• The materials used for the implant
• The experience of the dentist
• The location of the clinic
• The overhead expenses