Cost of Dental Implants

The number of implants used for a given restoration is most important in terms of the success of the restoration, not the overall fee and dentists have begun to start charging patients according to the complexity of the dental implant procedure. According to dental practitioners it is much more cost effective when the same dentist both places and restores a patient’s teeth although this is not always possible.

There’s a belief that in the future dental implants will be incorporated into the scope of general practice and implants will be not only much more widespread in their use, but much more cost effective for the patients who need them.

Currently there are two major costs involved in dental implant treatment. The first is the implant itself and the second is the restoration (tooth or teeth) that is inserted into the implant fixture. Fees for these services differ considerably depending on the clinic.   Some fees for a single implant that range from $500.00 to $6,000.00 and an average for implant, across the country should be between $1200.00 and $2500.00..

But in most cases restorations on implants differ to a bigger degree and an individual can pay as much as several thousand dollars for a single restoration up to over $80,000.00 for a total rehabilitation involving dental implants. Fortunately, there are implant restorations available for most people that are in the realistic range and allow many more people today to find a suitable solution to replacing missing teeth. You have to make sure that the dentist that you choose is familiar with all of the restorative options and that you’ve researched the schedule fees for other dentists.

Dental implants are such a costly procedure because a whole team of professionals are needed to complete the job. Also, implant procedures demand a great deal time and effort from the doctor and his staff.   The prosthodontist will closely learn and research your health profile, and then develops a plan to meet your individual needs.

Additionally, surgical staff and the laboratory perform several services to produce the final result such as measuring and preparing materials. The materials used to construct implant prosthodontics are also very expensive and bone grafting, if needed, is additionally costly.

While a basic implant is typically between $1200 and $2500, depending on your circumstances, you have to be prepared for additional costs for things such as in the case of a posterior mandible, sinus elevation, and wide diameter or narrow diameter implants quickly escalate to as much as $15,000 to $30,000 for your lower or upper jaw.