Factors That Help Determine The Cost Of Dental Implants

Among our many dental services, Community Dental Group provides dental implants for individuals living in Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village. Dental implants have long been recognized as the best long-term alternative for replacing teeth that are broken or damaged due to traumatic injury or have been lost due to tooth decay. However, we have seen that they are rarely covered by many insurance plans because of their classification as an elective (not recommended by the dentist) cosmetic dentistry procedure.

The most common concern of those patients who are considering the replacement of broken or missing teeth is the cost involved with getting dental implants. Typically, there are factors that determine or influence the cost of dental implants including:

Required number of implants (posts) – this is the component that actually replaces the tooth root that is missing. It is basically the anchor that holds a bridge, crown, of denture plate in place. Consequently, if you are only getting a single implant, you will pay less than the patient who is getting two or more.

Quality and type of restoration chosen – as a compliment to your dental implants, the quality and type of restoration chosen are other factors that will impact the cost. For example, a complete set of dentures will cost considerably more than a partial bridge. However, the quality factor will usually upset the fewer teeth / lower cost ratio. Additionally, there are different costs associated with the different high performance acrylics and dental porcelains.

Additional procedures may be required – sometimes, an additional procedure may be required prior to the implant procedure. The 4 most common ones are:

• Bone grafting to add mass and secure the implant post – if the implant procedure is done early on, this can also reduce the risk of further bone loss.
• Periodontal therapy – the healthier one’s mouth is, the greater the success rate of the dental implant procedure. If gum or periodontal disease is present, this must be treated prior to the implant procedure.
• Sinus lifts – this procedure adds bone mass in the molar and premolar areas of the upper jaw in order to enhance how well the implant is secured.
• Teeth extractions – you may need to have a decayed or unhealthy tooth/teeth pulled prior to getting implant supported dentures.

Although there are a number of factors that can influence the cost of getting dental implants, practicing proper dental hygiene can be a key factor when it comes to a healthy mouth and teeth. In addition to brushing and flossing after every meal at home, you should see a dentist twice a year at Community Dental Group. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.