By Arthur Kezian
Dental implants are fixtures of titanium which are surgically screwed into your jaw bone. The implant is an anchor for a naturally-appearing false tooth or a set of false teeth. Dental Implants are often required by people for a number of reasons such as missing tooth or support for dentures. They have revolutionized the way dentists replace missing teeth However, the cost of dental implants is a major deterrent for people who intend to go for dental implants.
A Number of Factors go into the cost of Dental Implants
- Number of Implants: Dental Implant cost increases with the number of implants.
- Bone Augmentation procedures: When bone is not thick enough to accommodate dental implants, surgical procedures are required.
- Material of the implant: The tooth portion of the implant can be made up of different materials and the cost of the implant is affected accordingly Branded ones from standard companies tend to cost more than non-branded ones.
- Expertise of the dentist: A dentist well trained in implantology, with years of experience and successful cases tend to charge a lot more than a dentist at the beginning of his career.
On average, dental implants cost approximately $1,500 to $3,500 per tooth replacement. Additional services for dental implants, such as preparing the jaw bone if needed, can raise the total cost to around $15,000 to $30,000. These cost may vary significantly depending on the type of implant required and the dental health professionals performing the implant procedures. Many providers offer discounts for patients receiving more than one dental implant at a time.
In general, dental insurance does not cover the cost of dental implants. For this reason, many dental implant providers offer financing or payment plans to help patients pay for the cost of dental implants. For example, CareCredit offers payment plans with no interest for balances paid in full within 3 to 18 months, depending on the terms, or payment plans with about 12 percent interest for those who wish to pay over 2 to 5 years. Flexible spending accounts may also allow patients to set aside money to cover the cost of dental implants.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS - 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 https://www.drkezian.com