Dental implants, when done right, have an incredibly high (greater than 95%) success rate. Cheap Dental Implants, offered in clinics from Tampa to Tijuana, come with some risk.
Quality care, expertise and teamwork all contribute to the success of Dental Implants. Here are some of the reasons why getting cheap Dental Implants can wind up being very costly:
1. Initial Assessment – Placing Dental Implants is a process that begins with an assessment by your dentist or prosthodontist, to make sure you are a good candidate for implants. A clinic in Tijuana may provide transportation to and from the Mexican border, but they probably won’t take the time to assess your medical status, make sure your bones and surrounding tissue are healthy, plan follow-up care or establish a trusting doctor-patient relationship.
2. A Solid Team – Dental Implants require a team approach. Not only is the patient a part of the team, but so are the clinic and lab staff. Going to a clinic that does wholesale procedures won’t give you the trust and support you need to help you through the process from start to finish.
3. Exact Placement – Dental Implants have to be properly placed, so that they fit and heal properly. The first step is an x-ray. A panoramic x-ray or CT Scan allows your prosthodontist to see exactly where to place your implant. If this isn’t done, your implant may never fit properly. Implants can fail if a dentist does not properly analyze the bone correctly and misaligns the implant.
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Skill and Knowledge – It takes skill, precision and patience to make an opening in which to place the implant. In a do-it-fast-, get-them-in-and-out clinic, this vital step is not always done as carefully as it should be, resulting in an implant that may not stay in place and will result in failure.
5. It’s a Process – The body’s own healing process makes the implant strong and permanent. It does this as the bone grows around the implant and makes it stable. This is called osseointegration. This process can take a few months to complete. It’s possible to get “dental implants in one day” but this is a solution that needs follow up … not something that can be done in one trip to Tijuana.
6. Aesthetics – You want your teeth to look perfect and getting them perfect takes artistry and expertise. We have a lab in our office, so that our technicians can get the aesthetics just right. We want you to leave looking your best. Some clinics just want you to leave … not matter how you look.
7. Expertise – All surgeries, no matter how simple, come with some risks. You want a prosthodontist who is experienced in every aspect of the procedure, from start to finish. Dr. Stone teaches implant dentistry to other dentists at local continuing dental education programs. Being able to work with a team you can trust, who will be there when you need them, can mean the difference between success and failure.
8. Total Health – Dental Implants not only have to look good; they have to work with the rest of your teeth to make sure that you can eat, drink and breathe properly. Only good follow-up and continued care can ensure that your results are perfect.
9. Technical Competence – Much research has, and is, being done on the materials used for Dental Implants. Your prosthodontist should be knowledgable about current research and the best options for each patient. You don’t want cheap, low-cost materials in your mouth which can cause infection and ultimate failure of the implant.
10 Follow-Up Care – The success of Dental Implants are a team effort. The team consists of the doctor, the patient and staff. The more knowledgable you are about how to care for Dental Implants, the better the outcome. Follow-up care, by the patient and staff, is crucial to obtaining a favorable outcome. You can go back to Tijuana… or choose a prosthodontist who will be with you from start to finish.
Our office offers affordable Dental implants that suit most budgets and schedules.Contact us today to request an appointment for a free consultation.
I am happy to recommend Dr. Stone. He is the best dentist of many I have endured. He is honest, wise, charming, his advice is always thoughtful and right. My implants are wonderful!”
-Marion G. Wells, August 10, 2014
