Tooth Implantation Cost

In most patient satisfaction surveys, dental implant satisfaction rates exceed 90 percent. Most people love the way dental implants look and feel. The process also gets rave reviews, especially when combined with extras like new teeth in a day.

Tooth implantation cost is about the only low-ranking area. Even then, the satisfaction rate is usually above 70 percent. Most people expect to pay a premium for the stunning results that dental implants deliver. Perhaps this post can shed some light on the cost process and make this part of the procedure less mysterious and frightening.

Objective Factors

Like most professional services, some tooth implantation cost factors are basically the same no matter where you have the procedure performed. These factors include:

• Materials: Most implants are either mostly titanium or mostly zirconium. There are significant pros and cons with each type of material, including cost, appearance, and longevity.
• Practitioner Expertise: A highly-experienced prosthodontist will charge more than someone just out of dental school. Moreover, a dentist with a large practice may charge more than someone who cuts prices to lure in new patients.
• Number of Implants: One might think that more implants increases tooth implantation cost. But sometimes the opposite may be true. If the patient needs many teeth replaced, Dr. Stone can use dental bridges, all on fours and other time-saving procedures.

Geography also plays a part in this process. In some cities, rent and labor costs are higher. The same thing applies to laboratory costs.

Additional Services Which Affect Tooth Implantation Cost

Some additional services are part of almost all dental implant procedures. These include things like X-rays and surgical guides.

Other services may be required as well. For example, Dr. Stone must sometimes graft bone mass from another part of the body to support the new implants. Moreover, dental implants often involve some tooth extraction.

Taking all these things into account, the average cost range for each stage of the tooth implantation procedure is:

● $1,500 to $3,000 for surgically implanting the dental implant post,
● $300 to $500 for the abutment, and
● $1,000 to $3,000 for the crown.

As a general rule, patients who live in large metropolitan areas can expect mid to high-range prices and people in small towns can expect low to mid-range prices.

In most cases, dental implants last a lifetime. Because implants are a long-term solution that can prevent future problems, many insurance companies are willing to cover at least part of the cost.

Any way you look at it, tooth implantation cost is a significant investment. But that investment pays off in ways that many people do not even understand. So, schedule your appointment at Best Dental Associates with Dr. John Stone today.

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