While a missing molar isn’t as noticeable as a missing front tooth, losing one can make eating much more difficult. Luckily dental implants provide you with a way to easily replace any missing tooth in your mouth, including a molar. If you’ve recently lost a molar and you’d like to replace it, a dental implant can be a low-maintenance option. It’s likely that it’ll last you a lifetime too. So when you’re looking at what molar implants cost, think about the long term. Replacing a missing tooth with an implant is definitely the best choice for your health.
Are molar implants more expensive?
Getting a molar replaced with a dental implant won’t necessarily be more expensive. The cost of your dental implant is determined by a variety of things. But the location of the tooth you’re replacing is unlikely to have a big influence. The variables that are more likely to influence the cost of your dental implant include:
- Your dentist: Some dentists will charge a much lower rate for their work. However, don’t assume the more expensive dentist is being dishonest. Dental specialists who have more experience and education often charge a higher rate for their expertise.
- Dental implant quality: Not all dental implants are the same. Some implants are better than others. For the best results, your dentist should use an implant that can last a lifetime. Opting for a cheaper implant option, like mini dental implants will also impact the price.
- Additional costs: Things like X-rays, CT scans, tooth extractions, and bone grafting may be necessary. These can add quite a hefty amount to what your implant will end up costing.
With all of these factors taken into consideration, it’s hard to predict what a molar implant would cost you. However, if your jaw is healthy and you still have the molar you want to replace (or you only lost it recently), you may not need a bone graft. This will save a lot on your dental implant.
Molar implants cost
If your jaw is healthy, and you still have the molar you want to replace (or you only lost it recently) there’s a good chance you won’t need any bone grafting, which will help you save on your dental implant.
Molar implants cost anywhere from $4,250 to $11,000 per implant. The cost also depends on what procedures you need to undergo beforehand. But don’t let those figures scare you off. Some dental insurance companies might be willing to cover a part of the procedure cost. If your insurance won’t help, however, there are credit providers that allow you to pay it off in low monthly installments.
The important thing to keep in mind with dental implants is that a good implant can last you forever. An implant that originally supported a single tooth might also later be used to support removable dentures or All-on-4s. Although hopefully your natural teeth will stay healthy for many years to come.
All in all, the cost of a dental implant is easily justified. You’re choosing the option that’s better for your health. And this means a lot.
Replacing more than one molar
If you have two or three adjacent molars you want to replace, getting an implant-supported permanent dental bridge is probably your best option. With a dental bridge, two or three tooth crowns are attached to one another. With an implant-supported bridge, one implant post is placed into your jaw and used to support the bridge with two or three teeth. By only getting one implant post to support two or three teeth, you’ll be able to save on the cost of replacing them.
If you would like to learn more about dental implants and find out more about your candidacy, call Dr. Stone to book an appointment.
