Dental Implant Cost
Dental implant costs can vary widely from case
to case. We'll try to be helpful here, to help you budget for this
expense. They include the fee for the actual implant fixture, plus the
crown, bridge, or denture that is attached to it.Please be careful about price
shopping for this service. If you get the cheapest implants, but then they
only last for three years instead of twenty years, have you really saved
any money? Dr. Chal is meticulous in his technique with this procedure and
with everything he does, in order to give you the most comfortable and
longest-lasting dental implants possible. He attends two hundred hours
worth of continuing education courses each year in order to keep abreast
of the latest techniques and to constantly refine his skills. Shortcuts
may start out being cheap, but they cost much more over the long run.
At Dr. Chal's office, the cost of placing the
implant fixture can vary from about $500 to $2000, depending on the
situation. If bone grafts are required, there will be extra cost for
that. If one tooth is missing, only one fixture will be required. If many
teeth are missing, there could be considerable variation in the number of
fixtures needed, depending on the situation and your preferences.
Placing a crown on top of the implant fixture can
cost from $1000 to $3000., depending on the material used and any special
requirements. If several teeth are missing, a crown unit may be required
for each missing tooth.
Placing a denture (a full set of teeth) on these
implants could be anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000, again depending on the
materials used and the difficulty and complexity of the case.
You may get some help from
dental insurance for implants. However, most
insurance plans provide for benefits based on the least expensive
treatment option for your case. So you may get some benefits, but don't expect a generous response from your insurance company.
If you remember that they're in business to maximize their profits you
won't be frustrated in dealing with them.
And finally, beware of hunting for bargains here.
If you later have problems with your dental implant treatment, those
problems can be very serious, even leading to a complete inability to eat
properly, loss of bone or mouth structure, or other serious problems. For
a better understanding of dental implant costs, please see our
costs and quality page.
You may also want to see our page explaining
teeth-in-an-hour costs.
Visit Dr.
Chal's web site to read testimonials from his grateful patients, to
see photos of his beautiful work, and to find his impressive list of
credentials.
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