The Cost of Dental Implants
by Kevin Stith
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As a form of elective surgery, the cost of dental implants can often
be considerably higher than that of a simple crown of cap. Prices
can vary greatly depending on the specific procedure, doctor and
expectations of the patient.
The cost of a single implant can range from several hundred to several
thousand dollars, with some individuals spending tens of thousands of
dollars on a complete rehabilitation. On average, patients can
expect to spend around $1500 per tooth for a quality dental implant.
The process is two-fold, and involves inserting the implant itself
within the patient’s jawbone, then restoring the decayed or missing tooth
with an artificial one. The result is a healthier looking, safer,
more natural and longer-lasting smile. When one considers this fact,
the additional cost of dental implants usually makes sense.
The materials used to produce modern dental implants are costly
themselves, not to mention the entire team of dental specialists needed to
properly conduct the procedure. But when one considers that, unlike
most parts of the human body, teeth can maintain their youthful allure for
one’s entire lifespan with proper care, dental implant prices are more
than justified.
Unlike the insertion of dental caps or bridges, which often have an
adverse effect on adjacent teeth or gums, implants offer far superior
long-term benefits. The resulting winning smile from a bridge can be
short-lived compared to that of the high-tech dental implant, which does
not rely on support from neighboring teeth and consequently causes no
short or long-term damage.
The results are safer, more attractive and very consistent in
adults with generally good oral health. Candidates who may be
lacking good dental and oral hygiene are recommended to consult an expert
before seeking dental implants. As always, precautions must be taken
before electing to undergo any surgery and a responsible practitioner will
only operate on a health candidate.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dental Implants provides comprehensive information on the procedure
and cost of standard and mini dental implants, and focuses on the Las
Vegas, Los Angeles and New York regions. For more information go to http://www.e-dentalimplants.com/
and/or visit its sister site at http://www.e-rhinoplasty.com/ for
related information.
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