The Cost of Dental Implants

For people who are missing a tooth or multiple teeth, one of the best options out there for care is dental implants. These artificial tooth roots are surgically placed into the jawbone and gum tissue, allowing for the sturdiest and best possible hold of individual dental crowns, dental bridges, and dentures. Since the dental implants are rooted into the existing structures of the mouth, they are able to prevent bone loss and gum recession in the area of a tooth gap.

When you meet with a skilled cosmetic dentist, you can find out if dental implants are the right option for you and your needs. Right now we'd like to look at some cost concerns in brief since many patients do wonder what goes into the price of dental implants treatment.

The Average Cost of Dental Implants

The average cost of dental implants can actually vary for a number of different reasons. Because of this, providing an average cost from practices across the country or even a general price range can't be accurate. Each patient has such unique needs.

With this in mind, we encourage you to meet with dental health professionals and undergo a full consultation. By doing so, you can learn the cost of your treatment and also receive a careful breakdown of how that amount was arrived at.

Factors That Affect the Cost of Dental Implants

The factors that generally affect the total cost of dental implants treatment include:

• The location of the practice
• The dentists/oral surgeons involved and their credentials
• The complexity of the patient's situation
• Combination treatments (i.e., full mouth reconstruction)
• Special promotions that are unique to individual practices

Note: The type of implant restoration (i.e., crown, bridge, denture) will also have a bearing on the overall cost of dental implants treatment.

Insurance Coverage and Implant Dentistry

In general, dental implants are not covered by dental health insurance even though it is a restorative dentistry treatment. With this in mind, it's important to check with your insurance provider since policies can vary from company to company and based on the unique circumstances of your tooth loss.

Financing Options for Dental Implants

Sometimes the total cost of dental implants treatment will be too much for a person/household to bear on their own. This is understandable, but there are ways that necessary dental treatment can be had. One especially popular option in recent years has been financing for dental health procedures. This is similar in many ways to a credit card.

A third-party lender will work with you and the practice and pay for your dental implants treatment. The patient is then responsible for paying back the lender on a month to month basis. A reasonable interest rate will apply.

Are financing options right for me?

Many patients find that this is a great option for them since it helps with budgeting as needed from month to month. It may not necessarily be for you, however. During the whole consultation process, we'll make sure that you have the information that you need in order to make an informed decision with which you can be confident.

Learn More About Dental Implants

For more information about dental implants and how they can be of benefit to you, be sure to contact our Wilmington cosmetic dental care practice today. The entire team looks forward to meeting you in person and helping you achieve the best possible dental care results.