The cost of dental implants

The cost of dental implants are a major factor in deciding whether to have them done. Dental patients are always asking why dental implants are so expensive. It is an understandable question – until one finds out what it costs to produce, and why it’s worth it.

First, consider the material, the commitment of time, and the skill required by the dentist to construct the proper implant.

Dental implants are not something you can purchase at your local hardware store. That is  because everyone has different teeth, and thus each must be made individually. The materials and tools that are able to restore teeth are of a high quality and precision-made.  They are individually crafted from a durable titanium alloy. That titanium alloy is shaped into a screw that anchors the implant to the jaw bone. That is part of the cost of dental implants.

The cost of dental implants

On top of the titanium screw there is the uniquely designed crown made from ceramic, porcelain or zirconia. This is visible above your gum line and looks like the actual tooth. Not a simple procedure.

The cost of dental implants also includes the time commitment made by the dentist and the dental staff. Dental implant treatment takes longer than for other dental treatments. It takes multiple appointments needed to complete the procedure.

There are x-rays and scans to give the dentist a precise idea of what’s happening inside your mouth. Then after the dentist assesses your mouth, the crown is created using a 3D modeling.The crown is then made. Each crown has to be specifically designed for each patient. Then there are fittings to measure, and the healing time required between appointments.

This whole procedure takes time.

As for expertise, the process of fixing the screw, and then placing the crown over the screw, are complicated, requiring an immense amount of precision and detail.

Dr. Greenspan has spent years working hard to learn the precise techniques required to construct the perfect implant. That necessary experience and skill allows him to perfectly place the dental implants, making you feel like you have your old teeth back. While expensive, the cost of dental implants has many factors built into it.

Given all these aspects, dental implants aren’t actually expensive but rather a good return on your investment to help fortify a healthy and functional mouth. Considering what it does for your physical and mental health, and the positive effect it has on your appearance and self-confidence makes it more than a worthwhile investment.