Dental implants cost
Author: George Ghidrai, MD
The cost of dental implants depends on many factors, including the type of implantation, the type of prosthetic reconstruction, the dentist performing the procedure, the location where the implant placement surgery and the prosthetic phase are carried out, the dental implant material used, and the amount of dental insurance.
!!! You can only find out the exact cost of an implant-supported restoration after a complete medical examination.
That being said, here are some general price considerations about dental implants. Always discuss with your dentist the various types of implant-supported reconstructions available and their prices.
Most of the time, a dental implant reconstruction requires multiple procedures, and the final cost results by adding the costs of these procedures together.
- a. Dental implant procedure
- b. Prosthetic device placement
- c. Adjunctive surgical procedures - required in some situations to increase the amount of bone
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Dental implant
Dental implants are surgically inserted into the alveolar bone. The total number of implants required for a particular situation depends on the type of prosthetic restoration and the number of missing teeth.
dental implants of various shapes and sizes
Single implants may range in cost from $400 to $4,000, depending on multiple factors:
- the type of implantation
- the dentist performing the procedure
- the location where the operation is performed; price can vary a lot in different parts of the world
- the dental implant material used
- the amount of dental insurance
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Prosthetic device
There is a large diversity of prosthetic devices that can be constructed on dental implants. Usually, when many teeth are missing, the implant reconstruction will be more expensive than in the case of small toothless gaps.
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Dental crown
An implant-supported crown is a small reconstruction generally used when a single tooth is missing.
Typically, implant-supported crowns are made of porcelain fused to metal alloys (gold, titanium, etc.), zirconia, or all ceramics.
The price depends on the type of crown; zirconia or gold-based crowns are more expensive.
implant-supported crown
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Fixed dental bridge
A fixed dental bridge supported by implants is generally indicated when several teeth (or all teeth) are missing.
More implants are needed to support a bridgework restoration than an implant-supported removable denture.
Similar to dental crowns, the price of a bridgework reconstruction usually depends on the material used but may also vary based on other factors.
implant-supported bridge
Most often, the cost of a fixed restoration (crown, bridge) supported by dental implants is more expensive than the same type of restoration supported by natural teeth (traditional restoration).
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Removable denture
An implant-supported denture is a type of overdenture supported by and attached to implants.
An implant-supported denture is used when a person doesn't have any teeth in the jaw. An implant-supported denture has special attachments that snap onto attachments on the implants.
implant-supported denture
You should remove your denture daily to clean the denture and gum area. However, implant-supported dentures allow one to chew food better, speak more clearly, and have superior stability compared to traditional dentures.
Because of the many types of implant-supported dentures available, your healthcare provider can only estimate the price after the medical examination.
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Adjunctive surgical procedures
In some situations, the size or structure of the bone is not adequate to support dental implants. Adjunctive surgical procedures aim to increase the amount of bone so more bone is available to support the implants.
Some procedures seek to recreate the soft tissues (gingival tissue) or to reposition anatomical structures that might interfere with the dental implants.
The cost will be significantly higher if laborious operations are required (complex bone reconstruction, sinus lift). However, a dental implant must be surrounded by healthy bone tissue to ensure a long-term success rate.
Consequently, if there is a lack of bone, these procedures are essential before the implant placement.
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