It’s only natural to want to know how much you’ll have to pay for dental implants, but if you do research on your own, you’re likely to have trouble narrowing it down to a specific price range. The fact is that there are a lot of factors used to calculate dental implant cost, and an estimate can only be made after your dentist has already had a chance to examine your mouth. Below are 5 variables that can impact the cost; keep these in mind while considering the financial aspect of the implant process.
1. Number of Implants Needed
First of all, there’s the question of how many dental implants you’ll actually need. This is directly dependent on how many teeth need to be replaced. A single post can replace one tooth, but when multiple teeth are missing, you don’t necessarily need to get a post for each one. Dental bridges can rest on dental implants to replace three to four teeth in a row, and you can get four to eight implants to support full dentures. Obviously, procedures that involve multiple dental implants are more expensive; fortunately, your dentist will always aim to use as few implant posts as possible.
2. Materials Used
The most common material for dental implants is titanium due to its ability to easily integrate with the jawbone. However, there are situations where zirconium implants are used instead, such as when a patient has a rare sensitivity to titanium. The cost of dental implants will vary based on the materials used, so be sure to ask about the kind of implants we provide.
3. Placement Procedure Used
In the event that you’re using dental implants to replace an entire arch of teeth, you have a choice between a traditional implant procedure and All-on-4. As the name suggests, All-on-4 only involves four dental implant posts, meaning it’s often significantly less costly than traditional implant dentures.
4. Location of the Practice
The cost of a dental implant treatment is likely to vary based on where you live. Typically speaking, practices set their prices based on the overhead costs of maintaining their office; keep this in mind when comparing dentists who can potentially perform your implant procedure.
5. Financing Options Available
While dental financing does not actively reduce the cost of treatment, it does make it easier to afford dental implants by breaking the overall cost into monthly installments that can be managed more easily. Be sure to talk to your dentist about CareCredit or any other potential financing options.
If you any more questions about the cost of dental implants in Springfield, get in touch with your dentist right away. Your smile deserves the best possible tooth replacements at the most reasonable price.
About the Author
Dr. Eric L. Tolliver is a proud Springfield native. His uncle was a dentist and helped instill his love for the profession. After he graduated from the University of Missouri with his Doctor of Dental surgery, he was accepted into a residency program for Advanced Education in General Dentistry; this program taught him about placing and restoring high quality dental implants. If you have questions about how much dental implants will cost, or if you would like to ask about financing options such as CareCredit, you can get in touch with Dr. Tolliver at Galleria Dental via his website or by calling (417) 887-5757.