ART Dentistry Dental Implants 101: A Quick Guide | Page 2

However, paying to have this done could keep the implant in place, so you won’t have to have
additional surgeries.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
For the most part, the cost of a single tooth replacement with an implant is about the same as
using a fixed bridge to replacement the tooth. There are some dental implants that are covered
by insurance. It’s best to contact your insurance provider to see if your procedure will qualify.
The cost will also vary due to the bone quantity and part of your mouth that has to be repaired.
Your prosthodontist will give you a thorough assessment based on your specific needs.
How Successful Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are usually pretty successful. However, the actual success of your implant will
vary based on your lifestyle habits and current state of health. If you have good health and
practice regular oral hygiene, the implants can have up to a 95% success rate.
Dental implants also tend to last for a lifetime because they are not susceptible to disease like
natural teeth. However, it’s important that you maintain the health of your gums so that your
implants will last as long as possible. This means taking care of your gums at home and keeping
regular dental appointments for check-ups and cleanings. Since every patient has different
dental needs, it’s best to consult with your dentist to determine how you should care for your
implants based on your health history.
Are Metal-Free Implants an Option?
Technically, there are not metal-free teeth options when it comes to dental implants. Most of
the materials that are used as teeth replacements have metal ions. The implants are usually
made of titanium alloy. This is the same material that is often used for hip, knee and shoulder
implants. The implants are biocompatible. It is also very rare that people are allergic to
titanium, which is why the material if most commonly used. There are no current alternative to
titanium implants at this time.
Alternative Dental Implants
There are a few options for dental implants if you don’t want to go the traditional route. You
can ask your dentist about the All-on-4. This is a trademarked surgery that allows you to replace
all your missing teeth with only 4 implants. This procedure is ideal for people who have
significant bone loss in the rear of the mouth.
There are other alternatives to dental implants you may want to consider as well. These include
load dental implants. These are also referred to as Teeth in a Day. The procedure is an
immediate dental implant procedure that allows for placement of a temporary implant at the
same appointment as your official dental implant placement. If there’s not enough natural bone