Dental Health Magazine Dental Health Magazine Issue 8 | Page 38

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Issue #8, December 2017
How Much Do
Dental Implants
Cost?
Dental implants are an ideal option for people who have
lost a tooth (or multiple teeth) due to poor oral hygiene,
poor nutrition or playing hockey.
When it comes to the costs of dental implants, there are
a few factors that go into it. Like most services it really
comes down to time and materials.
For an implant there are a few types of materials
involved.
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The implant itself which is inserted into your
jawbone (this is done under anesthesia during this
so you’ll be in your happy place when this happens!).
The abutment which is the part that attaches to the
implant using a screw.
The restoration/crown which is the part that actually
looks like a tooth.
Average Dental Implant Cost
Per Tooth in 2017: $2000
Cost Range for a Full Set of
Dental Implants in 2017: $24,000 –
$100,000
Ouch! That ain’t cheap.
And, also, the $2000 dental implant cost
per tooth figure is just for the implant
itself. Throw in the cost of an abutment
and the restoration/crown and that’s
another $2000 on average per tooth.
That brings the total for the whole
shebang to an average of $4000 for
dental implants per tooth in the United
States.
However, to make things more palatable,
many cosmetic dentists offer payment
plans and/or affordable financing options
for implants. Also, more insurance plans
are starting to cover part of the cost of
dental implants because they understand
the cost benefit of them. So be sure to
check with your dental insurance company
to see if they’ll pick up part of the tab.
The huge range of prices of dental
implants above is like the difference, cost-
wise, between buying a Toyota and a Tesla.
But when it comes to dental implants, this
range reflects the difference in price due
to the condition of your mouth, how many
implants you need, the materials used,
where you live and the experience level
of your cosmetic dentist.