- What is the cost of dental implants?
A dental implant also called tooth implants that may cost an average of $3000-$4,500 in the United States. In many cases, bone grafting is required which may cost an extra $200-$32,00. This is a very expensive process but implants are long-lasting and they do not need to be replaced after every 2-3 years so, these are not much expensive over time. The cost may vary from state to state. The cost of tooth implants may include the cost of a dentist’s visit, jawbone and gum examination, bone grafting, and extraction of the damaged tooth.
- Advantages of dental implants
Following are the advantages of dental implants.
- The most important benefit of dental implants is that they behave like natural teeth. Your natural chewing power is restored and you cannot easily differentiate between the implanted tooth and the natural tooth. You can brush it and eat with eat normally.
- Dental implants are long-lasting, they can even last a lifetime whereas the life span of a dental bridge is only 10 years. Tooth implants are bio-compatible that are made of titanium. These implants can integrate easily with the bone and not be rejected by the body. Implants are also non-toxic for the body.
- Tooth implants avoid bone deterioration. Bone loss may occur due to the absence of implants or tooth roots. The bone may lose 1/4th of its volume if the tooth is lost and no implant is placed for one year and this deterioration may continue over years. A dental implant is the best option to prevent bone loss instead dentures accelerate it.
- The gap due to missing teeth may cause the surrounding teeth to shift towards the gap. This may pull your teeth out of shape and position. This will ultimately affect your chewing ability, bite, and most importantly appearance. This will also make implant and tooth replacement difficult. If you get a dental implant at the proper time, it can keep your adjacent teeth stable and in the proper position.
- Dental implants prevent gum diseases. A gap due to missing teeth may trap food particles and bacteria cause different gum diseases. A tooth implant at right time can save you from gum diseases.
- Dental implants prevent the unwanted effects of premature aging. Bone deterioration due to missing teeth may cause facial sagging. This may cause the lower portion of the face to collapse, excessive wrinkles, pointed chin, and thinning of lips. This may cause the person to look older than his actual age. Dental implants help you to look younger with a perfect smile.
- Dental implants enable you to pronounce words correctly. Missing teeth or even treatment options like dentures may affect your speech. Tooth implants behave like natural teeth that allow you to speak naturally.
- Tooth implants are anchored firmly in place and never let you embarrass due to slip or shift inside the mouth. Dentures cause people to become self-conscious about eating, talking, and laughing because dentures can visibly slip or shift.
- Dental implants help you to get back your smile and self-esteem. You can feel about yourself. The estimated success rate of dental implants is 98%.
