How to Save on Dental Implants

Dental implants are replacements for natural teeth that have been lost to disease, decay or accidental loss. Implants are a permanent option for those who do not want to deal with dentures, and opt for a more natural-looking tooth replacement.

Significance

• The cost of dental implants includes the surgery to prepare the jawbone for the implants and the implants themselves. Dentists prefer to do dental implants in stages, because the first phase involves surgically installing a metal post in the jaw where the implants will attach.

Types

• There are a variety of types of dental implants, ranging on the quality of the implant material. The fees and costs for a complete implant range, and you should get pricing and discuss your case with at least two dentists who specialize in implants before making a decision.

Misconceptions

• A misconception about dental implants is that the implant itself is the only cost. It is not. You need to get comprehensive pricing quotes from dental care providers. Additional bone material may be required to build up your natural bone to accept the post, insertion of the post, and the implant itself.