What do dental implants cost?

The cost of dental implants are dependent on multiple factors some of which include:

• The complexity of the case
• The position of the implant in your mouth
• The type and brand of implant used
• The skill level and experience of the doctor
• The geographic location of the doctor

Lets look at each one of these factors individually. The more complicated a case is the more expensive the procedure will be. Factors that can complicate a dental implant treatment include, lack of adequate bone in the area which will require bone reconstruction, the presence of soft tissue defects (not enough gum tissue), the angulation of the jaw bone, presence of anatomical landmarks etc. All of these factors increase treatment time which will increase treatment costs.
The position of the implant in the mouth can also be a factor when calculating costs. An implant placed in the front part of the mouth requires a lot more skill and attention to make it look aesthetically pleasing (look like a real tooth), than one in the back of the mouth. So the aesthetic implants will cost more than the other ones.

The brand of the implant can also play a factor in the fee. Like any other product, there are various brands of implants. Some brands have 30 plus years of research and multi-million dollar companies behind them, and some others are newer to the market and have a "mom and pop" style company behind them. The more reputable brands of implants can cost five times as much as the other ones so when a doctor uses brand implants the patient will pay slightly more for the implant (it is usually only a bit more, most reputable doctors absorb the additional cost of the good brand implants in order to have the peace of mind that comes with it).
The skill and experience level also may play a role. An experienced doctor may charge a bit more for his services. But on the other hand an experienced doctor can save you money by doing the procedures more efficiently and reducing complications. The physical location of the dental practice can also play a role. For example doctors tend to charge more in Manhattan, than in Atlanta.

So what are the average fees for implants around the country you ask....
Well remember dental implants have three components:

• the implant itself which is a substitute for the root of the tooth
• The abutment - this is a second post that connects the crown to the implant
  
• The crown - this is the part that shows and is used to bite with

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the implant can range from $1500 to $3000
The abutment can range from $400 to $800
The crown can range from $800 to $2000

These fees are per implant, so to replace a tooth it can cost from as low as $2700 to $5800 depending on the situation, the brand of the implant and where you live. These fees do not include bone or gum grafting if those are needed.



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