Cost of Dental Implants with and Without Insurance

When the subject is dental implants, Glendale residents trust Precision Dental for the ideal solution in replacing missing teeth. When patients understand that leaving a missing tooth untreated is not the right choice, they begin to realize why dental implants are the preferred treatment choice in this situation.

Missing Teeth: Doing Nothing

Doing nothing is still a choice. However, it is not recommended. One problem that will develop with one or more missing teeth is that the bone that once surrounded the extracted tooth will begin to deteriorate or resorb. If you eventually decide to get a dental implant, the expense will be higher because a bone graft will be required to prepare the area for your new implant.

An additional risk of leaving a missing tooth untreated is that the gap left by the missing tooth can cause surrounding teeth to begin moving into the area, leading to gaps in your smile or problems with your bite. Fixing the resulting issues can lead to additional expenses down the road.

Getting a dental implant ensures that your jawbone does not lose bone mass and that your smile is unaffected. It also ensures that your facial appearance does not change due to the loss of bone mass.

The Implant Procedure

Regaining your smile with dental implants takes place in two surgeries. In your first dentist visit, we will place the implant within your jawbone. Over the following months, the bone will surround and attach itself firmly to your new implant. The entire process can take up to eight months, and you can continue your daily life as usual during this time. Your second appointment involves the placement of a crown onto the titanium post that we previously placed at your first appointment.

Bone Grafting

One major consideration when it comes to the cost of dental implants is whether you require a bone graft or not. When a tooth has gone missing for some time, the bone that once firmly gripped it will begin to deteriorate or resorb. If there is an insufficient bone mass in the area of the needed implant, a bone graft will be necessary.

The more extensive the surgery, the more costly it will be. The most expensive option takes place before the placement of the dental implant. The purpose of this graft is to prepare the shape and size of your jawbone so that we can place an implant that has a firm foundation. This would occur in a separate appointment, ordinarily several months later.

The cost will be less if you have another type of bone grafting. This type of bone graft is appropriate when you have sufficient bone mass for receiving an implant, but there is not enough bone to surround the dental implant. This type of smaller bone graft can be performed at the same appointment as your initial implant placement.

Cost of Dental Implants

Naturally, having dental insurance pay for any part of your implant procedure makes it more affordable. Many patients have the experience that the procedure is not covered, except for those with a medical necessity or who were covered for a long time before the need for a dental implant arose.

The cost of a dental implant with insurance will vary based upon the individual plan for the procedure and what it covers. Some dental plans pay for a portion of cosmetic procedure cost when a tooth is missing.

Ultimately, the cost of a dental implant depends upon many factors. We can help determine what the cost would be for your situation after examining your mouth and teeth and determining what treatment plan makes the most sense for you.

Schedule Your Consultation

When it comes to dental implants, Glendale patients know that Precision Dental has them covered. If you feel that you would benefit from one or more dental implants, please reach out to us today to schedule your initial dentist consultation.