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Have you been without some or all of your teeth for quite some time now? Are you looking for a functional and beautiful solution for restoring your grin and confidence? Dental implants, often lauded as the gold standard of tooth replacement, could be able to help, and at our office, we’re excited to give our patients the chance to experience a truly superior solution. Continue reading below to learn a little more about dental implants, and if you’re ready to begin restoring your smile, don’t wait to contact our Lancaster office.
Rather than replacing just the visible portion of a missing tooth, dental implants are capable of restoring an entire tooth’s structure, from root to crown—which is something no other restorative treatment can do. This is accomplished with the help of biocompatible titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone; they can fuse with it in order to provide a sturdy, durable foundation for a future dental restoration.
The process of receiving dental implants can often be categorized into four key steps:
Dental implants go far beyond replacing your missing teeth—they also offer all kinds of life-changing benefits, including:
Dental implants can be used to assist patients with varying degrees of tooth loss, but you’ll first need to come in for an appointment so that we can confirm you’re a good candidate for this solution. Once we’ve confirmed you’re a good candidate, we can begin putting together your treatment plan based on your tooth loss.
A single dental implant post can be placed between two healthy teeth without disturbing them at all, and then a custom-made dental crown can be placed on top. Unlike a traditional bridge, this new tooth won’t rely on the adjacent teeth for support.
Partial dentures and bridges are two go-to solutions for replacing multiple teeth along one or both arches, and now, they can be made to be even more reliable with the assistance of dental implants.
A full denture can easily be anchored to the jawbone using four to six strategically placed dental implants. Compared to removable dentures, implant dentures last much longer and return much more of a patient’s lost biting power.
Dental implants are not cheap, but they deliver a wide range of incredible benefits that traditional restorations simply cannot provide. Each of these appliances is completely customized to suit the patient and enhance many aspects of their health and quality of life. Here’s a quick look at the costs associated with receiving dental implants from the friendly team at Sunny Dental & Orthodontics.
A suitable dental implant candidate will be in good oral health and have jawbones strong enough to support the restorations. While oral infections like gum disease and tooth decay and jawbone atrophy caused by tooth loss can preclude a patient from receiving implants, many will be able to improve their oral health with restorative treatments or bone grafts so they can be fitted with these advanced prosthetic devices later. While the costs of these treatments will be noted on your bill, they may receive some insurance coverage if they provide medical benefits.
We partner with some of the best oral surgeons in the Lancaster area for dental implant placement. The professional placing your device will be happy to provide you with a proper cost estimate for the procedure.
The way your dental implants are constructed will also contribute to their cost. A few factors to consider include:
While dental implants require a larger initial investment than traditional restorations, they provide a range of benefits that can save you money in the long run. For example, implant-supported restorations can last many times longer than traditional dentures and bridges, which means that implant patients won’t have to worry about replacing their appliances as frequently. Implants also help prevent oral health issues like jawbone erosion, dental misalignments, gum injuries, uneven enamel erosion, and further tooth loss. By negating the need for expensive treatments to address these issues, implants may pay for themselves after a few years.
Most dental insurance plans don’t cover dental implants. However, your policy may be an exception, so our team will be happy to go over it with you and confirm what it will pay for during your consultation. Restorative treatments that may be necessary to receive implants, such as fillings and gum disease therapy, may be partially covered.
Sunny Dental & Orthodontics offers several ways to make dental implants more affordable. These include:
