Dental Implants vs Mini ImplantsBy the year 2026, it is estimated that approximately 23 percent of adults in America will have dental implants. Dental implants are used to restore broken or missing teeth. This surgery helps replace extracted teeth with artificial teeth roots that are shaped like screws and drilled into the jawbone. Dental Implant CostA dental implant can cost anywhere between $500 to $8,000 per tooth. This price includes the price of the crown, abutment, and implant. Sometimes, your dentist may recommend additional bone grafting, which can increase costs by $300 to $3,200. Even though this is a lot of money, dental implants last for decades and do not have to be replaced. If you are looking to get a full mouth of dental implants, the cost will be more. However, the price of dental implants depends on the location, as well as the office’s fee structure. Mini Implants CostThe kind of dental implants your dentist recommends can play an important role in the overall costs. Mini implants are temporary implants that can be used to stabilize a denture. Usually, these implants are not recommended for long-time use. Mini implants are the only available option to those who do not have enough bone for a full-sized, regular dental implant. These dental implants can cost anywhere between $500 to $1,000 per tooth. Dental Implant MaterialsMost dental implants are made from titanium and other metals. The titanium content is usually 80 to 90 percent, and the remainder is made from other metals. Dental implants have a huge success rate and are safe for your mouth. Moreover, dental implants do not affect other teeth in the mouth, and the dental implant procedure helps achieve a natural-looking set of teeth. Dental Implant ProcedureDr. Garcia and Dr. Alexandra Garcia at Alexandra Garcia, DDS, MS are the best for dental implant placement. In some cases, they might recommend that the implant be placed, and the crown is inserted simultaneously. However, the dental implant procedure usually takes multiple sittings a few months apart. First, local anesthesia will be used to numb the patient’s mouth, and then the dentist will cut into the gums so that the implant can be placed into the jawbone where your teeth are missing. After it has been placed, the gums over the implant will be stitched. The second phase of the procedure will be after a few months so that the titanium merges with the bone. If healing is as expected, an abutment will be placed over part of the implant to hold the new teeth. After some time, your dentist will make crowns for your teeth which will be attached to the abutment. To understand specifics about the dental implant procedure, call (346) 250-2930. |
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