Dental Implants
Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. Dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture.
Tooth Implants
When should I consider getting a tooth implant?
You should consider tooth implants if you are missing teeth.
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are the most realistic tooth replacements available. Implants begin with a surgically placed post that is securely anchored into the jawbone. The bone surrounding the anchor will heal in approximately six months. With a completely solid and stable anchor point, an artificial tooth is then installed. The end result is a new artificial tooth that is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth, both from an aesthetic and functional standpoint. In cases where several teeth are missing, dental implants can also act as the teeth to which bridges are fixed, again perfectly mimicking the function of healthy, natural teeth.
What are the alternatives to dental implants?
A bridge or partial dentures may be considered if the financial burden of dental implants is too great.
Implant Dentures
When should I get implant dentures?
You should consider getting implant dentures if you have loose or poorly fit dentures. Loose dentures can make eating difficult and they can also cause painful sore spots on the gums as they slide around while chewing.
What is an implant denture?
An implant denture may be the answer. Usually two to four implants are surgically placed in the bone and become anchored as the bone heals and secures itself to the implant. This healing process takes about six months after which the dentist can begin constructing an implant denture. An implant denture is a removable denture with attachments on the underside that clip onto a bar connected to the implants. The attachments and bar hold the denture in place and keep it from moving when chewing and speaking. Implant dentures can be classified into two groups: Implant Retained Dentures and Implant Supported Dentures. Implant Retained Dentures are held in place by the attachments, but are mainly supported by the bone and gum tissue as is a conventional denture. Implant Supported Dentures are for patients who do not have sufficient bone and supporting gum tissue. This denture is mainly supported by the bar attached to the implants.
What are the alternatives to implant dentures?
New dentures may be considered if the financial burden of dental implants is too great.
Lower Implant supported over denture cost $7999.00
What is included?
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluation
- All necessary Scans and X rays
- 2 Dental Implants for Lower Jaw only
- Any required bone grafting and membranes for the implants
- Temporary and Final OverDenture
What is not included?
- Extractions
- Sedation
Upper and Lower Implant supported over denture cost $19,999.00
What is included?
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluation
- All necessary Scans and X rays
- 6 Dental Implants. ( Typically 4 on upper and 2 on Lower)
- Any required bone grafting and membranes for the implants
- Temporary and Final OverDenture
What is not included?
- Extractions
- Sedation
- Sinus lift if necessary on upper Jaw
Permanent Zirconia Teeth cost Per Arch $18,999.00
What is included?
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluation
- All necessary Scans and X rays
- 4 Dental Implants
- Any required bone grafting and membranes for the implants
- Temporary and Final Fixed Zirconia Denture
What is not included?
- Extractions
- Sedation
- Sinus lift if necessary on upper Jaw
Permanent Zirconia Teeth cost both upper and lower $35,999.00
What is included?
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluation
- All necessary Scans and X rays
- 8 Dental Implants (4 on upper and 4 on Lower)
- Any required bone grafting and membranes for the implants
- Temporary and Final Fixed Zirconia Denture
What is not included?
- Extractions
- Sedation if necessary
- Sinus lift if necessary on upper Jaw