Implants
When you lose a tooth, there are a lot of ways to replace it, but a dental implant is usually the best option for the following reasons:
- It is the most natural looking replacement.
- It doesn’t involve cutting into any of your existing teeth.
- It will help preserve your bone levels around the area.
The implant is made out of titanium, which is bio-compatible with the bone. The bone grows right around the tiny implant threads and locks it in place. This is the key to keeping the artificial tooth firmly in your mouth.
Once healing has occurred, a crown is placed and it is usually screw retained.
At King East Dental, the cost of an implant and crown can range from $4500-$6000 depending on whether or not bone grafting is needed. Usually a CT scan is recommended so that a surgical stent can be made. This helps Dr Pirbhai place the implant at a proper angle to avoid adjacent teeth and vital structures such as nerves and blood vessels. Implants have a lower success rate in smokers. It is also recommended that a nightguard be worn every night to protect the implant for any patients who show signs of bruxism (grinding or clenching of teeth).