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Dental Implants
Implants can be placed by either a general or specialist dentist. The type of dentist that performs the implant is less important than the training and experience of the dentist.
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Average Price
Pricing depends on the type, location, difficulty, or other factors. For an exact price visit a dental practice.
Country | Price |
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United States | $3000 - 5000 |
About Dental Implants
Implants can be placed by either a general or specialist dentist. The type of dentist that performs the implant is less important than the training and experience of the dentist.
Additional Costs & Procedures
Additional treatments or procedures may be associated to 'Dental Implants'. These procedures may be required before, during or after treatment. Additional dental treatments which may be required are listed below.
- Tooth Extraction - A tooth may need to be extracted to place the implant.
- Dental Bone Grafts - Due to bone loss, a bone graft is usually required with an implant.
- Implant Abutment - A connecting piece which the artificial tooth is placed on.
- Dental Crowns - A dental crown is fitted and placed on top of the implant abutment.
- To relieve or prevent pain, your dentist may use local, regional or general anesthesia.
- To prevent or stop infections, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics.
- To relieve pain or discomfort after treatment, your dentist may prescribe painkillers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are dental implants as strong as real teeth?
- Can I get braces after receiving dental implants?
- Can I wear Invisalign or aligners with dental implants?
A natural healthy tooth is always better than an implant. The lifespan of a dental implant is about 20 years and this data is changing as technology advances.
It's always recommended to get braces before receiving dental implants. Although dental implants can not be moved you can still wear braces to move adjacent and other teeth in your mouth.
Dental implants can not be moved. You can however move the surrounding teeth with a clear aligner like Invisalign.