Dental Implants: Affordable and Durable Tooth Replacement

Typically, a single dental implant costs $1800 before insurance. This includes the implant and crown, the implantation procedure, and any necessary follow-ups and adjustments. The initial evaluation appointment is free and carries no obligation.

Factors that may increase the final cost of an implant include:

• Extraction of existing, non-viable teeth.
• Inadequate bone height, necessitating bone grafts before the implant can be placed.
• Need for sedation, in addition to standard local anesthetic.
• Unusual requests for the prosthetic design, such as replacing natural-looking crowns with gold ones.

An implant procedure accompanied by an extraction and bone graft will carry a pre-insurance cost closer to $2,500.

While that might seem expensive compared with other tooth replacement options, an implant’s durability and lack of maintenance costs can actually make it the most economical option over the course of a lifetime.

In contrast, dentures and bridges not mounted on implants typically require repair or even replacement every 5-10 years, even with gentle use.

The ideal candidate for dental implants is in good general health, with healthy gums and minimal bone loss in the jaw, so that the implant can be anchored securely.

Even if that doesn’t describe you right now, dental implants might still be within reach for you, with some preliminary care to restore your gums and jaw. Advancements in bone grafting technology and techniques have made it possible to reverse many cases of bone loss that would once have been disqualifying.

Smoking and some specific health issues, including diabetes or leukemia, can greatly increase your risk of complications after implant surgery. It’s important to be honest in your consultation, so that you and the doctor can make an informed treatment plan that maximizes your chance of a smooth recovery.

This depends heavily on your insurance policy. Dental implants are often misunderstood and miscategorized as a purely cosmetic procedure, so some policies do not cover them. Others will cover or partially cover certain steps, such as artificial tooth placement, while denying equally necessary steps, such as bone grafting.

The Arvada Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry team can help you decipher the terms of your policy. We’ll also contact your insurance company directly, to make sure you’re getting the coverage you’re owed.