What is your success with dental implants? How much did they cost? ?

Question

Was this cheaper with insurance or not?

How long do they last?

Answer 1

OK...having been in the dental field for over 40 years I can tell you that when Implants work they are really great....When they don't, you lose many many dollars,and what's worse you lose a lot of gum bone structure as the gums heal following removal of failed Implant post....Implants are working at about an 82% success ratio nation wide...The problem is that there is no way to do a test that will determine ahead of time if your particular bone will accept the implant post....As I said, if it doesn't, the post has to be removed and the healing process from the removal causes the area to shrink as it heals...meaning you end up with less gum bone than when you had the implant placed....Of course bone grafts can be done to restore the bone and in some cases bone graft material is added to the area when an implant post is first put in place. This is done to increase the success percentage....Cost wise, it can be a shock to most patients...I'm now retired and don't practice anymore, but my brother just had an implant evaluation and estimate from a dentist in his area...Upper and lower implants with dentures was estimated to cost $77,000.00....Regular dentures with out implants was quoted at $8,500.00....Let me tell you that the absolute highest quality set of dentures can be created by a Denturist/Technician, materials and labor, sold directly to the patient for a fee of $1200.00....Good luck and I wish you well....Write me if you have additional questions.<thedenturepro>

Answer 2

Dental implant is the best alternatives for dentures or bridges. They are like permanent teeth.

It is pretty expensive better to have dental insurance or any kind of dental plan.

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Answer 3

They are the best and last very long. They are very expensive but worth it.In India IRs.50,000/- each.Yes insurance makes it cheaper.