Dental Implant Cost – Why Are They So Expensive?
Even though the cost of dental implants in Richmond may vary considerably from one clinic to another, it’s fair to say that wherever you go, you can guarantee that they certainly won’t be the cheapest of dental treatments. That said they are without doubt the nearest thing to natural looking teeth that modern dentistry allows, and because of this, many people who have had them fitted feel that the cost is often justified because of their long-term benefits. These include better quality of life, greater comfort, and an improved diet. What’s more, dental implants have in some cases lasted forty years or more. If truth be told, it isn’t these factors that dictate the cost, instead there are a multitude of other influences that make dental implants an initially expensive option. So what are they?
Experience of the implant surgeon
For simple implant cases a general dentist who has had some form of dental implant training should be able to place and restore dental implants. However when it comes to more complex cases or multiple implant fittings then they’re often referred to an oral surgery specialist. These people have invested years of time and money into their trade and as a result will charge more than a general dentist for their services.
The materials
Whether you opt for a dental implant in Richmond or a dental implant in Manchester there’s a strong chance that the main component will be titanium. This is the same material that they use on formula one racing cars and space rockets because of it’s strength vs weight ratio, it’s bio-compatibility, and the fact that it won’t deteriorate. However titanium has one more important factor and that is that bone tissue loves it. As a result, when the implant is anchored into the jaw bone, the surrounding bone tissue bonds with it over time, creating a super-strong platform which lasts for may years to come. Needless to say titanium doesn’t come cheap.
Your jaw bone quality
Undergoing treatment for a dental implant mightn’t be something as simple as anchoring the implant into place, attaching the crown, and calling it a day. On the contrary for dental implants to succeed, they need a certain amount of healthy jaw bone to be secured in to. In many cases those who have experienced prolonged tooth loss (six months or more) may have suffered a good degree of bone loss. If this is the case then firstly the surgeon will have to carry out a bone graft in order to build the bone back up again. Clearly this is also going to add to the cost.
As you can see the cost of dental implants in Richmond or indeed anywhere else in the country isn’t always straight forward and for this reason prices will vary from patient to patient and clinic to clinic. If you’d like to find out more information about our costs, or would like to book yourself a free, no-obligation consultation where we can discuss your dental options, then you can either make an appointment through our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk or alternatively you can contact us directly on 020 8876 5277.