If you have missing teeth, it’s crucial you replace them as soon as possible! The longer your teeth remain unreplaced, the more jawbone mass you will lose due to a lack of stimulation. Jawbone resorption can have unfortunate consequences, as you may develop excessive wrinkling around the mouth, sunken cheeks, and a change in facial structure. Despite the drastic side effects of missing teeth, tooth loss is actually a very common issue in the United States. Only around 48% of Americans still have their full set of permanent adult teeth, with 1 in 5 older adults missing all of their teeth. Replacing missing teeth with dental implants is an increasingly popular method, as these titanium posts both replace your smile and prevent bone resorption. But how much do dental implants cost?
At East Longmeadow Family Dental Center, Dr. Zirakian uses mini dental implants, which cost much less than their traditional counterparts. With over 35 years of experience, you can trust Dr. Zirakian to care for your smile!
Understanding Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium posts we place into the jawbone to support artificial tooth replacements. These restorations include dental crowns to replace one tooth, dental bridges to replace multiple teeth in a row, and dentures to replace all of your teeth! At East Longmeadow Family Dental Center, we use two kinds of dental implants.
Traditional dental implants are around 5 mm in width and require a more invasive process for us to place. We must first make an incision in your gums to reveal your jawbone. Then, using a series of increasingly big drills, we create a hole in your jawbone large enough to house the implant body. Once in place, we stitch your gums back up to let them heal! However, these implants consist of multiple components, each with its own price tag. We place these parts at separate appointments, and in 4-5 months, your implants will be ready for a final restoration!
In contrast, mini dental implants are less than 3 mm, which allows us to place them with a minimally invasive procedure. Using no incisions, we create a small pilot hole through the gums and into the jawbone. These implants are just one piece so we can place them in a single appointment!
Additionally, mini implants are instantly stable enough to support a temporary, or in some cases final, restoration! With these implants, you never have to go without teeth!
Mini Dental Implants Cost Less
In most cases, mini dental implants cost much less than traditional dental implants. This decrease in cost is thanks to these money-saving advantages mini dental implants bring.
- Fewer components: Mini implants are a single, solid piece of titanium that we place into your jaw to keep your bone healthy and anchor your restorations. Because of their sleek one-piece design, you don’t have to pay for the multiple components of traditional implants.
- Simpler procedure: In addition to their sleek design, mini implants have a much simpler procedure. With only one component, we can place these implants in a single appointment, saving you time and money! This minimally invasive procedure also allows your gums and bone to heal faster, reducing the time the process takes.
- Smaller size: The narrow diameter of a mini dental implant allows us to use a simple procedure. For mini implants, we need very limited bone structure, so those who suffer jawbone resorption are often still eligible! Traditional dental implants require a lot of bone, which many patients don’t qualify for without a bone graft. Mini implants are small enough that additional procedures like a bone graft are often unnecessary, saving you money!
If you are still worried about the cost of a mini dental implant, we’ve got you covered. East Longmeadow Family Dental Center works with multiple insurance companies to maximize your benefits. While many insurance plans don’t cover implants, some do, so it’s important to check with your provider.
Additionally, we work with third-party financing companies to split your costs up into manageable monthly payments. With these flexible financing options, you can afford to restore your smile without breaking the bank!
Invest in Your Smile With Cost-Effective Tooth Replacement Treatment
Replacing your missing teeth doesn’t have to be a big financial burden. By using mini dental implants, we help patients like you save time and money while still getting the effective care they need. Replace your missing teeth with ease using our innovative and minimally invasive mini implant procedure!
You’ve come this far already, now it’s time to take it one step further. Book a free consultation at East Longmeadow Family Dental Center today!
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