Traditional dentures are a reliable and inexpensive way to replace missing teeth, but they lack the stability that most patients want in their dentures. Because these prosthetics only replace the surface of your smile, your natural tooth roots below the gum line go unreplaced! These roots play a crucial role in your oral health, keeping your teeth secure and your jawbone healthy. Without them, your jaw undergoes bone resorption, losing mass and volume over time! This results in unstable dentures, negatively affecting your quality of life. Fortunately, Dr. Zirakian at East Longmeadow Family Dental Center offers implant dentures to replace missing teeth from crown to root! However, their unmatched stability and comfort come with a bigger price tag. Is the cost of an implant denture worth the investment in your smile?
East Longmeadow Family Dental Center recommends using dental implants to replace missing teeth over traditional denture solutions. Because these implants act as artificial tooth roots, you avoid all the unfortunate consequences of bone resorption and loose dentures. Instead, you can enjoy a full and stable smile that allows you to eat the foods you love while keeping your smile happy and healthy!
The Mini Implant Denture Process
Dr. Zirakian utilizes two kinds of dental implants.
Traditional dental implants are the larger of the two, with a multi-piece design. Due to their large diameter, these implants need an invasive placement process that requires ample bone structure. Unfortunately, due to jawbone resorption, many patients with missing teeth are ineligible for this procedure. While Dr. Zirakian can provide a bone graft to restore that lost bone, additional procedures add to the cost and length of your implant process.
When possible, Dr. Zirakian prefers to use mini dental implants rather than traditional implants, as they have many advantages for patients like you.
Mini implants are much smaller in diameter and feature a unique single-piece design. Because of their smaller size, Dr. Zirakian uses a minimally invasive approach, allowing faster and more comfortable healing. Using just a pilot hole in your gum and bone tissues, he carefully screws the implant in place where it becomes instantly stable enough to support a temporary restoration.
Rather than waiting 4 to 5 months for your implant to be stable enough to anchor your restoration, you can enjoy a functional smile immediately after implant placement. Additionally, it only takes about a month for your mini implant to completely stabilize in your jawbone. Once your implant is secure, Dr. Zirakian places your final denture restoration to provide you with a beautiful and effective smile!
Mini Implant Denture Cost
While mini implant-supported dentures are more expensive than traditional dentures, they are actually less costly than traditional implant dentures, and with significantly less hassle.
Mini implants are about half the cost of their traditional counterparts due to cost-efficient factors like:
- Fewer components: Traditional dental implants need multiple components to support your denture. Because mini implants are only one solid piece of titanium, there is only one part to pay for!
- Fewer appointments: Due to their single-piece design and ability to immediately support temporary restorations, mini implants need fewer appointments than traditional implants.
- Smaller diameter: A mini implant’s narrow diameter utilizes much less bone structure than a traditional implant. With mini implants, bone grafts are rarely necessary, saving you time and money!
Managing the Cost of Your Denture
Unfortunately, dental implants are often not covered by dental insurance. While they may cover a portion of your procedure, it’s important to check with your provider to fully understand your coverage before proceeding with the dental implant process.
Additionally, Dr. Zirakian partners with third-party financing companies to offer flexible financing solutions for patients on a budget. With manageable monthly payments, you can afford the cost of implant dentures without breaking the bank.
Invest in Your Smile With a Mini Implant Denture
Traditional dentures may be the most affordable total tooth replacement option, but they lack the stability and comfort only an implant denture can provide. While traditional implant dentures may be pricey, the cost of a mini implant denture is significantly reduced. Visit East Longmeadow Family Dental Center for a free consultation today to discover if you’re eligible for implant denture solutions at an affordable price!
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