If you’ve talked to a dentist about replacing missing teeth, you’ve probably heard plenty about how incredible dental implants are. They’re strong, realistic, and outlast other tooth replacement options by a decade or more.
However, you may have also noticed that dental implants are substantially more expensive than other methods of tooth replacement. If you’re wondering, here’s why that is and what makes them worth the cost.
Dental Implants Use Advanced Materials
Most dental implants come in three parts—the post in the jaw, the crown simulating the tooth, and the abutment connecting the two. Each of these three parts is made of sophisticated materials suited perfectly to their purpose.
The post and abutment are usually made of titanium, which is standard for implants of all kinds across the body. Titanium is incredibly durable, but it’s its unique biocompatibility that makes it so popular. Titanium can actually fuse to the bone itself, which gives dental implants an extra layer of security that they may not have otherwise.
Porcelain is also used often in dentistry for both its strength and its ability to emulate natural enamel. The use of these materials is one of the key reasons for both dental implants’ success and their price.
Paying For an Expert
As great as dental implants are, getting them does involve surgery, and no surgery is without its risks. That’s why working with a dentist you can trust is so important. A good dentist will know the pitfalls associated with the surgery and will do what they can to help you avoid them.
The reason good dental implants cost what they do is at least partially because you’re paying for the dentist’s expertise, and for the safety that brings.
Ease of the Procedure
In a similar vein, one of the major concerns that people have when it comes to dental implants is the surgery. However, the truth is that due to the advancements in oral medicine, these surgeries are both safe and comfortable. When you pay for a dental implant, you’re paying for access to these sophisticated technologies that can make your tooth replacement as easy as possible.
About the Author
At Arts Family Dentistry of Dallas, we’re proud to say that we can offer you the whole package. No matter what you need, whether it’s a routine cleaning or replacing missing teeth, we have the tools and the skills necessary to bring your family’s smiles back to perfect oral health. We’re also currently offering a special on dental implants, so if you’re looking to replace some teeth, that could make them more affordable for you.
If you have any questions about dental implants, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (469) 981-1700.