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| Typical costs: | - Basic implants are $1,250-$3,000 each, but the total cost can escalate to $15,000-$30,000 depending on location, complexity and the need for bone or gum restoration work, according to DentalResources.com.Many dentists provide financing because most insurance doesn't cover implants.
What should be included: | - For those missing one or more teeth, a titanium screw or post is surgically implanted into the bone of the jaw. The University of Iowa College of Dentistry describes types of implant procedures. Implantation requires a full surgical team and healing may take three to six months. Once the area is healed, a crown is placed on the implant. The implant is considered permanent; the crown may be replaced as needed over the years.
Additional costs: | - Get a detailed quote covering the cost of the surgery (including anesthesia), the post and the crown, whether more than one implant or crown is needed and the possible use of synthetic bone material during surgery, and whether all office visits or X-rays are included in the estimate.
Discounts: | - Dental colleges may offer reduced rates for implants done by faculty members in a teaching situation; DentalSite.com lists school locations.
- The American Dental Association lists state dental societies, which sometimes provide partial payment of dental fees for low-income patients.
Shopping for dental implants: | - A prosthodontist specializes in restorative treatments, including implants. Any graduate of an accredited dental school can perform these procedures; some states allow dentists to list themselves as prosthodontists without any additional training beyond regular dental college. However, most prosthodontists complete a three-year program in this specialty. If they pass a four-part examination are board certified. Ask about your doctor's training, or check with the American College of Prosthodontists to search for a certified specialist in your area.
| Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
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| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Tino in winnemucca, NV. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: none |
I didn't have implants put in..........why..........because I simply can't afford it.........and my insurance won't cover it! All the money I pay into my insurance company.....and they won't cover it!
Insurance companies are rip offs! |
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| Delta Dental should cover damage done by their bad dentists! |
| Amount: $1,850.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: browneyedgirl in Saint Paul, MN. | Purchased: July, 2007 | | Which Tooth: #7 |
| I went to a complete hack of a dentist, and she said I needed a root canal. When I returned for the root canal, she did not have an assistant, she didn't use a dental dam, and had me cranked down so low in the chair I was nearly standing on my head, she HAMMERED on my mouth, and drilled the hole for the root canal on a bias. She burned my mouth with bleach, told me to "calm down" when I yelled, slapped at her hand, and started crying because of the pain of the bleach. She did not supply me pain meds for when the pain killers used for the procedure wore off. She also broke through my gum and there was a hole where a dental hygenist said he could look in and see the root. Gutta percha was extruding from the wound. Needless to say, I didn't go back to this landslide. I called Delta Dental, filed a complaint, and also filed a complaint with the MN Dental Association. She was reprimanded and ordered to go back to school. Meanwhile, I was following Delta Dental's instructions to the letter. Somewhere in the year and six month since the root canal, suddenly, Delta wasn't going to cover the implant that the endodontist THEY sent me to said I was going to need. I had already had the extraction, repair to the hole in my gum and two surgeries to remove the hideous root canal, the second of which I wasn't charged for as he found infected Gutta Percha he had missed the first time. I fought with Delta, and filed a complaint against them with the Insurance board in MN. Nothing has happened. I have the post set, I have my horrible "flipper" denture, and I am determined that I will get my implant no matter what, so I can get this daily reminder of a horrible day at a horrible dentist out of my mouth and get back to normal. |
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| dental procedures are suggestive |
| Amount: $8,000.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Got ripped off in Cherry Hill, NJ. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: all natural teeth |
| A former dentist told me that "most dental procedures are suggestive". What I realized is that there are crooks in every walks of life. Dentists too lazy and too uncaring, will tell their patients to extract their teeth. Best option is to go to a general dentist who has no financial incentives in extracting, doing prosthesys or dental implants before considering any procedures.
Watch out for Dentists who's goal is to simply make a lot of money at any emotional cost to their patients. Also beware of dentists who will not give you an estimate of how your dental work and plan will cost. I got nothing but pain and remorse in exchange after having spent over $8,000 in expenses.
Keep as many of your natural teeth as you can. Don't forget, the dentist makes money by removing your teeth. |
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| DENTAL IMPLANT WITH CROWN |
| Amount: $3,500.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Sam101 in Lake Mary, FL. | Purchased: November, 2009 | | Which Tooth: 5 |
Unlike most people who are looking for the cheapest service available, when it comes to health care service, especially implant that goes into my body, I rather choose professional whom I am comfortable talking to, who would take care of me if there is any complication arises.
I had root canal/crown done tooth #5, then about seven years later, I had an infection. The tooth had to be removed. I did extensive research and went to Dr. Jennifer Nguyen in Lake Mary, Florida. I had the tooth removed, bone graft. Then 5 months later, they placed an implant with the crown on one visit. Everything done in one office, I did not have to go to one office for the implant, then another one for the abutment and the crown. The caring is excellent and I feel it was well worth what I paid for. |
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| Dental Implants |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Patrick W. in Port Orange, FL. | Purchased: 2010 |
| This might be slightly off topic but I wanted to comment as a dentist practicing for 10 years. I tripped over this website and read everyone's comments. What a great thing for everyone to share their experiences with each other, I learned a lot from everyone. I have been placing implants for a few years now and I have enjoyed the gift that this treatment can give people who are debilitated with dentures. Costs are high and treatment can be long for both the dentist and patient for sure. Many posts about prices are about right on average fees for this type of stuff. The driving force behind what should be done is a delicate balance between meeting the patients needs, what is possible physiologically and prosthetically and what has the best chance for success.... all within the patients budget. There are many great options out there and I suggest you don't rush into treatment before careful consideration of risks/benefits for everyone involved. Nothing beats having a great rapport with your dentist, but a general guide I could suggest is look for dentists who are credentialed as "Fellows" or "Diplomates" of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) and/or the International College of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). Dentists spend lots of money and time on training/research/cases/written and oral board exams achieving these credentials. Skill level/training may vary greatly, don't be afraid to ask for credentials or ask to speak with patients who have had that procedure done by that Dr. or look at before & after photos to help you in your decision process. Again, having a dentist that you have a good rapport with that you know cares about YOU is the best predictor for success in my opinion. Good Luck to you all and thanks for sharing your thoughts. To the person who said do what you can to keep your original teeth, you are right on! |
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| Implants |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Randy Barger in Virginia Beach, VA. | Purchased: December, 2010 | | Which Tooth: all bottom teeth |
| I have Dentures now, the top ones are fine but the bottom ones I hate. It looks like I have no bottm teeth ,though I can eat anything I want peanuts corn on the cob. I hate the sound they make when you click your teeth.I have seen a dentist who does implants,he said I had plenty of bone,so the only thing stopping me is the exspence. with my credit rating I do not think I would qualiffy for a full bottom set.I am trying to find out what a bottom set would cost and what about having them done in Costa Rica. Please Advise |
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| Dental Implants |
| Amount: $24,000.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Marie R. in Houston, TX. | Purchased: December, 2010 | | Which Tooth: all top teeth |
| My husband has lost most of his back teeth, still has his front teeth. Clear Choice said they can remove the front teeth since they're deteriorating and put in the implants for all of his top teeth. They will also provide a bridge for a section of his bottom teeth. I have yet to see this amount listed as an out of pocket expense. Is it because my husband is having all of his top teeth done? Naturally Clear Choice offers a payment plan but the cost just seems so high. Any thoughts? |
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| To Mary R. and Randy Barger |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Patrick Williams in Port Orange, FL. | Purchased: November, 2010 | | Which Tooth: all top and all bottom |
| To Mary, definitive treatment of the kind you are looking for can be up to $100,000 or more, so the $24,000 is definetely in the ball park, especially if the goal is non-removable teeth. "Phasing" the treatment is also possible, get the full dentures and add implants over time to achieve the result you want, it may make it much more affordable that way. Ask your Doctors. To Randy, I dont know anything about Costa Rica, but understand that implants are not teeth. You may never be able to eat corn on the cob like real teeth again. Implant dentistry is a game of dental prosthetics with a small surgical component. Alot of biomechanics are involved which depend on the prosthesis and types of forces placed upon the implants and underlying bone. Cheaper treatment will likely involve keeping the existing denture (for cost reasons) and adding implants in the front areas of the jaw, mini (narrow diameter) implants typically cost 1/2 of full size implants. The final prosthesis will be removable, gum supported and implant supported. I have done cases like that for as little as $3800 (for mini's) and $10,000 (for full size implants). If you want teeth that are removable but do not rest on the gum at all, difficulty and price will go up. If you want teeth that never come out, price will usually go up even more. Hope this was helpful...good luck! |
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| Dental Implants |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Scott9961 in Fort Wayne, IN. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: various |
| I am writing because I am inquiring for a friend who is in need. She has lost teeth since having her children. The pregnancy did a number on her teeth and she has lost about 5 or 6 and is considering having the rest removed and having conventional dentures. I would like to inquire about the procedure and find out why it is that the insurance industry considers having teeth to be a cosmetic situation? Don't they realize how important it is for people to have teeth beyond just giving them a nice smile? Even if it were just a 50% coverage would still be better than nothing |
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| dental implants |
| Amount: $40,000.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Rosalinda D. in Santa Cruz, CA. | Purchased: November, 2010 | | Which Tooth: all upper & lower |
| The prosthodonists my husband saw yesterday will be charging $40,000 for all top & bottom implants, plus some bone grafting. Can someone with experience in this field let me know if the cost is reasonable? |
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| implant |
| Amount: $9,000.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Laura ramos in miami, FL. | Purchased: December, 2010 | | Which Tooth: 2 |
| I went to the dentist and it going to cost me 9000, because I have to get some bone implant, but i also think that it is too much money... |
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| Dental implant |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: a user in Denver, CO. | Purchased: December, 2010 | | Which Tooth: Front upper # 9 |
| I hand the cap shattered and the tooth under the cap broken also. There is no enough surface of the natural tooth to cap it. The dentist suggested a bridge resulting in all three of my front teeth being bonded - the two supporting # 9. has any one had a front tooth implant? |
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| Need Dental implant/bone grapht |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: James Dalton in Mission Hills, CA. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: 1 upper front |
| i lost my tooth in a truck accident at the age of 14. i received a settlement that beings payment on 3/15/2011. i would like to know i anyone would be able to advise me in the type of bone grapht i should get, considering the cost and success rate, and if there are any differences in the quality of the actual implants themselves. i would prefer to get a tooth that will last me a lifetime for the best price. much appreciation |
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| an overbite |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: insecure about smile in grenada, MS. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: 4 top teeth |
| I want to get implants for a major overbite on the top....is this a good idea |
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| I need dental Implants |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: hibizcus in Irving, TX. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: All Top back |
| I am a 31 year old female. I have had severe GI problems since I was a child. The constant acid erosion has eaten away my top back teeth and is starting back bottom. My teeth were fine and I went two years without a visit and I needed 9 root canals. I am single mother on disability. I am trying to go back to work. I am educated and have a degree but no one will hire me because of my teeth. I have gotten so many different quotes from dentists. Anywhere from 10,000 to 150,000 to do all the work I need. I can't even get on a payment plan because my income is so low. The government will provide you healthcare if you are disabled but they do not consider your oral health a part of that. I am in a lose lose situation. I hope all of you find a way to get your teeth fixed. I will keep you in my prayers and I hope you keep me in yours. |
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| Dental Implant v. Permanent Bridge |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Debbie S in Va. Beach, VA. | Purchased: December, 2010 | | Which Tooth: #9 |
| I have taken exceptional care of my teeth, but unfortunately due to either an accident where the airbags deployed or by having had braces twice in my life, my left front tooth has to be extracted. I have a couple of options, dental implant with a cost of $5,000 or a permanent bridge with a cost of $3,000. I think I am going to do the bridge because of the cost. But there appears to be a third choice, which is a resin bonded bridge. Not sure of the cost, but I will post all fees once I meet with my dentist again on Tuesday. |
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| Dental Implants |
| Amount: $50,000.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: a user in Arcata, CA. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: All top & bottom |
| I obviously have not had this procedure done yet, as I am a 20 year old student who works only part-time and will have to pay in full out of my own pocket. I've had two people quote me $50,000 for all my teeth, and about 1 year to complete the surgery and recover (if all goes as planned.) Hope this info helps someone else out. |
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| root canal,crown |
| Amount: $30.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: whitelotus in New Delhi, MA. | Purchased: February, 2008 | | Which Tooth: all 27 tooth |
| I got all my tooth replace by crown mostly in Indonesia and India nurse told me crown will keep my tooth clean and healthy cause is cover and protected by cap..hell is not.i been getting gum sore ,infection,disease pain thru out past 10 years ..and need to go thru hell to remove old crown to do root canal.in india it cost me $100 for both root canal and $200 for crown done per tooth.but the crown crack after few month.i have to fly all the way back to india to sit thru hell again to drill ,injection and more pain to recap(free this time)..now i have a rotten tooth shaking need to exstract am thinking of implant this time but it cost over $4000 here i have talk to dentist in New delhi he told me if i want a good implant it wil cost me about $1000 per implant that is net include both titanium n crown together..but first i would need to do x-tray to see if i have enough jaw bone in my jaw to drill in the abutment..but im not too confident with the quality the india dentis is using tho |
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| Thinking about getting full dentures. |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: a user in Little Rock, AR. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: All |
| I am 22 years old and I am seriously considering full upper and lower dentures. All of the calcium has been sucked out of my teeth due to pregnancy. I also had metal braces for 4 years and that has had an effect on my teeth as well. I am hoping there is an alternitive. I am scared out of my mind to have all of my teeth pulled! |
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| Full Titanium Dental Implants |
| Amount: $45.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Chi in Chgo, IL. | Purchased: December, 2010 | | Which Tooth: All |
| Due to bone loss, teeth missing, etc...the top and bottom replacements are being seriously considered. I am nervous about what I've been reading regarding Titanium and its possible cause for illnesses. |
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| Dental implants |
| Amount: $11,000.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: a user in Heidelberg, Other. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: 17,16.15,37 |
| My partner is in the 7th month of the dental implant process for 3 upper implants and 1 lower implant. June, 2010 a sinus lift was completed and bone material added to increase bone mass in the upper left quadrat. One implant of the 3 needed was placed at this time. New bone growth was successful. 2 additional upper implants will be placed on 25 January 2011 and the one implant will be opened and ready for a provisional crown. The next 2 implants on the top and the bottom implant will require an additional 7-8 months stabilization period before permanent crowns. Total time from first implant surgery to final crown placements will be approximately 16-17 months. The price for sinus lift, bone graft, and placement of 4 implants with 2 general anesthesias, will be 6000 euros. The 4 crowns will cost 5000 euros. |
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| Dental Implants |
| Amount: $30,800.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Shonda in Fort Worth, TX. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: 3,8,9,19,30 |
| 35 years old, been living with a partial since the military pulled my teeth 15 years ago. When my current dentist and I took a look back at my military dental record, I didn't have to have all those teeth pulled. I simply needed orthodontic treatment and deep cleanings. Well, now they won't cover implants nor will my current insurance cove it either. Thanks Uncle Sam!!!! |
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| help!!!!!!!!!! |
| Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Embaressed mother in Lombard, IL. | Purchased: 2010 | | Which Tooth: all |
| I'm a mom of 8 and i need implants! i'm 38 years old! i look like and ex crack addict by the mouth! or an old witch from a horror movie! i cannot afford clearchoice or any other choice! can one of these dentist pay it forward or something to help me out! i wanna smile again! and attend pta and teacher conferances, feeling confident! and not frowned upon or pre judged by my appereance! please help! |
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| implants and crowns |
| Amount: $17,900.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Simak in boston, MA. | Purchased: November, 2010 | | Which Tooth: ful mouth reconstruction |
I searh in States for implant work. Way to costly. Met in N.Y. Dr. Pelcman, who has a office in Buenos Aires. Actrualy he is on website.I needed 15 straumman implants and 28 ceramco crowns, and sinus lift on 1 side. Had to fly over twice. But love his work.Specialy crown work. He speaks english and spanish, so I didnot have any problem with communication.
$17,900- was total amount I spent. |
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| My estimate for implant |
| Amount: $3,462.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Lookingforassistance in Sykesville, MD. | Purchased: January, 2011 | | Which Tooth: 31 |
| Does this sound reasonable? This is scheduled for two weeks from now and does not include the cost of the crown |
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| Implant Failure |
| Amount: $2,800.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Coco in Denver, CO. | Purchased: February, 2010 | | Which Tooth: 28 |
| My #28 was infected off and on over ten years with occasional buccal gum drainage, but with little pain (it had had a root canal). I finally went for an implant after three earlier successful ones by the same practitioner. He did the extraction and a large amount of bone (cadaver) grafting because of what he termed a "large defect" in the underlying bone (possibly bone loss from years with an infected root). He waited five months before placing the implant, and he remarked that the grafted material felt somewhat soft, though the bone below felt solid. After three months I went in to have the implant "torqued" and it hurt a bit so I stopped them after the first force level was applied, and we waited another month. At that time the torque test was OK, so I went to my regular dentist to have the crown restoration made. When that came back from the lab and was being installed, the implant came out of my jaw. I went immediately to the implantologist who said he couldn't be certain why the implant failed to osseointegrate. He recommended that we wait 3 months for healing to occur and then place a new implant (not sure what a re-do will cost). In addition, the crown restoration was a major loss because it had been custom-built to fit atop the failed implant. However, the implant manufacturer (3I) compensated my dentist for the crown so luckily I avoided that expense. My dentist and the implantologist are losing a bit of confidence in the 3I posts and may sue more Nobel (or other mfr.) products in the future, though my three previous successful implants were all made by 3I. They say 1 out of 25 or so implants fail for various reasons but I didn't expect it in my case because I am healthy, don't smoke or drink, my gums are in reasonalby good condition, and I practice good oral hygiene. I suspect the bone loss from many years of an infected tooth might be the "root" cause of the problem. In any case, I am going forward with the re-do, probably in early March 2011. |
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| Implant |
| Amount: $1,100.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Safariboy in Amman, Jordan, Other. | Purchased: January, 2011 | | Which Tooth: lower next to wisdom |
| Complete implant and crown by my dentist and a dental surgeon cost me $1,100. Using all German material. Medical and dental tourism is a growing busness in Jordan because of low cost. In 2009 there were more than 250,000 visitors coming to Jordan for medical/dental care. Round trip from USA to Jordan cost less than $2,000. Cardio exam including ultra sound scan recently done cost me $90 by a U.S. Board certified cardiologist. That is reasonable. |
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| Dental implants |
| Amount: $13,500.00 not covered by insurance |
| Posted by: Horton in Louisville, KY. | Purchased: January, 2011 | | Which Tooth: All upper |
Tired of wearing a denture. Had 6 implants placed all all my upper teeth replaced with porcelain crowns for $13500 including abutments and crowns with no hidden fees.
RealChoice Dental Implant Center of Kentuckiana |
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