Exorbitant Cost of Dental Implant?

asked 1 year ago by stef48 in Ottawa, ON
Latest answer by Peter Mann, DDS
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Tags: costs, extraction

$3500 est. for front tooth extraction+implant. The dentist booked 45 minutes to do this work! The crown will cost an extra $1200. How is this justified? Even allowing for the cost of overhead and material it seems like people and insurance companies are being gouged.

7 answers to Exorbitant Cost of Dental Implant?

Dental implants really are the state of the art in tooth replacement

An estimated cost of $4700 certainly is a lot of money, but this fee really doesn't seem all that high to me ( I practice in the Cleveland Ohio area and fees here are generally lower than say New York, Los Angeles or Chicago ). Front teeth are often more difficult to restore well with implants, and more expensive lab made custom parts (called abutments) may be needed instead of standard sized and angled abutments from the implant manufacturer. Labs also charge dentists more for... more

Paul D. Kantor, DDS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

Fees for Dental Implants

Unfortunatelly medicine is very expensive. I'm glad to hear the procedure went quickly and successfuly. The anterior teeth are the most complicated to repair with dental implants due to the high esthetic demands. It takes many years of additional training and experience before a dentist can perform these types of procedures predictably. A 3-unit dental bridge used to traditionally replace a missing tooth would have cost you about as much and not last as long... more

Peter Mann, DDS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

Implants are still a bargain...

If you were to have a bridge in that area, you'd probably pay close to that fee, however, you'd most likely need to replace the bridge in 12-20 years. With the implant, you haven't damaged the adjacent tooth AND most importantly, it will probably last you a lifetime...if you take care of it. The price you are quoting is within reason. The prices can vary so much, it's almost difficult for us to quote a fee. If you need an extraction, if you need bone augmentation, if you n more

Randall LaFrom, DDS
San Jose Cosmetic Dentist

Fees for dental implants

The fee seems pretty steep , however besides "overhead and materials " what you are paying for is knowdledge skill and judgement of your dentist to do the prodedure. Finding out what experience and training he has might give you a clearer answer. There are a number of reasons that determine why fees are what they are in each dental office . Your dentist has to have his and they should be valid to you where you are happy to pay for them

Laura Torrado, DDS
New York Cosmetic Dentist

Fees for dental implants vary

While fees for surgical and involved cases may seem high, the quoted fee sounds about average. The materials for the implants are usually much higher than any other materials a dentist or lab must pay, and this cost is passed along to the patient. While the time spent may seem low, it is usually a sign of great skill and talent, as some dentists take 3 times as long to do the same service (any service). Perhaps some dentists should slow down. Surgeries can be... more

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Dental Implant Cost

The fee you were quoted for an implant and crown is appropriate. It is important to understand that the average overhead cost for any dental practice is in the range of 55-70%. Dental implants are actually quite costly for clinicians. It is also important to understand that the fee includes your dentist's expertise, and the many years of school he/she had to attend to be able to place that dental implant properly. You may have seen... more

Michael Gulizio, DMD, MS
Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

Cost of dental implants

The front teeth are the most difficult and complex areas of the mouth when it comes to implant replacement. Lots of issues need attention: Bone, soft tissue architecture, aesthetic requirements, and proper implant positioning. It is not unusual for such treatments to approach the cost your indicated. The expertise, necessary time, and materials do add to this cost. I always tell my patients it is a lifetime investment and if well done by expert surgeons and restorative dentists, it will... more

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD
Bethesda Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

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