End to end procedure for dental implant costs $10k, is this normal? (photo)

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Hello, the crown on my tooth #3 popper, and when I went to the dentist, he said an extraction+implant was needed (this tooth already had a root canal). The whole thing is going to cost, around $10k, not covered. This sounds awfully expensive. Is this normal? Full breakdown in picture

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

There are many variables in what needs to be done.  You treatment plan appears comprehensive but may be overkill.  No individual item is unreasonably priced.  It is possible that this is the best option depending on your condition.Sometimes a Max implant can be placed immediately after extraction into socket.  If sinus augmentation is needed it increases costs.  I suggest getting additional opinions both on wether tooth is salvagable and whether socket preservation, bone graft of sinus lift is needed.A good rule is to seek a second or third opinion if you are not sure about treatment.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOChair, Alliance of TMD Organizations.

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

An estimated cost of
$10,000 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 ). 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 implant crowns. Dental implants really are the state of the art in
tooth replacement, much better than a bridge or denture, and implant companies,
labs, oral surgeons and restorative dentists base their prices on this fact.
For your own peace of mind, check out some other implant prices in your area.
Implant fees within a given area tend to fall within a fairly close range,
while your dentists' fee may not be the cheapest, it's probably not way out of
line.

H. Ryan Kazemi, DMD · Answer

Depending on type of practices and location, and the precise nature of treatment necessary, cost can vary. If the bone is healthy and there is adequate foundation, the surgical aspect of implant can be 2500-3000 and the restoration can be $2500-3500 (depending on type of material, type of laboratory, and experience and specialty of the restorative dentist). I hope this is helpful.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

if u want to save money, go for dental tourism. u will save upto 70% of yr total costing. dental tourism is very common for cosmetic and implant dental procedures.

Zev Kaufman, DDS · Answer

Dear willygreenny: The prices quoted to you are entirely reasonable, especially if the work is done by a specialist in New York City. the question is: do you need all this work? Most times, following extraction,  a bone graft procedure is not necessary and a short implant can be placed without a sinus graft procedure.The best thing to do is to get a second opinion from a prosthodontist in your area. Best,

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