When a teeth implant is placed, the dental surgeon assures that a close contact with the outer area of the implant and the bone around the teeth is obtained. Generally, the dentists examine dental health of the patient before recommending implant operation. If teeth of the patient show any signs of decay, swelling or any other gum disease, the dentist treats this first. It can be said that if one plans to go for an implant operation, then one has to undergo various tests and examinations such as CT scan, X-rays and bone quality check.
Process of Dental Implant Surgery
First of all, the gum area where the implant needs to be placed is cut and lifted up and then a small-sized hole as per the implants dimensions is drilled into the jawbone at the area specified for the implant. Then the titanium implant is fitted tightly to the socket and after this the gum is stitched back over the teeth implant. Once an implant is placed, it is given enough amount of time to heal up and integrate with the jawbone. This time span usually differs from three to eight months, depending on the hardness or softness of the bone tissue.
Cost Guidelines for Teeth Implants
The cost of a dental implant usually comes out to be about 30,000/-INR to 45,000/-INR. As this is the general cost involved, this cost can reach to about 60,000/-INR, depending on the dental health of the patient, the requirement for gum restoration and various other factors. The additional costs that might increase the overall price of the surgery include the X-ray costs, the number of crowns that have to be placed and the possibility of usage of a synthetic bone material in the implant operation.
All the steps that fall in this implant surgery and are considered to contribute to the total cost are initial consultation fee, requirement of sinus lifts or bone grafting, placement of abutment and placement of the crown.
It can be said that the ones who are considering teeth implant as an option, must consider the entire cost involved before reaching to any conclusion.
Article written by Dr. Puneet Kathuria, dental implantologist in Delhi, India, offering world class dental implants.
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For those who have gotten Dental implants?
I had 2 root canals and crowns a year ago. Recently, one of them broke off because food somehow got under the crown and caused it to decay and weaken and break off. They cemented it back on for now. I went to see an oral surgeon today for an implant consultation. I chose an implant vs bridge because it last longer and is more real. Bridges affect 2 teeth around it which I don’t like. It is expensive and insurance doesn’t really pay for the implant part. They may pay for part of the tooth extraction before hand.
Have any of you had implants? How long have you had to wait total from start to finish? I have to wait until the tooth extraction and bone graft heal for 3 months, then get the implant wait 3 or 4 more months, then get the post, then get a crown.
Have any of you that have gotten an implant wish they had not and why? or why do you love it?
Has anyone gotten one and it fail? What happened?
Thanks in advance for your kind answers and information.
Answer
Implants are the best tooth replacement option in dentistry. Everything that you say sounds accurate. It takes time and $ but is well worth it. I personally have not had implants in my mouth. I am a dentist and I can tell you that all the patients that I have placed implants in feel they made the right choice. So go for it and don’t worry too much. Also make sure you follow all the post operative instructions so that you don’t develop any complications. Good Luck.
