How much do dental implants cost in Lancashire? There is not a single direct answer to this
question as prices for Dental Implants can vary based on the location of the
dental implant clinic. They can also vary based on the reputation and
experience of the dental implant dentist involved in your procedure; there are also
many different variables that affect the cost of implants.
- The Implant Fixture
The type and the brand of implant
used will significantly have an impact on the cost. Some brands are much more expensive than
others and will require the dentist to charge a higher fee depending on the
grade of the titanium used or if there are any additional coatings on the
surface of the implant. Various other factors, such as the quality of the bone
at the implant site, will at times justify the need for more expensive
implants. Overall the national average
for dental implant prices ranges from £2200 - £3200. However, this is not your final price.
2. The Abutment Type
After the implant fixture has healed,
your implant dentist will decide which type of abutment will be screwed into
the implant. The choice is either a
pre-fabricated or a cosmetic customized abutment. Cosmetic abutments are much more
expensive and are used in situations where the implants were placed on an angle
or where pre-fabricated abutments will not achieve the desired aesthetic. More advanced
form of Customized abutments are ceramic. These abutments are more expensive
but are ideal choice of the aesthetic areas, i.e. front regions, especially if you
display quite a bit of gum when you smile. The type of abutment chosen by the
dentist for your individual case will affect the cost of this portion of the
implant restoration.
3. The Implant Crown
When your implant fixture has
healed and the abutment has been placed your implant dentist is ready to place the
final implant crown. There is a significant variation in cost depending upon
the type of materials used to make the crown and the dental laboratory that
fabricates the crown.
Your implant crown can either be
made from a base metal (precious metal, i.e. gold) covered with porcelain, or
from ceramic. Depending on the type of the dental laboratory, the cost of the
crown can vary, as a talented technician tends to charge more for their artistic,
detail-oriented crowns.
The final aesthetic result can be
much more realistic in the mouth, and many patients feel this is well worth the
additional cost, especially if the tooth being replaced is in the front of the
mouth.
4. The Need for Bone grafts
If there is inadequate amount of
bone present to place the implant and have it adequately Retaining and fusing
to the jawbone, In this case bone grafts are often needed to ensure the
quantity and quality of bone is sufficient to support an implant. There is
usually an additional fee incurred if bone grafts are needed.
If you are interested in finding out more about dental implants, or if you
would like to learn more about what dental implants cost , please contact you
Dental Implants Centre in Preston on 01772 - 726932
