Dental Implants Rocky River
Replacing Teeth with Premier Prosthetics
Although the goal is to keep your natural teeth as long as possible, dental implants are often considered the next best thing. As artificial tooth roots, they allow you to enjoy the same great benefits as a regular smile, meaning you can eat, speak, and smile with ultimate confidence. Our dentists at Rocky River Dental can complete the entire dental implant process in-house, so let us know if you are interested in learning more about these permanent prosthetics by calling to schedule a consultation.
Why Choose Rocky River Dental for Dental Implants?
- Dental Implant Process Completed In-House – No Referral Needed
- Advanced Digital Imaging for Precise Dental Implant Placement
- Dentists with Extensive Surgical Training & Education
What Are Dental Implants?
Made of titanium and designed to look like small screws, dental implants require a surgical procedure in which they are placed into your jawbone. Integrating with the bone, they mimic natural tooth roots to deliver supreme foundational support for your new smile. Whether it is a crown, bridge, or denture that you need, Dr. William L. Farr, Dr. William Z. Farr, or Dr. Dalia Thweib can deliver a strong and sturdy restoration that completes your smile and offers improved daily use.
The 4-Step Dental Implant Process
- Initial Dental Implant Consultation – You will complete an implant consultation with one of our talented dental experts who will determine how soon you can undergo dental implant surgery. If your mouth requires additional treatment to address gum disease, severe tooth decay, or jawbone loss, this will be completed first.
- Dental Implant Surgery – We do not refer patients out for dental implant surgery but instead perform the procedure in-house. This allows for a more comfortable experience as we administer local anesthesia and place each implant post into its designated spot.
- Dental Implant Osseointegration/Abutment – Osseointegration or the fusing of your implants with your jawbone can take 4-6 months to complete. During this time, you will need to follow the instructions provided to you by our team. Once you are fully healed, you will come back in to receive your metal abutments that help to hold your restoration in place.
- Delivery of Dental Implant Restoration(s) – The final step is to have your custom crown, bridge, or denture secured on top of your implant(s) so that you can begin to enjoy a full, complete, and beautiful smile.
Benefits of Dental Implants
- Optimal Durability – Dental implants are placed within the jawbone, so they will not cause teeth to slide out of place or slip.
- Long Lifespan – If they’re properly maintained, dental implants can remain in place for a lifetime.
- Bone Preservations – Tooth loss is known to cause bone resorption, but dental implants can restore bone density and keep it strong and supportive for new teeth.
- Normal Use of Teeth – Your bite force will improve, and you’ll enjoy being able to eat and speak without fear of slurring your words or accidental slippage while eating.
Sinus Lifts
A sinus lift is an advanced dental implant treatment that is often required when these prosthetics are to be placed in the upper arch but lack the jawbone density to support implant posts. Our team can perform these services in-house and regularly accepts referrals from other dentists in the area when patients need them before receiving dental implants.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Implants
Dental implants represent a long-term investment in your health, confidence, and quality of life, and, with dental restorations as with everything else, you can expect to get what you pay for. The process of placing these devices is entirely customized at each of its stages, so the overall cost of a dental implant can vary significantly from one patient to another. Dental implants offer a host of benefits that traditional restorations cannot match, and their lengthy lifespan can make them the most cost-effective way to replace your teeth in the long run. Here’s a brief guide to how dental implants are priced at Rocky River Dental, but please contact our office if you would like to know more.
Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery
You may need preliminary treatments such as gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, or bone grafting before receiving dental implants, and these procedures will contribute to the overall cost of your restoration. Thankfully, these treatments are often covered partially by dental insurance.
The cost of dental implant placement surgery will be determined by a variety of factors such as where the restoration is placed and the type of anesthesia or sedation treatment administered. We are equipped to perform the entire implant placement process in-house so you won’t have to worry about seeing an outside specialist who uses a different pricing structure.
The Parts of Your Dental Implant
The cost of your dental implant will also be influenced by its parts. A few factors to consider include:
- The number of dental implants placed: A single tooth can be replaced with a single implant, but larger restorations such as dentures and bridges may require two to six. Each individual implant will be noted on your bill.
- Type of restoration: Larger restorations such as bridges and dentures are more expensive than smaller ones such as crowns.
- Size: Depending on where the implant is placed in the jawbone, it may need to be longer or shorter. Longer implants are more expensive.
- Material: Some patients may benefit more from implants made from zirconia instead of titanium, and these materials are priced differently.
- Brand: Many companies manufacture dental implant components, and different brands come at different price points. Please contact us if you’d like to learn more about brand-specific benefits.
How Dental Implants Can Save You Money
While traditional dentures and bridges may seem cheaper at first glance, it’s important to consider the lifespan of your chosen restoration. Traditional dentures and dental bridges must be replaced every few years, and, since these restorations are not cheap, the cost of new appliances can add up significantly over the decades. With excellent care, your dental implants may be able to last as long as a lifetime, which makes them a one-time investment that can pay large dividends over time. Dental implants are also easy to clean and harmless to neighboring teeth, which can also save you vast sums of money that would be spent on restorative dental care.
Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
While dental insurance plans typically do not cover implants, they may cover preliminary procedures such as gum disease therapy. We’ll be happy to help you navigate the details of your policy during your consultation so you can know exactly what it will pay for before you commit to the treatment.
Making Dental Implants Affordable
To help make dental implants affordable to the greatest number of people possible, we partner with CareCredit to offer our patients flexible financing options. These payment plans break your bill down into small monthly payments that are easy to manage, and they often involve little to no interest. We’ll be happy to walk you through your payment and financing options during your consultation.
