If you’ve been getting by replacing your missing teeth with temporary solutions like dentures or dental bridges, you likely already know the drawbacks of these prosthetics. Although it’s true that they do restore your smile and can even allow you to eat a more expansive diet, the truth is there are simply some things removable restorations simply can’t solve. Conversely, dental implants can do everything these other options can and more, but at a greater cost, leaving many patients wondering “are dental implants really worth the money?” Here’s a closer look at why despite their higher price, they may just be the best value for your smile!
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the world’s only permanent tooth replacement option. They surgically attach to your jawbone through a process called osseointegration, where a titanium or zirconia implant fuses in place, all the while providing important stimulation similar to a natural tooth’s roots. This allows the prosthetic to stay in place securely when you eat, speak, and smile, and even helps prevent further tooth loss!
The implant is then topped with an abutment, and then either a crown, bridge, or denture to complete the prosthetic, restoring the appearance and function of your smile!
Why Are Dental Implants More Expensive?
Because they are made of high-quality materials and must be surgically implanted into the bone, dental implants are more expensive than traditional bridges and dentures. Since they are designed to be permanent, they must be made of strong, durable titanium or zirconia to provide the durability to enjoy a full diet and to allow for successful osseointegration. Thus, while your initial treatment may cost more than temporary restorations might, because dental implants are permanent these costs should only be a one-time expense.
Better still, since they boast an impressive 95 percent success rate even ten years after placement, if you take good care of them with proper oral hygiene, they could even last a lifetime, while temporary solutions like bridges and dentures will likely need to be replaced every five to seven years.
Why Are Dental Implants a Better Value?
Despite their higher initial cost, dental implants are often determined to be a better value than temporary restorations. That’s because these permanent prosthetics should only have a one-time cost. With dental implants, you won’t need to invest in special soaks, adhesives, pastes, or tools to keep them clean. In fact, you can care for them just as you would real your teeth. You also won’t need to remove them to clean them or keep them soaking overnight, and because they won’t slip, shift, or lose their secure fit, they will lower your risk of painful mouth sores and infections and the associated costs of treating them. Finally, because your dental implants allow you to enjoy a more expansive diet and look completely natural, you’ll enjoy many health and confidence benefits that money simply can’t buy.
Remember, although it’s true that dental implants are likely the most expensive tooth replacement option, because they’re the world’s first permanent tooth replacement solution, they provide an incredible value that will pay for themselves over time not just in money, but by benefiting your oral, overall, and mental health, too!
About Our Practice
At EMA Dental, we’re proud to offer a variety of tooth replacement options for patients at every price point. While it’s true that prosthetics like dentures and bridges are less expensive than dental implants, these durable, lifelike restorations are an undeniable value when you consider the costs over time. To learn more about dental implants, including your total treatment cost, schedule a consultation with us today by visiting our website or calling the location nearest to you.