This four-part article series provides a comprehensive FAQ guide to the cost of dental implants and the surgical procedures required to place them.

Welcome to the final installment of this four-part article series on tooth implant costs. Tooth loss is, unfortunately, one of those things that happen to almost everyone at some stage during their life. When it does, regardless of the cause, the most important decision you make is whether or not you opt for the most sophisticated and advanced tooth replacement solution available. And this solution is afforded by tooth implant costs, which are functionally, aesthetically and – in comfort and feel – far superior to traditional technologies, such as bridges and removable dentures. With a lifespan of several decades, almost always without the need for any restoration, you’ll find that – contrary to their reputation – tooth implant costs do not lie on the high end of the spectrum. Rather, they are the most economical investment a patient can make in their quality of life and oral health.

In this article, the final installment of our four-part FAQ guide on tooth implant costs, we shall answer two final questions on dental financing and insurance…

Question: Will medical insurance cover my tooth implant costs?

Answer:Unfortunately, many medical and dental insurance providers don’t offer coverage for tooth implant costs. This is because dental implants are still considered an elective procedure, even if they are the most comprehensive and sophisticated solution available for the replacement of single and multiple missing teeth. They may cover certain portions of the procedure, such as the cost of anesthesia, tooth extractions, X-rays and crowns, but the majority of dental implant surgery will have to come out of your own pocket. Whatever you do, make sure you understand the terms of your coverage beforehand!

Question: Do implant dentists offer any financing for tooth implant costs?

Answer:Tooth implant costs are not inexpensive and as a result, most dental implant centers – especially the larger and more reputable ones – do offer patients a few financing options. Most of them accept major credit cards and/or have become affiliated with healthcare financing companies, for example, Compassionate Health Care Services, CareCredit, Chase Healthcare Financing or Springstone Patient Financing. Upon review of your case, these companies may decide to provide you with the financing you need to cover your tooth implant costs. Contact your dentist to find out what his/her financing options are. Once you have approval, you will sit down with one of their financing experts who will work out a payment plan that is tailor-made to fit your personal budget. Most patients opt for the short-term, no interest method of payment.

A Final Note on Tooth Implant Costs

We hope that we have managed to address all of your concerns regarding tooth implant costs in this four-part series. We have one final piece of advice we would like to leave you with:

You are saving yourself money in the long run by opting for the more sophisticated tooth replacement solution offered by tooth implant costs. So many patients make the mistake of choosing the cheaper and inferior dental technology to help them save money on tooth replacement. Ironically enough, it’s these patients who, in the long run, end up spending more money on adhesives, anesthetic gels, cleaning agents, denture refitting and ultimately, when their jaw bones have become so wasted away that they can’t support dentures anymore; bone grafting and dental implants!