There are four general areas of
care associated with dental implants. The fees listed are those currently
used at Cheyenne Advanced Dental
Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The diagnostic phase is the first and
most important phase of treatment. Implants that are placed without
regard for the final restoration often require substantially more to restore.
Sometimes, improper planning can result in an
implant being useless. This phase requires a review of the patient's
medical and dental history. Evaluation of the musculature of the neck
and face as well as the bony support is required. Full mouth
x-rays including a panoramic
view of the jaw are essential. A
C.T. scan may be required to
determine the location of vital nerves or to evaluate the quantity and quality
of the available bone. Surgical templates may also be used, especially
if the teeth are to be made by someone other than the implant surgeon. An
examination and x-rays will cost about $150. A C.T. scan will cost
$300. A surgical template may cost between $100-200.
The surgical phase may require initial
bone grafts if there is insufficient
bone. In the past, many patients simply were unable to have implants
placed because of insufficient bone. Now with advanced techniques implants
are again a viable option. If grafts are required an additional period
of four to twelve months may be required before placement of the implants.
Once the implants are surgically placed in the bone, they must remain
undisturbed for four to twelve months. The length of time depends upon
the quality of bone available. The average patient usually takes Extra
Strength Tylenol or Advil for the
postoperative discomfort. With proper management the discomfort
is usually minimal. Bone grafts may cost between $500-3,000. We
also have the ability to separate your platelets, after a simple blood draw,
and mix these growth hormone laden platelets with the bone graft materials
to substantially improve healing and even eliminate scar formation.
We can also draw stem cells from your hip using a gentle technique with minimal
complications. This can substantially accelerate the healing process,
especially if bone grafting is necessary. There is an additional fee
of $800 for this process. The placement of the implants may range from
$800-2000 per implant. The lowest cost implants are the new
Mini-implants. Standard
root form implants are $2000 each.
After the implants have been placed
the person's dentures can be modified so that they can continue to be worn.
If just some of the teeth are missing a temporary plastic partial may
be worn. This solves the short term appearance problems that may exist.
Once the implants have bonded to the bone the process of preparing
the implants for use begins. Often an existing denture can be modified
to fit over balls that are attached to the implants. These provide
great stability and comfort for very little money. Crowns or bridges
may be attached to the implants. The complexity of this part of the
procedure magnifies with the number of implants. This may require more
specialized treatment and higher costs. Temporary dentures or partials
may cost between $750-2750. Modifying a denture to fit after surgery
or over implants may range from $85-1000. Crowns on implants may range
between $1200-2000 per tooth. Snaps usually cost about $1000
each.
The final phase is the maintenance
stage of the process. Dental implants can last more than thirty years
if properly maintained. This requires good cleaning skills to be learned
by the patient. Maintenance visits are usually scheduled every three
months. Once the patient has demonstrated a good track record the interval
may be lengthened. If a
denture is being
supported by implants, the jaw bone may continue to dissolve in the areas
away from the implants. This is a natural process and sometimes requires
the dentures to be relined or remade. Maintenance visits usually cost
$35. Cleanings range between $80-250 depending on the difficulty of
the process. Replacement screws or attachments may range from $25-1000.
As with any type of service the fees
may vary depending upon the complexity of the treatment or the skill level
of the dentist. To improve communications, always discuss the total
cost involved with treatment. Make sure that you know approximately
what the costs will be. There are things that can make the treatment
more expensive and may be beyond the control of the treating doctor.
To schedule an appointment for a
consultation, call 702-367-4121 or e-mail us at
scott@lvimplant.com.
Do you have more questions?
Send us an e-mail question and
Dr. Brooksby of Cheyenne Advanced
Dental Arts will gladly respond.
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