Has any one had dental implants? if so what is the proceedure and how much does it cost?

and what are te results like after the process!

Has any one had dental implants? if so what is the proceedure and how much does it cost?
Dental implants are not cheap, roughly about $2000 -$3000 per tooth. The first step is to implant the post into the bone, which takes 6months or more to integrate and is usually done by an oral surgeon or periodontist. Once that has happened your general will then fit you with the crown or denture that screws onto the implant. It takes as while and is not a quick fix, but worth it in the end.
Reply:I have an eight tooth bridge in the front top of my mouth...they filed down four of my teeth and cemented them on them.about 6000 now
Reply:See my avatar? That is my new smile. I have dental implants. The results are amazing for me.





To answer your question. The procedure will depend on what dental professional you choose. If you choose a periodontist or oral surgeon you still have to choose a dentist to make your teeth. I chose a dental professional called a Prosthodontist which is a dental professional that specializes in replacement teeth be it dentures or dental implants. Not all Prosthodontists place implants on a regular basis and if you want dental implants choosing someone who does dental implants as the majority of their practice will help insure your implants success.





There are so many different types of dental implants. There are the kind I have where I have 8 implants on top and 6 on the bottom where I have a dental prosthesis that attaches to the implants with screws. I do not remove them for any reason not even for dental cleanings. They are strong and secure as natural teeth. Next there are individual implants per missing tooth which is the most expensive type there is. Then there are implant supported dentures. Where they place 2 or more implants and make a denture for you that has a snap type device on the teeth and they snap down onto the implants. Then there are mini implants which are very thin and the bite strength isn't as strong as the larger dental implants but for many works very well and this is the least expensive route but again the minis secure a denture.





Cost depends on the type you get. Prices can vary depending on the area where you live. Depends on how many implants you need and what type of teeth you choose. There is NO way I can give you a cost estimate since I am not a dental professional. If you choose a periodontist or oral surgeon you then have a second cost factor for the dentist and a lab fee where the dentist has to send the teeth back and forth from his office to the lab until the teeth are made perfectly. If you choose a Prosthodontist with a lab on the premises you have only 1 bill because this dental professional can make sure your teeth are perfect as the dental lab technician can actually see the teeth in the mouth and what is wrong with them. This is what I chose.