Dental Implant Cost

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Dental Implant Cost
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• If you have had questions about the cost of a
  dental implant, you are not the only one. Many
  people can ask a dentist in Lake Oswego about the
  price of dental implants. Even with the Internet,
  there is no good way of comparing the prices of
  dental implants or to even get a good estimate
  about the average cost of a dental implant. There
  are many patients who are looking at to get an
  estimate and do not know what they are looking
  for, and what the price entails.
• This guide should help you understand the
  estimates for dental implants.

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• The Average Dental Implant Cost
• In the United States, the average price of a
  dental implant is roughly 5,000. This cost
  includes the dental implant, abutment, crown, and
  the implant surgery. This will vary depending on
  the dentist and the type of dental implant that
  you need.
• Why Does a Dental Implant Cost This Much?
• Having a consultation is very important. A lot of
  the plans about your dental treatment are created
  during the initial consultation. The Lake Oswego
  dentist will also assess the health of the jaw
  bone, and the teeth. Most dentists will allow you
  to combine the consultation with the first stage
  of the treatment.

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• An X-ray of your teeth will need to be done,
  which will result in an extra cost. This is an
  absolute necessity, because if your dentist will
  do the procedure without the x-rays, you may want
  to look for another Lake Oswego dentist.
• For most dental implants, there are normally two
  appointments. The first being is to have the
  implant placed, and the second about three to six
  months later to place the abutment and crown to
  the implant. There are some dentists who use
  implants that have temporary crowns, but you will
  still need a second appointment to have the
  permanent crown placed. Some people need to have
  another appointment to adjust the dental implant
  after the permanent crown is placed.

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• Another reason that dental implants cost so much
  is that they fall into restoration dentistry. A
  Lake Oswego Dentist who does implant surgery has
  to have specialized training in implantology.
  Since the specialized training is required to
  does dental implant work, the Lake Oswego dentist
  charges more for the implant than their other
  services? This is to cover the extra cost of the
  training.
• For many people, dental implants are the most
  cost-effective route for dental restoration. The
  cost of the dental implant will depend heavily on
  the dentist that you choose. Remember that
  cheaper does not always mean better. If you want
  to get done your dental implants in Lake Oswego,
  pick a dentist that has experience with dental
  implants, and has gone through specialized
  training.