Dental Implants – Rockwall, TX

Preliminary Treatments & Dental Implant Surgery

Before we begin to rebuild your smile, we need to make sure you’re a good candidate for dental implants. Many patients need to complete preliminary treatments like gum disease therapy, tooth extractions, or bone grafting before moving forward with dental implants. While these procedures will add to the length and cost of your treatment, they’re vital for maximizing the success of your new smile.

Then, the surgical placement of your dental implants will incur its own cost. The price of dental implant surgery will depend on factors like where in the mouth your implants are being placed and what type of sedation or anesthesia you’d like. Since we conveniently perform the entire treatment process right here in our Rockwall office, you’ll save time and money instead of visiting an unfamiliar specialist.

The Parts of Your Dental Implant

Aside from the process itself, your dental implants themselves will influence the cost of your treatment. When preparing your estimate, we’ll consider several important factors, such as:

• Number of dental implants: Replacing a single missing tooth with one dental implant will naturally cost less than replacing several missing teeth with two or three dental implants. However, keep in mind that replacing an entire arch of missing teeth with an implant denture will likely be much more cost effective than it would be with individual crowns or several bridges.
• Type of restoration needed: Dental implants can be topped with a variety of restorations that will influence the end cost. For example, a custom-made crown will cost less than a full denture.
• Materials used: Typically, dental implants and their restoration are made of titanium and dental porcelain, but other materials such as zirconia, acrylic, and more could be used as well. What your new smile is crafted of will influence the overall price.
• The manufacturer or brand: There are several different companies that make dental implants. Some make their dental implants in different sizes or shapes to help improve success rates for different situations, such as low jawbone density or metal allergies. We’ll be more than happy to discuss with you the specific details of your dental implants and where they come from during your treatment.

How Dental Implants Can Save You Money

It’s true that dental implants typically have a much higher initial cost than that of other tooth replacement options like dentures and dental bridges. However, they can easily become the more cost-effective solution in the long run! Dentures and dental bridges need to be replaced every several years. Combining this with the cost of occasional repairs and readjustments, these restorations can become quite costly over the years. On the other hand, the one-time cost of dental implants can give you a strong, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime and saves you thousands of dollars.

Does My Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?

Every insurance policy is different, but most don’t cover the entire cost of dental implants. However, they usually cover select parts of the treatment, such as a percentage of the final restoration or a portion of any necessary preliminary procedures. Our talented team has years of experience navigating insurance benefits and helping our patients minimize their out-of-pocket expenses, and they’ll be happy to review the details of your policy during your consultation.

Making Dental Implants Affordable

At Spillman Family Dental of Rockwall, we don’t want anything to stand between our patients and the strong, healthy smiles they deserve. That’s why in addition to dental insurance, we’re happy to accept financing through CareCredit. This third-party company offers low- to no-interest payment plans that can break up the cost of your dental implants into smaller amounts that fit into your monthly budget. You can apply for CareCredit here or give us a call and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process.