Average Cost of a Dental Implant

You may have had grandparents who wore dentures, and for many decades, dentures were the only way to replace missing teeth. Now dentists have several options for replacing a tooth, and the most popular option is dental implants. Implants serve as replacement tooth roots that have a crown placed over them which resembles the natural look of your teeth. If properly taken care of, an implant can last a lifetime, and they are more affordable than you might realize.

 

The cost of dental implants in Los Angeles is dependent on several factors. Before beginning the procedure, our dentist will need to give you a thorough dental examination to make sure you do not suffer from tooth decay or gum disease. If you do, those problems will need to be addressed before getting your implant, and treating decay or gum disease can add into your final price.

 

An implant requires sufficient jaw bone density in order to properly integrate, so if your jaw bone has been weakened, our dentist will need to perform a bone graft to strengthen it. This can add several months to the total time of the operation, but it will be well worth it when you start enjoying the aesthetic and functional benefits of a dental implant.