Implant + Crown
Added: January 25, 2007 - 3:41 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, San Jose, CA
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Case Summary
Dental Implants
Teeth: 14
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: January 2007
Last Cleaning: November 2006
Case Description
I recently had my teet#14 extracted. I believe I have many options now including implant. I havent chosen my implant specialist yet.
I wanted to gauge my choice and see how much an implant will cost me (implant + Crown). I talked to my insurance and figured out they do not cover implants I am not sure about the crowns though.
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You have the option for an implant, a brdige, or a partial denture. If you would like a free consult, you can contact us to schedule an appointment. Thank you.
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You do have many options. I hope you''''ll consider a free in-office consultation so that we can discuss them as well as what will be most cost-effective and aesthetic for you. I look forward to meeting you and your dental healthcare needs. Best Regards, Dr. Ghorbani - Atherton, CA
Without a doubt the best alternative is an implant supported crown. The reason being that it is a free standing unit, just as a natural tooth. Also, you do not have to have adjacent teeth restored, nor do you depend on two teeth taking the forces of three ( and tooth #14 is your primary functioning tooth in that quadrant).Other options are a fixed bridge from # 13 - 15 or a removeable partial denture.There is a distinct possibility that bone grafting of the sinus will be necessary as the sinus floor often dips into that area, and since the implant depends on adequate bone for support we sometimes have to graft the sinus. This procedure can often be coincidental with the placement of the implant if adequate native bone exists for initial support of the implant fixture.If it is a conventional placement (meaning no grafting needed) then I would expect the fee to be in the $5000 range. If sinus grafting is required, there would be an additional fee which can have a wide range of fees. In my office the fee would be an additional $1985.I hope that this gives you some additional information to help you make your decision.I do not offer free consultaions.Best of luck!
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