What influences the price of a dental implant?

The price of implants is one of the factors that is usually taken into account when evaluating this treatment. It is true that, as there are more dental clinics offering it, the prices are more competitive, but it would be a mistake for this to be the only factor that leads us to decide for one professional or another. Why? The answer is very simple: the price of the implant can influence not only the result of the treatment itself, but also its success and duration.

There are different factors that influence the price of a dental implant. Knowing them is essential for those who are considering this treatment to be able to make the best possible decision. We explain the main ones.

1. Patient characteristics

First of all, the state of your oral health will influence the type of treatment you will need. For example, if there is a lack of bone where to place the implant, the procedure will be a little more complex, specific techniques will have to be used to guarantee osseointegration and more controls will have to be carried out to see the evolution of the implant. If you have gum problems, such as periodontitis, this problem will have to be treated before the intervention, to ensure that the implant is correctly integrated.

2. The implant material

The implant material will be another determining factor in both the price of the intervention and its success. There have been great advances in the materials with which implants are manufactured, from zirconium to bioactive glass, and even research is being carried out with nanomaterials based on diamond or sapphire. The truth is that we may not need the latest and most sophisticated material for our implant, but we do need a brand with a long history in the market, with quality scientific studies and which guarantees us an implant with above-average biocompatibility and integration. We must keep in mind that, with proper care, a quality implant will last a lifetime.

3. The type of procedure

The type of technique and the surgical protocols applied also influence the price. For example, an immediate load implantology treatment with virtual guided surgery may be a bit more expensive than a traditional procedure, but it has several advantages. For starters, the outcome of the procedure is more predictable, as virtual and 3D techniques are used to plan the entire treatment. In addition, with this technique the intervention is less invasive, so the patient recovers in much less time, and with virtually no discomfort. This is a factor highly valued by patients with fear of the dentist.

4. The professionalism of the team

The team of specialists who will perform your treatment is another essential factor to guarantee the success of the intervention, and of course it influences the price. We all know that the best professionals are those who have, in addition to excellent training, a long history of active practice. They are also constantly updating their knowledge with new techniques that improve treatment times and results. Let’s think that to perform an immediate loading implantology procedure there can be up to five professionals involved, between the laboratory technician, the surgical specialist, the prosthetic and esthetic specialist and the auxiliary staff. In addition, the Ahoa Clinic has three university professors among its staff, two of whom are also research professors.

5. Follow-up and reviews

A good professional team, apart from guaranteeing a safer intervention for the person, performs a careful aftercare during which it not only evaluates the integration of the implant, but also provides advice for a better care of the dental implant by the patient. On the other hand, and very important, a professional team will diagnose early any alteration or problem that may arise in the implant and will provide an immediate solution.

So that taking care of your dental health is not a burden and you can invest in a quality dental implant treatment that will last a lifetime, the Ahoa Clinic offers a financing service at no cost to its patients. Call us and make an appointment for a consultation!