Comfortable and Affordable Same Day Dental Implants
If you have missing teeth, if you need to have some or all of your natural teeth extracted, and if you are planning on getting dental implants to replace them, it is important to make sure you choose the right dentist. A good dentist will be transparent with you about what the dental implant process will look like, which can help you feel prepared and confident about starting your tooth replacement journey.
There are many different types of dental implants available today, and finding the most affordable and most comfortable option on your own can be a difficult task. That is why we have curated this complete guide to dental implants, including everything from different types, costs, comfort-level, healing process, and whether or not same-day results are available.
Spoiler: The answer is Stabili-Teeth™ — it’s affordable, comfortable, and you walk out of the office with functional provisional teeth. Read on to learn more about your other options, or you can dive right into the best option to restore your smile right here!
Different Types of Traditional Dental Implants
Understanding all the different types of dental implants that are available to you will allow you to have a better idea of what certain procedures entail, and how much they cost.
There are two main types of dental implants. These are:
Endosteal implants: Endosteal implants are the most common type of dental implant, and they are shaped like a small screw and usually are made of titanium. This type of implant is placed into the jawbone. If your jawbone is too thin, you’ll need augmentation or bone grafting before the implants can be placed, often at an added cost to you.
Subperiosteal implants: As compared to endosteal implants, subperiosteal implants are placed below your gums but on or above the jawbone rather than inside it. This kind of implant is usually more suitable for people who do not naturally have adequate bone to support their implants, but who also do not want to undergo extra procedures to add to the existing bone. Sadly, these implants also have a much higher failure rate of 30 to 50 percent.
Aside from these two main categories, there are also some alternative dental implant techniques. These include:
Immediate load dental implants: This kind of dental implant is also referred to as same-day implants, and this technique allows for temporary teeth to be put into place in during the same appointment as your actual dental implant procedure. This can also require augmentation and bone grafting for patients with thinner jawbones, and there is a higher potential of damage during the process of fusing the implant to the bone. This can lead to implant failure.
Mini dental implants: Mini dental implants are also known as small or narrow diameter implants. As their name suggests, they are smaller than conventional implants, and actually tend to be the size of a toothpick. Narrow diameter implants can be placed through techniques that are less invasive than traditional techniques, and this type of implant is often used to stabilize a lower denture. Not much is known about the long-term survival of these implants, and more implants may be needed to replace multiple teeth.
Dental Implants: What Does the Procedure Entail? What is the Healing Process Like?
Now that we have outlined some of your options when it comes to dental implants, it is time to talk about the procedure itself so that you can prepare yourself for the different stages.
It is important to keep in mind that the healing process for any type of dental implant will not be completely comfortable, and some will require a longer recovery period than others.
The Implant Procedure
Dental implant procedures are outpatient procedures that are performed in different stages, which means the whole process will require several appointments with healing time in between them.
The steps that you should expect to undergo include:
Removal of the damaged teeth in question if they are still in place.
Preparation of the jawbone, known as bone grafting, if your natural bone is inadequate or you've experienced bone loss.
If your natural bone is too thin or too soft, this will be a necessary step. Grafting is critical to the stability of the implants because when you chew, a great amount of pressure is put onto your jawbone, and if the bone cannot support the implants the surgery could actually end up failing. A bone graft works to create a more solid foundation and support for the implants.
Placement of the dental implants, which will be followed by recovery time before abutments are placed.
Bone growth to support the implants.
Healing of the gums and jaw.
Abutment placement, which entails your dentist reopening the gums so that the implants are exposed, and then attaching the abutment to the implant. This procedure is followed by two weeks of healing.
Placement of the final artificial new teeth.
Your dentist should be transparent with you throughout the entirety of this process so that there are no unpleasant surprises along the way.
The Healing Process
When it comes to the healing process, a certain level of discomfort will be experienced regardless of the type of dental implants you have received.
The healing process can take many months in order for your mouth to be completely back to normal oral health, and this is because it takes some time for your jawbone to grow around the implants and hold them in place.
When your dental implant procedure is complete, you should expect to experience certain symptoms associated with recovery during the healing period, including:
Swollen gums and swelling of your face around your mouth
Bruising of your skin and gums
Pain where your implants have been placed
Minor bleeding at the site of the implants
You will likely be given pain medication and antibiotics to help with the healing process after your surgery, but if any of these medical conditions start to worsen after a few days, you should get back in touch with your surgeon.
Pricing for Traditional Dental Implants
All of that being said, traditional dental implants may not be as affordable as you would prefer, and not all types of dental implants give you same-day results.
Dental implants usually cost between $1,500 and $6,000 for one single tooth replacement, which makes them a very pricey option if you are having multiple teeth replaced. Full mouth implants cost around $40,000, but you should keep in mind that the price will vary, and your dentist will be able to give you the most accurate estimate.
The Best Solution? Stabili-Teeth™.
Stabili-Teeth™ was created as an alternative to the traditional DENTURES AND FIXED DETACHABLES (as in Clear Choice or All-on-Four) because although dentures have their downfalls, they have been proven to work marginally, while Fixed Detachables work great but the cost remains very high. Stabili-Teeth™ builds off of the concepts that have been successful and improve upon the aspects of a denture that have failed in the past.
Stabili-Teeth™ involves a unique combination of narrow diameter and conventional sized implants for optimal comfort and stability, and requires less-invasive surgery compared to other dental implant techniques often found in most dentistry practices.
Plus, if you are searching for affordable dental implants with same-day results, you’ll be happy to know that you leave the office after your first Stabili-Teeth™ appointment with a set of fully stabilized, provisional prosthetic teeth so that you can leave with a full set of teeth fastened into place that look and feel like regular teeth. Even better, when your final set are attached 6 weeks later, the initial set can serve as a backup option if you ever need it.
Stabili-Teeth™ costs $12,500 for one arch, or $21,500 for full-mouth restoration, making it much more affordable than alternative methods. Even more, these prices include bone grafting, tooth extraction, and sedation, and Stabili-Teeth™ comes with a 5 year warranty.
If you are ready to put a new smile on your face, give Stabili-Teeth™ a try. Schedule your consultation today by using our online form and we can get to accurately assessing your individual needs to give you your tailored treatment plan.
Getting your missing teeth replaced helps you get your life back, and if you are ready to take back the reins, Stabili-Teeth™ is here to help.
The Bottom Line
While many different types of dental implants exist, it can be tough to find options that are comfortable, affordable, and give you the proper care with same-day results. Generally, the dental implant procedure is a long process that can take many months to reach completion, and there may be stages during the journey where you are left without any tooth functionality.
Dental implants have in the past, tended to be very pricey, especially if you are getting more than one tooth replaced. These prices can be disheartening if you have not found luck with other treatment methods either.
Stabili-Teeth™ is ready to help you bring joy back into your life, at a price that’s actually affordable.
The Stabili-Teeth™ protocol is an easier surgical procedure, which means less healing time after your implant placement, and you leave the office after your first appointment with a set of stabilized, provisional prosthetic teeth to hold you over until your mouth heals. Stabili-Teeth™ costs only $12,500 for one arch or $21,500 for a full-mouth restoration, making it much more affordable than many conventional methods.
Visit www.Stabili-Teeth.com to see if you are a good candidate for implant treatment and get functional teeth from your first single visit. If you are ready to get your life back, we have you covered!
Sources:
Types of Implants & Techniques - Types of implants & techniques (aaid-implant.org)
Dental implant surgery (mayoclinic.org)
Dental Implants: Costs, Procedures and Types in the US (dentaly.org)