The two most common questions patients ask Dr. Berger about dental implant treatment are “Will it hurt?” and “How much will it cost?” Fortunately, the answer to the first question is simple! With a local anesthetic and innovative sedation dentistry, we make your comfort our top priority. The answer to the second question is a bit more complicated. The cost of dental implants depends on several factors, including which type of implant you’re looking for. At Sonora Dentist, Dr. Berger is committed to providing affordable care for all patients, including those on a budget. By using mini dental implants, he ensures that restoring your smile with dental implants is accessible for patients like you.
What Are Dental Implants?
Dental implants are titanium screws that secure into your jawbone, taking the place of your natural tooth roots.
Tooth roots are the bottom portion of your teeth embedded in your jaw to serve two important functions. The first is to keep your smile in place, while the second is to stimulate your jawbone, keeping it healthy!
When you chew or bite, your roots press down into your jaw, keeping it full and dense. Without stimulation, your jaw gradually loses bone, creating various oral health issues. Fortunately, dental implants replace these roots, both securing restorations and maintaining the health of your jawbone.
At Sonora Dentist, Dr. Berger uses mini dental implants rather than conventional implants. These narrow-diameter implants are much smaller and offer a sleek one-piece design as well. Their unique construction enables Dr. Berger to place mini implants in a single appointment, utilizing a minimally invasive procedure.
Without the need for incisions and large drills, Dr. Berger creates a small pilot hole in your jaw and gently screws the implant into place. Upon placement, mini implants are incredibly stable, anchoring to your bone through a process called osseointegration. In just a few short weeks, your mini implant will be strong enough in your bone to anchor a final restoration, such as a dental crown, bridge, or denture, in place.
The Cost of Mini Dental Implants
But what is the cost of mini dental implants, and how does it compare to their conventional counterparts?
Mini implants cost almost half as much as conventional dental implants due to these unique, cost-effective benefits.
- Fewer components: Mini implants feature a single-piece design, unlike conventional implants, which have multiple components. Because you have to pay for fewer pieces, mini implants are the less expensive method of replacing missing teeth.
- Fewer appointments: With fewer components to place, mini implants require fewer appointments. As each appointment has its own cost, this saves you both time and money.
- Fewer procedures: Conventional implants require ample jawbone structure, which many patients lack. Often, patients require additional procedures to rebuild lost bone to be eligible for dental implant treatment. With mini implants, this is much less likely, as their smaller size stabilizes in less jawbone!
In contrast to conventional implants, mini dental implants are an affordable method for replacing missing teeth.
How Dr. Berger Makes the Cost of Dental Implants More Affordable
At your free consultation with Dr. Berger in Sonora, CA, he will conduct a thorough dental exam and take digital 3D X-rays of your smile. This information helps him assess the quality of your jawbone and determine if you’re eligible for dental implants!
Additionally, he will form a comprehensive treatment plan for your smile and discuss pricing with you. At Sonora Dentist, Dr. Berger works with multiple insurance companies to maximize your coverage. Unfortunately, most insurance plans don’t cover dental implant treatment.
However, with the flexible financing provided at Sonora Dentist, most patients can affordably restore their smile. Dr. Berger partners with multiple third-party financing companies to help break your costs into manageable monthly payments.
Find affordable solutions to tooth loss at Sonora Dentist today!
Restore Your Smile Affordably With Mini Implants!
Mini dental implants provide a more affordable way to restore your smile. In Sonora, CA, Dr. Berger utilizes these implants to restore your smile using a minimally invasive method! With fewer appointments and fewer components, you can save money while restoring your missing teeth with mini implants. Additionally, flexible financing allows you to manage the cost of dental implants, regardless of your budget!
Book a free consultation today to learn if you’re eligible for mini implants and to explore affordable dental care solutions.
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