What exactly are dental implants?

Implants are titanium screws, that are inserted into your jaw as replacement teeth. They act as tooth roots. Artificial teeth crowns can be screwed onto the implants or glued on.

It is essential to understand that a dental implant is a surgical procedure! 

As with any surgery, you should carefully consider all of your options to ensure that you receive the best possible care.

Are cheap dental implants too good to be true?

Whenever you see dentists marketing implants for low prices, you know one thing is sure –: the dentist is competing on price.  So, here are four things to consider before choosing low-cost implants.

1. A low price implies a high volume.

A dentist must make up for the loss in volume by offering implant surgery at such a low cost to profit.

What else arises to mind when thinking of a low-cost, high-volume situation? Poor service, subpar quality, and an “in-and-out” mentality.

Don’t you prefer something of higher quality for yourself?

2. A low price implies a speedy dental implant surgery.

When a dentist depends on the number of dental procedures to generate a profit, the implant process is complete as fast as possible. However, since this surgery is performed quickly, there isn’t enough time and care to diagnose and assess the patient’s jaw and implant site.

Unneeded distress for the patient is frequently caused by rushed surgery and insufficient attention to the implant area.

3. A low price for a dental implant implies a brand compromise.

If you see a lower cost, you can be confident that the dentist uses an unfamiliar brand of implant. An unknown brand may not be an issue for you right now, but if a problem occurs in the future, you would like to know that the company would still be around.

Consider purchasing a Walkman and then needing a service later this year. Unfortunately, Walkman’s went out of business when iPods hit the market. So, it isn’t easy to get your Walkman (if you have one) serviced, as it’s challenging to acquire the parts.

Similarly, when a patient comes in with implant problems and doesn’t recognize its brand, the treatment process is slowed. To find the brand, we must conduct research and possibly contact other dental offices. Again, this lengthens the patient’s distress.

Well-known brands, such as Nobel Biocare, or Straumann dental implants have been around for a long time, and their products are in so many mouths that you can be confident that your dentist will be able to find the right parts. Implants have a 5-percentage-point failure rate. So, when something goes awry, you want to know that your dentist will be able to replace the parts.

4. Low-cost dental laboratories, low-cost dental implants, and consumer satisfaction

A dental laboratory creates the teeth that will be attached to your dental implants. A low-cost dental laboratory, like low-cost dental implants, may be used by a dentist to cut costs. However, a low-cost dental laboratory may not be able to provide you with the esthetic smile you desire. This is frequently due to the discounted dental laboratory’s low-level skillset.

Furthermore, a low-cost dental laboratory will frequently use less expensive materials to create the implant teeth. This also helps to reduce your dentist’s costs. However, if you are unhappy with the appearance or feel of your new dental implant teeth (artificial tooth), you may be forced to pay an extra fee for a different dentist to get a more pleasing result.

In conclusion, the journey to a satisfactory final result is far more cost-effective than seeking a credible implant dentist in the first place. This is because the dental needs vary per individual. Even if the fees appear to be higher at first, a quality dental laboratory will save you money in the long run.

5. Mistakes in dental care are expensive.

When a dentist tries to compete on price, you may believe you got a good deal now, but you’ll most likely be in a lot more pain tomorrow. A miscalculation can cost you a tooth, mouth discomfort, self-confidence, and self-esteem. In some cases, the damage is permanent.

How to choose your dental implant specialist?

You want to ensure that you are working with a dental specialist you can rely on. Understand that the dental implant procedure is a surgical procedure, not a simple procedure like tooth cleaning. Any type of surgery is dangerous. You deserve to be certain that a professional you trust does it correctly.

Dental implants are another procedure that has many take advantage of the procedure. Dr. Adatrow ensures that each patient receives personalized and individual attention and evaluation before any procedure.

We spend time with the patient before performing dental implants to ensure that you are a good candidate for an implant. If dental implants are the best choice for you, we will do the following three things:

• Acquire a CT scan.
• Assess your oral tissues.
• Initiate the procedure.

If a dental implant is the best option for you, we will perform a CT scan to confirm that you have enough bone in the area where the implant will be placed. If more bone is required, we devise a strategy to allow the procedure to proceed.

The tissue is then examined. We want enough high-quality tissue to surround and protect your implant. The proper amount of quality tissue will protect it from bacteria accumulation and contribute to its longevity.

Every step of the procedure is carried out with the utmost care and using the most advanced technology and instruments. Our mission is to enable you to make informed decisions about your dental health and to ensure that you receive the appropriate treatment. If you live in Memphis, Tennessee, or Southaven, Mississippi, believe dental implants may be necessary for you, please schedule an appointment with us here.