San Diego Tooth Implant: Average Cost, Benefits, Comparison to Dental Bridges

Comments: http://britesmilesd.com/ Wondering what the benefits of tooth implants are over dental bridges, what the cost differences are, and how tooth implants are placed in the jaw? Watch our tooth implant versus dental bridge video by Dr. Ahmedo from Brite Smile Dental in San Diego, CA to learn more about features and benefits of both. A lot of people actually ask me about tooth implants vs bridges and maybe 90% of the time the best option 90, 90% of the cases, the best option is to go with the implants for many reasons. What are the benefits of tooth implants over bridges? -you don't have to damage the teeth as you do with dental bridges -ease of cleaning -more confidence in your smile that you're not going to break the bridge. -biggest benefit of tooth implants is that they look and feel like real teeth What about bridges? Why would you choose a bridge versus an implant? -there are some cases where we cannot place an implant such as systemic disease or other problems with the bone, or the teeth are too damaged. -Timeline: bridges used to be fast in terms of replacing a tooth, but recent advances in dental implants have changed this and now it's possible to place an implant as quickly. How are implants placed in the mouth or jaw? -similar to a screw is placed in the jaw, which is integrated into the bone through osseointegration -Abutment is then placed on top of the screw which will then hold the dental crown Average cost of dental implants: -the average cost of dental implants in the San Diego area is approximately $3,000. The cost could vary depending on the situation. The cost of tooth implants is now comparable to the cost of a dental bridge. In the past implants had been more expensive than implants, however the cost differences are closing and tooth implants are now closer to the cost of a dental bridge.