Cheap dental implants in Smithville, MO

Dental implants can generally be classified into three types: single, multiple, and full mouth. Single implant consists of a titanium root form inserted into the jawbone acting as an artificial tooth root; usually, a custom-made crown is placed on top. In multiple implant case, more than one such fixtures are used to support several teeth for bridges or dentures. For a full mouth restoration procedure, many implants (between four and eight) are required to replace all of the patient's missing teeth.

Dental implants are expensive due to several factors, including the cost of materials, specialized training and equipment required for the procedure, and the need for skilled dental professionals. Implants are typically made of high-quality materials like titanium, driving up the cost. Furthermore, dentists and oral surgeons need extensive training, adding to the overall price. Finally, the procedure's complexity requires state-of-the-art technology, further contributing to the high expense of dental implants.

At our dental implant clinic, we prioritize making implants accessible to all patients. We offer flexible payment plans, allowing you to split the cost over several months with low interest rates. Additionally, we work with various insurance providers to maximize your coverage. We also offer in-house financing options to help those without insurance. Our goal is to provide you with high-quality, affordable dental implant solutions that fit within your budget.

Dental implants do not generally hurt during the procedure, as you will be given a local anesthetic to numb any sensation from it. After your procedure, however, you may experience some level of pain or tenderness in the area where they have been placed; this is normal and usually easily managed with over-the-counter medications. If necessary though, your dentist may prescribe an appropriate medication for further relief.

Alternative treatments to dental implants include bridges, dentures, partials, and resin-bonded bridges. Bridges replace missing teeth by securing an artificial tooth to adjacent natural teeth; dentures fill in gaps created from multiple missing teeth; partials are just like dentures but also require the presence of several healthy neighboring teeth for support; and lastly resin-bonded bridges involve bonding metal bands on either side of the gap with wings that will hold the bridge in place.