We all know that the best treatment to replace a missing tooth is an implant. The fear of the patients is not only the surgery involved in the insertion of the implant, but also the economic aspects. Everyone’s question is: How much does it cost to get an implant? Nowadays the direct price competition between franchises and the “usual clinics” is well known to everyone. That is why we explain to you how our implants differ from cheap or cloned implants?
There are a number of factors that influence the budget for implants:
- The implant material: The characteristics of the implant surfaces are different, so that the long-term results may be affected, reducing the waiting time for osseointegration*, thus shortening the healing of the implant and avoiding the typical “rejection”, giving the patient a lifetime guarantee.
High-end implants such as Straumann© shorten the waiting time between implant placement and crown fabrication.
- Guarantee by the commercial house: Our clinic has the support of a commercial team that attends to any need, giving us continuous training, thus achieving the best results for the patient.
- Quality of the product: Once the treatment is finished, we will give you your Implantology booklet, in which all the details of your implant will appear; reference, doctor and date of placement, you know at all times what brand of implants you have in your mouth, all the attachments used and necessary are original of the same brand, in our case Straumann©.
What can be the complications of getting a “cheap” or “cloned” implant?
- Implant rupture
- Breakage of the connection to the implant
- Screw breakage
- Increased risk of peri-implantitis*.
How can it be that other clinics have such a reduced implant price?
You have noticed many times in the phrase “Implants from 222 € …” to give an example, it’s all about marketing campaigns, aggressive marketing techniques to attract the attention of patients. The price of your implant treatments is broken down, meaning that as the treatment is carried out, new expenses are added that at the end of the run cost more than what your clinic had always budgeted you from the first moment. Always demand that they give you a total budget for your implant treatment, the crowns must be included.
What is the average price of a dental implant in 2016?
The market study of a quality implant and its crown, the complete treatment, in Spain, in 2016 ranges between €1,200 and €1,500,
Do you really need an implant?
The dentist’s main mission is to take care of the welfare of your mouth, as a last alternative will always be to extract a tooth. We have a multidisciplinary team which will follow up your treatment always assessing all possible alternatives.
Can any dentist place an implant?
Legally all dentists can place an implant, but who is trained and qualified to do so, unfortunately not. In our clinic we have the experience of a surgical team headed by Dr. Ilzarbe, with an extensive curriculum and training for over 35 years. Currently Dr. Pablo Ortega, with a Master in Oral Implantology: Surgery and Prosthesis; by the University of Alcalá de Henares is in charge of the insertion of implants. Remember to always ask for information about the training of your dentist.
Do I need any previous preparation before the implant surgery?
The placement of an implant is a delicate treatment, the placement protocol must be faithfully followed, therefore, the importance of the dentist’s training as we have mentioned above on the technique and the implant to be placed. We always prescribe a C.A.T. (computerized tomography) prior to surgery, that way, our dentist knows what will be the exact position of the implant in the mouth before starting the surgery, measure the thickness and height to ensure that the implant can be placed without problems or if it is necessary to previously regenerate the area with bone or membrane, thus achieving “excellent results and minimizing risks”.
Can I trust the price of my dental insurance with the quality of the implant that will be placed?
In our clinic we work with various dental insurances, the price of implant treatment is usually broken down in all companies according to the scale that they send us, with each company we sign an agreement on these prices and the patient is fully respected. We only and exclusively work with one brand of implants; Straumann©, we adjust to the price stipulated by the dental insurance company in its scale, grouping the price of each code, giving the patient a single final budget without surprises, being a very similar price to the one we have privately.
What follow-up should I have once the implant surgery has been performed and the treatment has been completed?
Our reception team will give you your implantology card, where you will know the brand, size, reference, number of the replaced piece and date of placement of your implant. You will have to follow a personalized follow up protocol and prescribed by your dentist, go to the scheduled check-ups and take care of your oral hygiene. We will contact you to remind you when the date of your dental check-up is approaching, so you will not have to be aware of it and you will be able to enjoy your new smile without any worries.
