The price of an implant is the most frequently asked question in dentistry, and also the most frequently misunderstood. The problem is that “the price of an implant” often refers to one component only, while the final bill has three parts.
The three components
- The implant - the titanium screw itself. Price depends on the system (premium European, Korean, Israeli).
- The abutment - the connector between the implant and the crown. Either stock or custom-made.
- The crown - zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal or E-max. This is what determines the aesthetics.
When you see a very low figure in an advertisement, it almost always refers to the first component alone.
What may be added
If the tooth has been missing for a long time and the bone has receded, augmentation or a sinus lift is required. That is a real surgical procedure with its own cost. This is why any price quoted without a CBCT scan is only indicative.
Questions to ask at the consultation
- Which implant system do you use, and does it carry an international guarantee?
- Does the price include the abutment and the crown?
- Does the CBCT show that bone grafting is needed?
- Where is the crown made - in the clinic or an external laboratory?
- How many visits and how many months will it take?
At Dream Dental the consultation and treatment plan are free, and the final price is fixed once the CBCT is done and the plan is approved - so the figure does not move during treatment.