Dental implant is considered a decent way to restore missing tooth. But how much will an implant cost? Actually the exact price should be determined after running a thorough exam, since the dental condition varies from person to person. 

    First of all, we need to know that an implant tooth consists of threes parts — dental implant as artificial root, abutment as connector and crown for protection. So the total fee will involve the cost of these three parts. Besides, there are dental implants of various brand available now, which are set to cost differently. However, it’s sure that you have to pay ten thousand and more in Chinese currency for one dental implant. 

    Before the surgery, some oral exams like X-ray film should be run to know your specific dental condition. The price of such check-ups will cost extra, generally a few hundred yuan. According to the result, you dentist will devise a customized treatment plan for you. For instance, whether a bone grafting is needed? Is there any dental caries? This is something we cannot know before the examination. If you’ve got such issues, you need proper treatment to deal with them beforehand in order to be prepared for surgery. The price of these treatments will be excluded in the implant treatment fee, for sure. 

    Then there comes the crown, its price varies broadly depending on its materials. For instance, a zirconium-based all porcelain restoration is regarded to be a nice choice, performing well in both function and appearance. Certainly it will cost higher than other types of restoration. In addition, chances are that different hospitals will charge the crown made of the same material differently. So you may as well consult with your dentist before the treatment.

    In cases where you have lost your tooth for so long a time that there’s no enough edentulous space, then you may have to seek orthodontic service first with a purpose to obtain a proper space for holding an implant tooth. Without doubt, braces will cost extra. 

    What described above is just some potential situations that may cost you more when seeking an implant restoration. Nevertheless, there are still other types of problems that we haven’t mentioned here. Therefore, the treatments you are about to undergo and their exact fees should be confirmed after a comprehensive examination. 

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