-
Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Why is implant treatment expensive?
Related Topic
-
Find a professional to answer your question
Find a professional to answer your question Search Now
-
Dr Keith Baetz
Dentist, Prosthodontist
To enable Dr Baetz and his team to provide you with the highest level of care, your first appointment is the most important.Dr Baetz will … View Profile
Implant treatment is complex, high-end dentistry. The parts that we buy are very expensive, and the laboratory and technical work is complex and gets charged for. The other side of the coin is that if you consider that you might end up having the dental implant in your mouth for several decades, it's really not that expensive. So in dollar terms it is expensive, but over the years it turns out that it's rather good value, not only in cost per year, but in the improved quality of life.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
-
Dr Mehran Shaibani
Dentist
Dr. Shaibani covers all aspects dentistry from simple to most complex dental rehabilitation cases.He is a member of ADA and ADAQ and a few other … View Profile
As previous post, the procedure is very demanding in terms of time spent per unit not to mention the high cost of components. So all up the it cost a lot for us to provide this service to our clients.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
-
Dr Kevin Jaffar
Dentist
Jaffar Dental - Trusted and Established since 1997. We are a family owned General Dental Practice offering a friendly and caring environment in Waterford QLD. … View Profile
Equipment, consumable materials and the cost of training the operators involved.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
-
Dr Jeremy Rourke
Dentist
The materials used to make implants are expensive because they have to be very pure and they must be absolutely free of any bacteria or viruses when the dentist drills a hole in the bone and puts the implant in the hole. Usually the quotation for an implant also includes the cost of the crown or bridge that will go over the top. Crowns and bridges are fabricated as a one off item for each individual paatient and again the ingredients that they are made from are pure and expensive.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
You may also like these related questions
-
Veneers
Can veneers be claimable on private health or is it classed cosmetic? I have tetracycline teeth and would like to get know if my health fund would cover some of the costs? -
Brushing teeth with mouthwash
-
Jaw pain
