Dental implants usually cost more than other forms of tooth replacement, but there are good reasons why dental implants are expensive. First, patients should consider that dental implants are an investment and designed to last a lifetime. Secondly, the dental implant procedure requires several steps before completion. When patients pay for dental implants, they are also paying for the following:

• Custom-made crowns
• Specialists, dentists, lab technicians and others involved in the process
• X-rays or 3D imaging
• Implant expertise
• Multiple appointments and procedures
• The use of special tools and materials to create results that last

Dental implant placement is an involved process, but the results are worth it. With high-quality, properly-placed dental implants, a patient will have a natural-looking smile and should not have to worry about replacing teeth in the future.