Richard T. Akin
Oral and Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Baton Rouge LA
225-927-3463
For more information on dental implants or oral surgery in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, please give us a call at 225-927-3463.
There are 3 main ways to have a Dental Implant placed:
Option 1:
Remove tooth and place bone in the socket for healing. Implant is placed in 3-4 months. Final tooth is then placed after another 3-4 months. Cost: approximately 3000-. Time till tooth: 6-8 months
Option 2:
Remove tooth, place bone, place implant. Cost: approximately 3000-. Time till tooth: 3 months
Option 3:
Remove tooth, place bone, place implant, place temporary tooth (this is mainly for cosmetic areas). Cost: approximately 3000-. Time till tooth (temporary tooth): Immediately
Remember that the Final Permanent Tooth Restoration and the cost associated with it is provided by your dentist. Also be aware that there are costs associated with making a removable tooth to hold the space with option 1 and 2.
The vast majority of patient choose Option 3 when it is possible.
Benefits of options 3 include:
A. Less cost B. No removeable tooth during healing C. Quicker final tooth restoration.