The implant dentures cost is based on several dental procedures, not just one. So it can get very complicated explaining what a particular patient's actual bottom line charge will be without seeing that particular patient. A patient should first understand what procedures are needed, what is involved in each procedure and whether any of the procedures are optional or not. A well educated patient knows what to expect and can make intelligent choices.

          First of all, there is the fee for the dental implant surgery. This part of the implant dentures cost varies a great deal depending on a patient's situation. Many denture wearers do not have enough bone for root form dental implants and because of this, many patients with deficient bone must have bone grafts before placing their dental implants. There are several types of bone grafts including block bone and particulate grafts. After enough bone is made available, the actual implants can be placed.

          Once the dental implants are successfully integrated with a patient's bone, the next phase of the dental restoration and the implant denture cost is deciding on what type of denture support will go onto the successfully embedded dental implants. There are a lot of options. Several ball attachments can be used that allow the denture to clip onto the balls and hold the denture steady. A bar can be constructed that attaches to all of the embedded dental implants. Special clips are then inserted into the denture to clip the denture firmly into the mouth. What is done depends on what the patient desires and how much a patient is willing to invest.

          In many cases the smallest portion of the implant dentures cost is the fee for the actual plate. However, it does require some additional time and patience to construct these types of dental restorations. The dentists of the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. If you are interested in dental implants or implant supported dentures, you're welcome to join our family of patients. For a free implant consultation with Atlanta implant dentist, Dr. Padolsky, call 404-874-7428. It's your first step in achieving a happy and healthy life.