Dental implants are used to support artificial tooth or bridge placed in your jaw. The implants are required when the natural root is damaged and are not able to hold the crown. The implants used in the recent times are all similar to the actual tooth roots as compared to olden times where a combination of framework and screws were used.
The dental implant cost is made up of several factors the first of which is the actual material used. This includes the cost of the implant and also the cost of the artificial tooth to be placed on top of it. The crowns are made out of different material and the patient can choose one depending on his requirement and taste! Not much variation in price is expected out of this since most of the dental surgeons use similar type of materials.
The second factor adding to the cost is the pre surgery procedures like X-rays and CT scans, the later being more accurate and expensive. The third factor of the dental implant cost is the cost of shaping and building the final crown to be placed on the root.
There are additional cost factors depending on the condition and the health of the patient. If the patient is young and healthy, these factors cost much less as compared to the old and those suffering from other diseases like diabetics etc.
The last cost factor is the cost of the expertise provided by the surgeon himself. This cost can vary wildly depending on the surgeon and the location at which the surgery is conducted. While the surgeons in US and Europe tend to be expensive, similar surgeons in Asia are found to be much more economical.
The dental implant cost in US can be anywhere between $2,000 to $14,000 depending on the complexity of the implant and the type of the patient and the surgeon. The dental implants in Asia are much cheaper and can vary from $1,000 to $3,000.