Thinking of Dental Implants in Los Algodones, Mexico? Here Is Your Complete Step By Step Guide.
What Exactly is a Dental Implant?
The implant procedure has never been easier. A dental implant is a small, metallic screw which is drilled into the jaw bone to serve as a replacement for a natural tooth root. The screws are typically made of titanium or titanium alloys and are a durable, long-term treatment option when it comes to tooth replacement. Once the dental implant successfully fuses to the bone through a process called osseointegration, a prosthesis such as a crown or denture is attached to the site and can then be maintained and used as a normal tooth.
Having good health, in general, makes you a good candidate for dental implants. Beyond that, jawbone thickness an sinusal anatomy are other important factor to consider when planning to get dental implants. Let our clinicans here at Simply Dental in Los Algodones, Mexico, determine if you are a good candidate for this revolutionary dental treatment.
Dental Implant Cost
Dental Implants in the U.S. are expensive with an average price of $4000-$6000 according Dental Implant Cost Guide.
Lower wages and living costs in Mexico means prices for Dental Implants abroad are usually between 40-75% cheaper than in the U.S.
Simply Dental has extremely high standards of both doctors and facilities, combined with low prices, makes us an easy choice when you are seeking Dental Implants Abroad.
⦁ Single Tooth Implant: $800 - $1000
⦁ Implant Abutment: $150 - $250
⦁ Implant Crown: $450 - $550
⦁ Ct Scan: $75 - 150 (depends if is a Quadrant, Arch or Full Mouth)
⦁ Bone Grafting: $200 - $1500 (highly depending on the procedure needed)
⦁ Gum Grafting: $350 - $500
⦁ Sinus Lift: $850
Implant Consultation
In all cases, before carrying out any dental treatments at the Simply Dental, an Initial Consultation is first necessary to make an accurate assessment of your needs.
If you are considering Implant treatment, our Implantologist Dr. Danilo Gaspar will need to do a thorough examination, will take x-rays, check for gum disease and assess the strength of your jawbone in the areas where your teeth are missing. Sometimes when there is not as much bone you might need a bone graft.
It is the results of this examination that will determine your suitability for Implants.
If your circumstances make you unsuitable for Dental Implants, our dentists will propose the best possible alternative treatment options available for you to choose from with the exact cost, number of visits and the time scale which may depend upon any required healing time.
Implant Surgery & Post-Surgery
Implant surgery is serious but it is not major surgery. A Consultation and Implant surgery require a 2 to 6 day stay depending on other treatments needed.
According to the results of consultation and examination of the jawbone, Implant treatment is arranged in the following steps:
⦁ Insertion of the Implant
⦁ Healing of the gum
⦁ Exposure of the Implant/s
⦁ Impression taking
⦁ Fitting of Crown and Bridge or Over-Denture
If there are no complicated circumstances, Dr. Danilo Gaspar rarely takes more than 40 minutes to place an Implant with surgery usually carried out under local anaesthetic.
Following the procedure you will be provided with a post-surgery instructions sheet and a prescription for your medications (antibiontic, antiflmatory, pain pills and mouthwash) for oral hygiene to help you avoid any infections.
Soreness from the operation rarely lasts much longer than 2-3 days with most swelling and discomfort gone when the stiches are removed 14-20 days later.
You may travel back to our clinic in Mexico if you wish, or if you can’t we could put absorbable stiches.
Fitting of Crown, Bridge or Over-Denture
After implantation, a healing period is necessary (normally 3 to 6 months). Please note that temporary teeth are fitted before you leave Simply Dental for the 3 to 6 month healing period. During this time the bone grows around and bonds to the roughened surface of the Implant screw (Osseo-integration) firmly fixing the Implant in the jawbone.
At the end of the healing period a return visit of between 5 and 10 days is required for the fitting of the permanent teeth (Crown, Bridge or Over-Denture). Many patients break the second stage into two visits, spread over two weeks.