Hello again!
I am often asked about what goes on during an average day a Sage – here is a closer look at a typical Implant Surgery. Let me stress that I perform all Implant surgeries myself, and many of them are of multiple Implants and very complex cases that other Dentists won’t touch. This patient, in particular, had four Implants done during his visit.
What is a Dental Implant exactly? Essentially, it is a screw that is placed into the jawbone, which then is later attached to a Post and a Crown, or the fake tooth, and/or a Bridge (multiple fake teeth). It is a two part process – the surgery of the actual Dental Implant into the bone, and then, a few months later, the Crown placement that is screwed onto the Implant. Sometimes patients require bone grafting if their bone is too small or weak, and/or sinus lifts, which we also do prior to placing an Implant. Our goal is to ensure the longevity of our Dental Implants, and we want to make sure you don’t ever have to have them replaced.
Here is a close up of the four Dental Implants that I placed.
Due to my comprehensive training both in Dental Implants, and in Prosthodontics, I am able to better predict the success of the Dental Implants that I place. Since I know what the outcome is going to look like, I am able to place the Implants in such a way that the occlusion (the bite) of the teeth prevent unnecessary stress on the structure, and therefore last much longer.
Think of it this way – since I am able to control the entire procedure in my office, the outcome is much more predictable and favorable, rather than sending a patient to multiple specialists, each who do their own part and charge their own fee. I am able to better anticipate problems and therefore prevent against them, making my success rate extremely high.
Can any Dentist do this? Technically yes, but most wouldn’t think of trying! Unless they have had in-depth technical Implant training, attempting large restorations such as this is very risky. Fortunately, I have been trained by some of the best Implant Surgeons in the country, and I am therefore not afraid to work on large cases involving multiple Dental Implants (sometimes even a full mouth)!
Lastly to answer a few questions that often arise from people considering to have Dental Implants…
Yes, we use top quality Dental Implants.
No, they are not made of plastic (don’t laugh, we were actually asked this once)! Some other Dentists like to make up stories about us which are not true.
How are we able to keep the price of the Dental Implants so low? Well, I already answered this question – I do the whole procedure myself under one roof, as opposed to sending it out to specialists.
What is the actual price of the Implant? The Dental Implant, itself, is $399. The attached Post and Crown (the tooth part), is $1300. Combined, the complete Dental Implant is about $1700. If you need bone grafting (sometimes common), the cost ranges somewhere between $1700-$2000 per Implant. Compare this to the $4000-$4500 per Implant that you will spend at other Dentists, and you can see why were are New Jersey’s number one choice for Dental Implants!
Do we offer financing options? Absolutely, through a variety of vendors.
How long has this office existed? We started our practice in 2006.
How long have I been practicing Dentistry? I’ve been practicing for 8 years now.
If you have any questions, we are always here to help answer them. Please don’t hesitate to call!
Dr. Avi
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