How We Reduce Costs

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Though my experience and education qualify me as an expert dental implant specialist, my affordable tooth implant and periodontal surgery fees cost less than other similarly trained dental periodontists and dental implant specialists. There are less-expensive dental implant and periodontal dentists, but generally my experience and training in teeth implants and periodontal surgery are superior.

Generally, a single dental implant, dental crown, and abutment costs about $2,300 at ADHP Dental Offices. If additional tooth implants are needed there is a separate charge for each, but the more dental implants placed, the more affordable my fees are as compared to other dental implant specialists. Generally two tooth implants and two dental crowns are about $3,900. In some instances three consecutive tooth implants and dental crowns cost as little as $4,900. Four consecutive implants and dental crowns cost $9,000.

Upper front teeth implant replacements are often the most complicated to successfully place, and therefore may cost more. Tooth replacements with ADHP Dental Offices are still much less expensive than similar work done elsewhere. In some instances an entire jaw can be restored in a non-patient removable fashion (like permanent) with four tooth implants for $8,000 or less. Six implants are $12,000. My fees vary based upon the individual difficulty of the treatment. If tooth implant bone grafting is required, the cost of this bone implant care prior to placing a tooth implant or teeth implants will depend on the size and location of the site or sites to be bone grafted. A single bone graft site rarely costs more than $425, and two sites usually cost no more than $625. The cost of grafting three or more sites is progressively less per site. Cost of a simple extraction is $100.

Potential dental implant (tooth implant) candidates can meet with me and be evaluated for an appropriate diagnosis and affordable treatment plan. Risks and benefits of alternative treatment options are always discussed at the initial dental implant consultation, which costs only $50. If further appointments are necessary to complete the informed consent process, ordinarily there is no extra charge. In addition, individual diagnostic x-rays will be complimentary. Once a comprehensive personalized dental implant (tooth implants) treatment plan is chosen, I can discuss affordable dental implant or periodontal surgery costs on an individual basis. For patients who have had a consultation with another dentist, I am happy to provide a second opinion.

With regard to affordable implant dentistry financial arrangements, I usually ask for 1/3 of the total cost of the tooth implants and restorations to be paid when treatment actually begins, and the balance over the length of time it takes to complete the entire plan chosen. Periodontal surgery fees, including bone or tissue grafts, are paid for at the time the service is rendered. But these fees are also more affordable than elsewhere.

I have taken many steps to keep dental implant and periodontal surgery costs less expensive and within reach of people who can’t afford to break the bank to restore function and comfort. I always use high-quality titanium implants and prefabricated sterilized gowns and drapes. All materials are bought in bulk, and the basic fee for a dental implant is $990. The basic fee for a dental implant crown is $825. A single dental implant abutment and dental crown rarely exceed the relatively inexpensive cost of $2,300. When multiple implants are required as described above, the cost of each is progressively less. The devices supported by dental implants (dental crowns, bridges, or dentures) are similarly less expensive. Cost for multiple implants and the devices they support are discounted as more of each are required to treat the individual needs of a potential dental implant patient.

I realize time is money for all patients. Accordingly, I do my best to combine implant placement and restorative procedures into as few office visits as possible. An on-site dental lab supported by outside specialty labs also facilitates rapid, convenient, affordable dental implant care, and lowers my overhead costs so I can make dental implant costs more affordable.

I commit to one up-front fee for a complete personalized, affordable dental implant or periodontal care. Every practical alternative is discussed from a dental implant expert or periodontal surgery specialist's point of view. There will be no additional charges unless the individual circumstances of a patient's dental implant or periodontal disease problem materially changes during the course of treatment. Expert dental implant staff help review my affordable suggested quality dental implant or periodontal surgery treatment plans with patients (including bone grafting) after they have been thoroughly discussed with me. All services are performed in our Los Angeles Long Beach, Torrance, or Downey offices by me or my staff, so there will not be any additional bills from other offices or dental implant or periodontal surgery care providers unless patients prefer to use their general dentists to restore the dental implants. This “one-stop shop” type of dental implant and periodontal surgery care saves time, makes comprehensive dental care more affordable, and provides more opportunities for referred patients and our office staff to get to know each other during treatment.

When dental implant candidates are referred to me by another dentist, I will work closely with the referring dentist to co-manage the referred patient's dental implant or periodontal surgery treatment plans. In these circumstances the referring dentist will bill the patient separately for the services rendered by that dentist. In such a situation, I will work closely with the patient and the referring dentist to make sure each step in the implant or periodontal surgery procedure is clearly laid out and that all costs are as affordable as possible. Fees for dental implants or periodontal surgery for those patients with their own local dentist are fully disclosed up front. Generally, even when I work with other dentists to provide dental implants or periodontal surgery, the total treatment by me is less expensive than when general dentists (non-specialists) attempt to perform the same procedure.

Finally, in a continuing effort to make dental implants and periodontal surgery more affordable, I accept most credit cards including Care Credit™ at my dental offices.