A dental implant is a metal post that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth.
An artificial tooth (crown) is placed on an extension of the post (abutment) on the dental implant, giving you the look of a real tooth.
How Much Does Dental Implant Cost In South Africa
The cost of Dental Implants varies according to each patient’s specific needs.
Dental implant treatment can cost anywhere from R20 000 – R200 000, depending on your unique case.
How much does it cost to fix teeth in South Africa?
Here in South Africa, the average dental implant cost per tooth replacement starts at around R8’000 per implant.
But, then again, if bone or jaw work is needed to insure a solid foundation for the implant, it could start at R12’000.
How Long Do Dental Implants Last?
With regular brushing and flossing, the implant screw itself can last a lifetime, assuming the patient receives regular dental check-ups every 6 months. The crown, however, usually only lasts about 10 to 15 years before it may need a replacement due to wear and tear.
Why are tooth implants so expensive?
If you have been asking why do dental implants cost so much, the reasons are: Dental Implant is a cosmetic and a complex process.
You pay for the skills of the dentist.
Implant posts and dental crowns add to the cost.
Why dental implants are bad?
All oral surgeries include a small risk of bleeding disorders, infections, and allergic reactions. Luckily, long-term complications like those Madsen suffered occur on an infrequent basis. But an implant placed too close to a nerve can cause numbness or tingle in the tongue, lips, gums, or face.
Are teeth implants painful?
For most patients, dental implants hurt after the anesthesia wears off, and after the procedure is done.
However, such tooth implant pain can be managed by taking a locally available pain killer, such as ibuprofen.