We sometimes get patients who ask about the brand of dental implant we are using. Over 150 different dental implant companies produce very similar products worldwide. So why are some priced differently than others?
Root form or ‘screw’ shaped dental implants are all made of titanium. Some contain titanium alloys. Some systems come in different lengths and widths that some other systems do not have. The body will not look at one system and another and see it as better, so while a company may charge more for one system, it does not mean a better result. The primary factor is the quality of bone around the dental implant placed and the final crown shape that is made to ensure that it fits into the patient’s bite.
So, to recap, we would like to pick a system that has
- A history of being in the market
- reputable long-term research and results
- reasonably priced
- A good support system from company reps
