Are dental implants covered by insurance?

In most cases, dental implants are not covered by dental insurance. However, some insurance companies have started providing some level of coverage due to the long-term patient benefits of dental implants, compared to other dental treatment options.

It’s important for you to contact your insurance company about the coverage as some dental insurances may help pay for the implant crown portion. You might also want to ask them if they will give you an allowance towards dental implants equal to the cost of the other dental treatment options (e.g., a bridge or traditional dentures) that they cover.

At Implant and Periodontal Institute of Torrance, we offer affordable financing through CareCredit. [Note: Certain conditions may apply.]

Please contact us if you have any questions about dental implants and financing options. Telephone: 310-320-5661

How long do dental implants last?

Dental implants can last well over 15 years or longer if you properly maintain them with adequate brushing and flossing as well as regular dental check-ups and a cleaning twice a year.

A crown or bridge, however, has a shorter lifespan, ranging from 10 to 15 years before requiring replacement due to daily wear.

There are patients who had their dental implants placed over 30 years ago and their implants are still functioning properly today. In fact, the first human who had dental implants ever placed in 1965 died in 2006. His implants were still functional at the time of his death. So his implants lasted for over 40 years!

At Implant and Periodontal Institute of Torrance, we offer 30-year warranty on our implants. [Note: Certain conditions may apply.]

Please contact us if you have any questions at 310-320-5661.

Can my body reject a dental implant?

According to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists it is rare that your body will reject your dental implant if properly treated by an experienced dentist.

However, your dental implant may not properly fuse to the bone or it can come loose from the bone for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:

1. Trauma

2. Infection (Your mouth is full bacteria that can cause infection.)

3. Your health status

4. Your bone condition (density and volume, etc.)

If the implant fails and needs to be replaced, in most cases we would require for the bone to properly heal once again. Our office would then replace the implant at no extra cost.

If you have any questions about dental implants, please contact our Torrance office at 310-320-5661 or visit our website, www.ipioftorrance.com.