Our mission is to help Quezon City and Makati area residents with state-of-the-art tooth replacement options that can last their lifetime. We use state-of-the-art materials and procedures to ensure a high success rate and longevity. Cosmo Dental services are not cheap but are competitive for the standard of care and result given. We use minimally invasive procedure wherever possible, eliminating multiple visits and down time.

Each case is different, and until a full exam is done, no specific price can be given. To ensure the right treatment for each patient, the doctors at Cosmo Dental conduct a comprehensive exam and consultation, which includes digital x-rays, a CT scan and more. With the information from this consultation, the doctors can establish which treatment options will best suit the patient’s needs and budget. They will go over the pros and cons of each option and explain how the procedures work.

When considering the cost of dental implants and comparing quotes, there are several important points that should be kept in mind.

1. Longevity
When comparing the cost of dental implants to other tooth replacement methods such as dentures and bridges, it is important to take into consideration the longevity offered by dental implants that is not always afforded by other, more traditional methods. While dentures and bridges are initially less expensive, their affordability can be short-lived. Because these older methods require repair and replacement every 5-10 years, they are often more expensive over time. By contrast, dental implants, when properly placed and cared for, can last a lifetime.

2. Jaw Bone Health
Over time, when a tooth is missing, the jaw bone deteriorates. So while a denture or bridge may seem to function similarly to a tooth, underneath the surface damage is being done to the jaw bone and ultimately to the structure of the face. This can result in the distortion of the shape of a person’s face, leading to additional cosmetic costs down the road.

On the other hand, dental implants are made of titanium, which actually integrates with the jaw bone, strengthening it and stimulating bone growth. This preserves the natural strength and quality of the mouth, lessening problems in the future.

3. Quality of Life
Dental implants can be seen as a long-term investment not only in terms of money, but also in terms of quality of life. A dental implant is the closest thing to a natural tooth. In addition to allowing the patient to eat the same healthy foods he or she has always enjoyed, it also eliminates the day-to-day hassles and possible embarrassment that are frequently caused by dentures.

There are several steps (and often multiple professionals) involved in the placement of a dental implant. When comparing quotes, it’s important to factor in the cost of each of these steps:

• Exams/office visits
• Tooth/root extraction
• Bone Grafting
• Placement of the titanium root (the “dental implant”)
• Placement of the crown
• X-rays, pre/post operative care

While Bridges and Dentures are less expensive at the outset, you should consider that both options have sometimes considerable continuing expenses. Bridges, by their structure, cut down the neighboring abutment teeth – which can lead to weakness and repeated treatments. Dentures cannot preserve the jaw bone the way Dental Implants can, so the jaw shrinks as the bone is resorbed, leading to ill-fitting Dentures and repeated rounds of re-fitting and re-placing. Over a lifetime, Dental Implants can be the cost-effective as well as esthetic choice.