Is a dental implant considered cosmetic denistry?

I'll bet you're asking cuz of insurance, yeah?





No, it's not really cosmetic. Cosmetic if like 6-10 veneers (false fronts) across your front uppers OR bleaching...tha'ts cosmetic.





However, liek the one person above said, ins. co would RATHER pay for a bridge EVEN THO it doens't last as long as a implant AND involves cutting down potentially healhty teeth next door to the missing one. ALSO, if you're looking to replace the back most tooth, you can't do a bridge, since it has nothing to hook onto on the other side....





The other thing is, your ins. probably only covers up to 1000 or 1500 a year (US dollars here....) also , they only cover 50% of restorative procedures (IF they include implants at all). Implants (here in New England area at least!) are about $2000-2500 and then the crown to go on top would be 900-1200, so about 3000..... thus, 50% of that would MAX OUT even the BEST dental insurance, and that's assuming you haven't done anything ELSE this year. you COUDL do implant in December and then crown in jan to maximize yoru benefits.





hope htis helps; good luck!Is a dental implant considered cosmetic denistry?
most dental insurance companies would rather pay for a bridge than an implant, why I dont know! Check your insurance plan.Is a dental implant considered cosmetic denistry?
I think it depends on your insurance and if it was an accident. like if you get a tooth knocked out.but if its just cause you want it done then yes i think it is cosmetic.