In some surgical cases, a final abutment is immediately placed into the implant well rather than the temporary abutment and sutures are not required. Not all teeth are good candidates for root canal treatment. In these situations, a Bicon implant should be considered. Root canal treatments are susceptible to decay, where as implants are a permanent solution to a usually painful and costly alternative of a root canal, post and core and crown lengthening. The cost factor for saving a tooth during the course of your dental treatments can exceed that of the placement and restoration of an implant.
Smoking can inhibit proper healing for any implant system.
However, this does not prevent smokers from having implants successfully placed and restored. You should speak with your dentist for more specific information relating to your dental needs and the effects of smoking. Costs vary depending upon the clinician you choose for your treatment and upon your individual dental needs. In general, implants are not covered by insurance. Detailed questions about your individual needs and how they relate to insurance should be discussed with your dentist or your insurance provider.