What Does DIEM Full-Arch Implant Treatment Cost in Rapid City?

Published by Orchard Meadows Dental.

If dentures that slip or teeth that keep breaking have you looking at DIEM® full-arch implants, cost is probably your first question. The price of DIEM full-arch treatment depends on your mouth: whether you're treating one arch or both, whether teeth need to come out first, and how healthy your jawbone is. At Orchard Meadows Dental in Rapid City, SD, you get clear numbers at your consultation, before you commit to treatment. Here's what goes into that number and how our patients make it work.

What is DIEM full-arch treatment?

DIEM® Teeth in a Day is a full-arch implant treatment that allows qualifying patients "to receive a full arch of fixed teeth in one streamlined surgical visit." The new teeth are attached to implants, so they stay in place.

Dental implants are posts placed in the jawbone that fuse with the bone and act as roots for replacement teeth. Mayo Clinic explains how dental implant surgery works step by step. With full-arch treatment, a group of implants supports a complete upper or lower row of teeth.

Dr. Mark Garner provides full-arch, same-day implants with DIEM® at Orchard Meadows. You can read more about our dental implant options in Rapid City, including DIEM.

How much do DIEM full-arch implants cost in Rapid City, SD?

The cost of DIEM full-arch implants is set for each patient after an exam and imaging, so the accurate number is the one built from your own mouth. We walk you through that number, and what your insurance will contribute, before treatment begins.

These are the main factors that move the price:

• One arch or both. Replacing your upper and lower teeth is a bigger case than replacing one row.
• Teeth that need to come out. If you still have failing teeth, removing them is part of the plan.
• Your jawbone. Implants need enough healthy bone to hold them, and some patients need a bone graft first.
• Your overall health. Conditions such as diabetes, and tobacco use, can affect how you heal after implant surgery.
• Insurance and payment. Your benefits and the way you choose to pay change what you owe out of pocket.

When you're here for implants, our dentists take a 3D scan, called a CBCT, so your plan is built on a full picture of your jaw. Dr. Garner wants you to understand the time involved, the appointments, the money involved and what you stand to lose if you don't move forward, all before you decide.

Does insurance or financing help pay for full-arch implants?

Insurance may cover part of your treatment, and our team checks your benefits for free. We verify your coverage and explain what your plan will and won't contribute before treatment begins. We're in network with Delta Dental, and except for Medicaid and Medicare, we work with all major dental insurance providers and PPO networks.

For dental implants and DIEM®, we also offer flexible financing. You can pay with most major credit cards, use third-party financing through CareCredit, or ask about phased treatment planning when it's appropriate for your case. Our insurance and financing options page lays out each one.

Dr. Garner is direct about who makes the final call. As he tells patients, "it's your mouth and it's your checkbook and you got to live with them and I don't." Our job is to give you enough information to make the choice that fits your life.

Why do Rapid City patients choose Orchard Meadows Dental for DIEM full-arch implants?

Patients choose Orchard Meadows Dental because Dr. Mark Garner presents the best treatment first and then explains every alternative and its trade-offs. When a patient asks for the cheapest option, he helps them see that "every backup plan is a compromise in one way or another," and then moves forward with what the patient wants.

His reasoning comes from what he values. Being able to go out to dinner with his kids and grandkids and order a meal matters more to him than anything he owns. In his words, "I would sell my house to be able to eat my food." He's quick to add that everybody values different things, and he'll help you get to the life you want.

Dr. Garner has served patients in Rapid City and Spearfish since 2006 and is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He's also licensed to administer IV moderate sedation, which we offer at our Rapid City dental office for patients who'd like help relaxing.

Who is a good candidate for DIEM full-arch implants?

A good candidate has enough jawbone to hold implants, or can have a bone graft, along with healthy gums and no health conditions that would interfere with bone healing. Implants can also suit people who can't or don't want to keep wearing dentures. The American Dental Association notes that your health is more of a factor than your age when it comes to implants.

If you were told years ago that you weren't a candidate for implants, that may have changed. Dr. Garner meets patients who heard that once and assumed it would hold for the rest of their lives. A fresh exam gives you a current answer, and our post on whether you're a candidate for dental implants covers that evaluation in more detail.

Ready to find out what DIEM® full-arch treatment would cost for your smile? Call Orchard Meadows Dental at (605) 737-3150 or request an appointment online, and we'll build your plan and your numbers together.

Published by Orchard Meadows Dental.