Human medicine frequently uses dental implants to replace missing teeth. People get implants for a variety of reasons, such as maintaining the position of their natural teeth, preserving bone height, enhancing chewing, and aesthetic appeal.
The reasons for performing implants in people do not translate to our cats and dogs because of the very different dental and facial anatomy of dogs and cats compared to humans. Let’s explore the above reasons in more detail.
At Animal Dentistry & Oral Surgery, we believe that it is not morally acceptable to offer dental implants to our dog and cat patients due to the lack of evidence that they will improve their quality of life, the need for multiple anesthetic procedures during the placement process, and the fact that the majority of the implants currently on the market cannot withstand the stresses that our patients put on their teeth when they play and chew normally.
Tannebaum, J; Arzi, B; Reiter, AM; et. al. the argument against using dental implants in canines and felines J Am Vet Med Assoc 2013; 243(12):1680-85.
To provide our patients with the best anesthetic, dental, and oral surgical care possible while maintaining open, honest, and amiable lines of communication with both our clients and the referring veterinarians.
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How much are false teeth for dogs?
The cost of canine tooth replacement is the main obstacle to getting implants. A complete dental implant can cost between $3000 and $4500, while a single steel cap is about $1,200. This excludes the extraction, which could cost up to $200.
The majority of pet insurance providers don’t include routine dental care for dogs like dental scaling in their policies. Furthermore, it will be difficult to find one that covers dentures, let alone dental implants. Therefore, considering that most dogs can live with a missing tooth, it might be wiser to use the money elsewhere.
Reasons you may want to get dog dentures
Despite the possibility that you won’t be able to provide prosthetic dentures for your dogs, implant companies present several justifications for getting them tooth implants if they are missing teeth.
Of course, implants may also prevent early retirement for dogs whose jobs depend on their teeth, like military dogs. According to Robert Johnson of the Wall Street Journal, the training of US military dogs cost around $50,000.
Therefore, retiring dogs with damaged or missing teeth is illogical. This would be a major waste of money. Therefore, in these situations, metal implants are the best option rather than your grandmother’s worn-out dentures.
Benebone Bacon Flavored Dental Chew Toy
This chew toy’s ergonomic design and genuine 100 percent real bacon flavor will keep your pet occupied for hours. Dogs can access more surface area thanks to the deep grooves that were built into the design.
This adds flavor and gives teeth and gums a better workout. Similar to chewing gum, which prevents plaque from forming on teeth and gums, the constant chewing action results in saliva.
Since this is a dental toy for dogs rather than food, you should replace it as soon as noticeable signs of excessive wear appear.
Click here for more details on the Benebone Dog Dental Chew Toy.
FAQ
Can dogs live well without teeth?
For dogs with advanced periodontal disease, full mouth extraction is frequently advised. Thankfully, dogs can live a full, normal life without teeth.
How much does it cost to replace a dogs tooth?
A straightforward canine tooth extraction can cost only $10 to $15. Depending on how much work is required to remove a tooth, elevated extractions, which involve elevating each root, can cost up to $25 to $35 per tooth. Drilling multiple roots can cost up to $100 per tooth.