When considering complex implant procedures like All-on-4, zygomatic, or pterygoid implants, patients often compare costs. However, if a price seems significantly lower than the market rate, you should ask why—because in many cases, the reduction in cost comes at the expense of safety, quality, and long-term success.
How Some Clinics Cut Costs (At Your Expense)
🚨 Using Substandard Dental Implants
Some clinics opt for low-cost, non-clinically validated implants rather than premium, clinically tested brands such as Straumann, Nobel Biocare, or Noris Medical. These cheaper implants may lack the biocompatibility, durability, and long-term data necessary for a successful, lasting outcome.
🚨 Sending Work to Low-Cost Overseas Labs
To further cut costs, some providers outsource critical lab work to countries where quality control, material safety, and sterilisation protocols may not meet international healthcare standards. Patients are often unaware of what materials are being placed in their mouth—potentially leading to:
• Allergic reactions or toxicity due to unregulated metal alloys
• Fractures or implant failure due to poor-quality prosthetics
• Infections caused by non-sterile materials
🚨 Using the Wrong Type of Implants for the Procedure
Zygomatic, pterygoid, and All-on-4 implants require specific designs engineered for these techniques. Some untrained clinicians improvise with standard implants, leading to:
• Weak anchorage and instability
• Higher rates of implant failure
• Severe complications requiring costly corrective surgery
What You Can Do to Protect Yourself
✅ Ask Your Surgeon About the Implant Brand – Ensure they use clinically proven implants specifically designed for zygomatic, pterygoid, or All-on-4 procedures.
✅ Request Lab Transparency – If your final prosthesis is being made overseas, ask which country and laboratory is handling your work, and whether it meets international safety standards.
✅ Verify the Surgeon’s Training & Experience – Ensure your clinician has received training from reputable institutions example: ZAGA Centres or MALO Clinic and is experienced in advanced implant placement.
At ZAGA Centre Singapore, we use only high-quality, clinically validated implant systems and partner with a Singaporean Dental lab to ensure safe, durable, and long-lasting results.
⚠ Your health and safety should never be compromised for a lower price. If an implant deal seems too cheap, ask where the savings are coming from—it could cost you more in the long run.
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