Current Policy Statement. Health Net, Inc. considers high intensity focused ultrasound treatment (HIFU), (i.e. Sonablate 500 and Ablatherm HIFU) for prostate cancer investigational because the. long-term safety and efficacy has not been established in controlled clinical trials.
1 However, a retainer is usually included in the overall braces fee, so there is no additional charge for the first set of retainers -- and some orthodontists include one or two replacements in their standard braces package. 2  If not included, replacement retainers can cost $70-$250 for one or $140-$500 or more for a set.
For most back teeth, bicuspids and molars, the abutment and crown are integrated into one piece to form what is called a âscrew retainedâ crown. Total cost â $3700-5300. This should be considered an âall-inâ price for a single dental implant, including the visit, the dentistâs costs, etc. Therefore, when comparing costs with another practice make sure their price also covers the same items.