Dental Implant Costs - Understanding the Expenses

 

 

Dental implant costs can range widely depending on the treatment complexity and other factors. This guide will provide a detailed breakdown of the expenses involved in getting implants.

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Dental Implant Parts Costs

The main components that make up a dental implant each have separate fees

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Implant Fixture

  • The implant fixture is a post, often made of titanium, that is inserted into a hole drilled into the patient's jawbone.
  • The titanium screw is embedded into the jawbone to replace the tooth root.
  • Cost is $500 - $2,000 depending on quality and type

Crown

  • A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth.
  • The visible artificial tooth portion made of ceramic, porcelain or metal composite.
  • Ranges from $500 for basic acrylic to $3,000 for ceramic or gold.
  • The lifespan of a crown can vary between 5 and 15 years. Some crowns are sturdier than others, so they may last longer.
Discussing expenses of dental implant treatment.
Discussing expenses of dental implant treatment.

Abutment

  • The connector between the implant and crown that the new tooth is attached to.
  • Between $350 - $500 per abutment.
  • The most common abutment types include cantilever, gravity, counterfort, mechanically-stabilized earth, stub, semi-stub or shelf, open or spill through, and integral or semi-integral

Temporary Restoration

  • Worn during the healing period before the permanent crown.
  • Costs $150 - $300 per tooth.
  • The parts can cost $1,500 to $6,000 per implant depending on materials used.
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Dental Implant Surgery Costs

The implant placement surgery also incurs fees

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Specialist Surgeon Fee

Oral surgeons or periodontists typically place implants, their fees range widely:

  • $800 - $2,000 per implant in moderate cost areas
  • Up to $3,000 - $5,000 per implant in major metro regions.

Anesthesia

  • Local anesthesia averages around $200 per implant surgery.
  • IV sedation can add $400 - $800 to the cost.
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Dental-Implant-Surgery-Costs

Facility Fee

  • If performed in a hospital or surgical center instead of a dental office.
  • Adds $300 - $1,000 per procedure.

Prescriptions

  • Antibiotics, pain medication, mouthwash used post-surgery.
  • Usually covered by medical insurance or around $20 per script out of pocket.
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Additional Dental Implant Expenses

Other factors can increase the total costs

Bone Grafting

Needed when jawbone density is low. $500 - $2,000 per site grafted.

Sinus Lift

For implants placed in the upper posterior jaw. $800 - $2,500 per sinus lift procedure.

Ridge Expansion

Makes room for implants when ridge is too narrow. $2,000 - $4,000 depending on amount of expansion needed.

3D Cone Beam CT Scan

Provides detailed imaging for planning implant placement. Typically $250 - $700 per scan.

Computer-Guided Surgery

Uses 3D planning models to fabricate drilling guides during surgery for greater precision. Adds $500 - $1,500 to the costs.

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Dental Implant Post-Op Costs

Follow-up care after getting implants has additional costs


 
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Implant Prosthesis

  • The final crown, bridge or denture attached to the implants after healing.
  • $3,000 - $30,000 depending on number of restorations.

Follow-Up Visits

  • Monitoring healing, osseointegration and adjustments. 
  • Usually 2-4 follow-up appointments at $75 - $200 each visit.
Dental Implant Post-Op Costs
Dental Implant Post-Op Costs

X-Rays

  • Taken periodically to check bone levels around implants.
  • Around $100 - $250 per imaging series.

Replacements

  • The crown portion may need replacing every 10-15 years.
  • Re-crown costs around $800 - $3,000 each.
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Estimated Dental Implant Costs

Typical estimated price ranges for implant treatment are:

Single Tooth Implant

$1,500 - $6,000

Multiple Teeth Implants

$3,000 - $10,000 per tooth

Full Arch Implants

$15,000 - $60,000

All-on-4 Full Arch

$15,000 - $30,000

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Ways to Reduce Dental Implant Costs

There are options to decrease expenses with implant treatment

Ways to Reduce Dental Implant Costs

Dental Insurance

  • Many policies help cover a portion of implant costs. Confirm your plan benefits.

Dental Tourism

  • Treatment abroad can save up to 50%-70% on costs. But additional travel expenses are incurred.
Ways to Reduce Dental Implant Costs
Ways to Reduce Dental Implant Costs

Dental Schools

  • Implants through universities can reduce fees 30%-50%. But done by students overseen by faculty.

Payment Plans

  • Many dentists offer monthly payment plans at low or no interest over 6-24 months.

 
Ways to Reduce Dental Implant Costs
Ways to Reduce Dental Implant Costs

Procedural Choices

  • Opt for acrylic temporary crown instead of metal-ceramic permanent crown.
  • Have regular dentist place implant instead of specialist.