How much are dental implants?
A single dental implant costs about $4,100–$8,750 without insurance once you count everything billed for it: the exam and 3D scan, the implant post placed in the jaw, the abutment that connects to it, and the crown on top. The three parts of the tooth itself come to about $5,750 at typical fees. Each part is billed under its own procedure code, often by two offices (a surgeon places the post, a general dentist makes the crown), which is why a quote for "the implant" alone can look much lower than the final bill.
| Procedure | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
New-patient exam D0150 | $50 | $85 | $130 |
3D cone-beam scan D0367 | $270 | $430 | $600 |
Simple extraction D7140 | $150 | $235 | $350 |
Surgical extraction D7210 | $280 | $395 | $560 |
Bone graft (socket) D7953 | $480 | $740 | $1,050 |
Implant post, surgical placement D6010 | $1,900 | $2,900 | $4,000 |
Custom abutment D6057 | $700 | $1,100 | $1,600 |
Implant crown, porcelain/ceramic D6065 | $1,200 | $1,750 | $2,400 |
IV sedation, first 15 minutes D9239 | $210 | $330 | $470 |
Codes without a direct fee study (3D scan, IV sedation) are scaled from the VA's 2026 schedule of reasonable dental charges; see the methodology.[3]
The implant post fee starts from the FAIR Health average for code D6010 ($1,990 in 2014), and the abutment, crown and bone graft from the 2022 ADA Survey of Dental Fees ($1,000, $1,564 and $617), each brought to 2026 dollars with the dental services price index.[1][2][4] As a reality check, the federal Medical Expenditure Panel Survey found that self-paid implant visits in 2024 averaged $2,924, with one in ten costing $5,700 or more, and a full implant usually takes several visits.[5]
Dental implant cost for common cases
Most implant bills fall into a few patterns; these are the national totals the calculator gives for each.
| Case | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| One implant, healthy site, 3D scan | $4,100 | $6,250 | $8,750 |
| One implant after pulling the tooth, with bone graft | $4,750 | $7,250 | $10,100 |
| One implant, surgical extraction, graft, IV sedation | $5,650 | $8,650 | $12,100 |
| Two implants side by side | $7,900 | $12,000 | $16,700 |
| Three implants, two extractions and grafts, IV sedation | $13,700 | $20,900 | $29,300 |
Several adjacent missing teeth are often replaced with an implant-supported bridge rather than one implant per tooth, and a whole arch with a fixed full-arch bridge: see All-on-4 and full-mouth implant costs. For one tooth on its own, see single tooth implant cost.
What makes a dental implant cost more
| Factor | What it adds | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| Tooth still in place | Extraction, $235–$395 typical | Simple or surgical? |
| Thin or soft bone | Bone graft, about $740 each | How many graft sites? |
| Sinus lift (upper back teeth) | Not modeled; can be large | Is a sinus lift needed? |
| 3D scan | $430 typical | Is it included in the surgical fee? |
| Sedation | $1,230 for an hour of IV sedation | Local only, nitrous or IV? |
| Crown material and lab | Zirconia and custom abutments cost more | Stock or custom abutment? |
| Your area | About 10% below to 25% above national | Use the calculator |
Common mistake: comparing an advertised implant price with a full quote. Many low advertised prices cover only the post. Ask every office for a written, itemized estimate with the procedure codes for the post, abutment, crown, graft, scan and sedation.
Ways to pay less for dental implants
- Get an itemized good faith estimate from the surgeon and the restoring dentist; uninsured patients are entitled to one before scheduled care.[6] See how the good faith estimate works.
- Ask a dental school: the ADA notes that dental school clinics may offer care at reduced rates.[8] See dental schools and sliding scale dentists.
- Use HSA or FSA money. Dental treatment to treat a condition is a medical expense under IRS Publication 502;[7] see what paying pre-tax saves.
- Spread the cost carefully. Deferred-interest medical cards charge all the interest back if the balance is not paid in time;[9] compare with the dental payment plan calculator.
- Ask about the alternatives (a bridge, a partial denture, or saving the tooth with a root canal and crown) and their costs. Which is right is a clinical decision; this site compares prices only.
Frequently asked questions
How much are dental implants without insurance?
About $4,100–$8,750 for one implant with abutment, crown, exam and 3D scan, and $6,250 typical nationally. With an extraction and bone graft, about $7,250.
What does dental implant cost include?
Three billed parts make the tooth: the implant post (D6010), the abutment (D6057) and the crown (D6065). Exams, scans, extractions, grafts and sedation are billed separately.
How much do 2 dental implants cost?
About $7,900–$16,700 for two implants with crowns and one exam and scan, before extractions or grafts.
Are dental implants cheaper at a dental school?
Often, though treatment usually takes more visits. The ADA lists dental schools among lower-cost options.[8]
Sources
- Trends in Fees and Reimbursement Rates for the Most Common Procedures in Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery
- Cost-effectiveness of tooth preservation versus implant for persistent periapical pathosis (fees from the 2022 ADA Survey of Dental Fees)
- Reasonable Charges v5.26, Table I: Outpatient Dental Professional Nationwide Charges (80th percentile of charges; FAIR Health dental data and other sources)
- Consumer Price Index, dental services, U.S. city average (series CUUR0000SEMC02)
- MEPS HC-254B: 2024 Dental Visits public-use file
- Good faith estimate guide (No Surprises Act, uninsured and self-pay patients)
- Publication 502: Medical and Dental Expenses
- Places to Look for Affordable Dental Care
- Medical Credit Cards and Financing Plans