The short answer
Every case is different — we’ll give you a written estimate at your consultation, and we’re happy to check your insurance benefits.
Your estimate is the all-in cost of a complete single implant — the titanium implant, the abutment, and the porcelain crown, plus surgery, materials, and follow-up visits. Not a bait-and-switch quote that excludes pieces and adds them later. Costs go up if you need a bone graft, sinus lift, or extraction first, or if your case is in a tough location anatomically.
What's included in your estimate
A complete implant has three parts:
- The implant itself — a titanium screw placed into the jawbone, which acts as the new tooth root. The implant is placed under local anesthetic and integrates with bone over 3–4 months.
- The abutment — a small connector that screws into the implant and holds the crown.
- The crown — the visible porcelain tooth, custom-made to match your natural teeth.
Some practices quote only the implant placement and add the abutment and crown separately. Always ask for the all-in total before committing.
Add-ons that change the price
Not every implant case is straightforward. Common add-ons include:
- Bone grafting — needed when the jawbone has shrunk, common after a tooth has been missing for a while. Sometimes done at the time of implant; sometimes a separate procedure 4 months prior.
- Sinus lift — for upper back teeth where the sinus has dropped into the bone space. Less common, but it adds to the cost when needed.
- Tooth extraction — if the failing tooth hasn't been removed yet.
- CBCT 3D imaging (often included) — at our office this is bundled into the consultation, not billed separately. Some places charge extra for it.
What insurance actually covers
Coverage varies wildly by plan. Three patterns are common:
- Full implant coverage: rare, but some premium PPO plans cover 25–50% of the implant placement.
- Crown-only coverage: common — the plan won't pay for the implant or abutment but will cover the crown at 50%.
- No implant coverage: some plans flatly exclude implants. They'll often pay toward a denture or bridge instead, but not an implant.
Before treatment we run a free benefits check on your specific plan and give you a written estimate showing what insurance pays and what your out-of-pocket cost will be. No surprises.
Financing options
For patients without coverage or who want to spread the cost out, the most common option is CareCredit — a healthcare financing company that offers 0% interest for 6, 12, or 24 months on qualifying purchases. Most patients qualify; the application takes about 5 minutes online and approval is usually instant. We also accept Cherry, another patient-financing option with monthly payment plans.
For patients without dental insurance, our in-house dental savings plan provides reduced fees on implants and most other treatments for an annual membership. Often saves more than buying a traditional dental insurance plan would.
Why implant cost is what it is
Implants feel expensive compared to alternatives, but consider what you're paying for:
- A surgical procedure performed by a doctor
- Premium titanium hardware from a major medical manufacturer
- Custom porcelain crown made for your specific bite
- 3D imaging and digital treatment planning before surgery
- Multiple follow-up visits
- A tooth replacement designed to last decades
Compared to a bridge (typically replaced every 10–15 years) or a removable partial denture (every 5–10 years), the implant's lifetime cost is often lower because it lasts so much longer.