Cost of Dental Implants
The cost of dental implant treatment varies because the treatment needed can be different for each patient. A single dental implant placed into an already healed site is very different from treatment that also requires a tooth extraction, bone grafting, sedation, or replacement of multiple teeth.
Our oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide the surgical portion of dental implant treatment and coordinate care with your restorative dentist or prosthodontist, who typically provides the crown, bridge, denture, or other final restoration.
What Affects the Cost of a Dental Implant?
The total cost of dental implant treatment may be affected by several factors, including:
- The number of dental implants needed
- Whether a tooth extraction is required
- Whether bone grafting or sinus augmentation is needed
- The type of anesthesia or sedation used for surgery
- The type of final restoration planned
- Whether treatment involves a single tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch
What Is Included in the Cost of Dental Implant Treatment?
When comparing dental implant treatment estimates, it is important to understand which parts of treatment are included. The dental implant itself is only one component of the overall treatment.
Depending on your treatment plan, separate fees may apply for:
- Consultation and diagnostic imaging
- Tooth extraction
- Bone grafting or sinus augmentation
- Dental implant surgery
- IV sedation or other anesthesia services
- Temporary teeth when needed
- The abutment and final crown, bridge, denture, or full-arch restoration
- Long-term restorative maintenance
Because the surgical and restorative portions of implant treatment are often provided by different doctors, patients may receive separate treatment estimates from our office and from their restorative dentist or prosthodontist.
Why Can Dental Implant Quotes Be Different?
Two dental implant estimates may not include the same treatment. One estimate may represent only placement of the dental implant, while another may include additional procedures or restorative treatment.
When comparing estimates, consider whether they include extraction, grafting, anesthesia, implant placement, temporary teeth, the abutment, and the final restoration. Understanding exactly what is included provides a more useful comparison than looking at a single advertised price.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
Dental insurance coverage for implant treatment varies by plan. Some plans may provide benefits for certain portions of treatment while others may provide limited or no implant coverage. Coverage may also differ for related procedures such as extractions, bone grafting, or the final restoration.
Our office can file insurance claims as a courtesy and provide information about the fees associated with the surgical portion of your treatment. Patients are responsible for payment regardless of insurance coverage.
Financing Dental Implant Treatment
Financing options may be available for patients who prefer to spread the cost of treatment over time. Our team can discuss available payment and financing options when reviewing your treatment plan.
How Much Will My Dental Implant Treatment Cost?
An accurate estimate can be provided after your surgeon evaluates the implant site and determines what surgical treatment is needed. After your consultation, our office can provide an estimate for the surgical portion of your treatment. Your restorative dentist or prosthodontist can provide information about the cost of the final crown, bridge, denture, or other restoration.
Please call our Winston-Salem office at 336-765-5374 to schedule a consultation.