How Much Do Dental Implants Cost? Single Implants, Implant Dentures and All-on-4

An implant quote rarely matches the number in the ad. The ad says “from” a few thousand dollars; the written quote is several times that. Usually neither is dishonest. They are pricing different things, and the difference is what this article is about.

The short answer: Nationally, a single dental implant with its crown typically costs $3,000 to $7,000, and implant-supported dentures about $10,500 to $21,500, according to GoodRx (source). All-on-4 fixed teeth average about $15,176 per arch nationally, with most costs between $11,640 and $27,500, according to CareCredit (source). What you pay depends on how many teeth are replaced, whether extractions or grafting are needed, and what the final teeth are made of.

National averages, not our fees. The figures on this page come from outside sources and are not Makris Dental's prices. Your cost depends on your bone, the number of implants you need, any extractions or grafting, and the materials you choose, so it can be higher or lower than these figures. After your consultation and 3D scan, you receive a written estimate with the total broken down by stage, along with financing options.

National Averages by Type of Implant Treatment

• Single tooth implant (implant post, abutment and crown): $3,000 to $7,000
• Implant-supported dentures (snap-in or fixed on implants): about $10,500 to $21,500
• All-on-4 fixed teeth, per arch: national average about $15,176; most between $11,640 and $27,500

For Orlando readers, CareCredit's state data puts the Florida average for All-on-4 at about $15,132 per arch, close to the national figure. Full-arch prices are quoted per arch, upper or lower, so replacing both arches costs roughly twice as much.

What You Are Actually Paying For

An implant is a system, and a treatment plan is a sequence. A complete quote should cover:

• Planning: examination, X-rays and a 3D scan to measure the bone
• Extractions of any failing teeth, and bone grafting if there is not enough bone
• The implants and the surgery to place them, including any sedation
• Temporary teeth while the implants bond with the bone
• The abutments that connect implants to teeth
• The final teeth: a crown, a bridge or a full arch, and the material it is made of
• Follow-up visits and adjustments

CareCredit notes that full-arch prices vary mainly with the material used, whether extra implants are needed and the surgeon's experience.

Why Advertised Prices Look So Much Lower

A low “from” price often covers only part of the list above. Common exclusions are the crown on a single implant, extractions, bone grafting, sedation, the temporary teeth, or the upgrade from an acrylic arch to a stronger material such as zirconia. None of these are optional extras in most cases; they are part of getting a working result.

Before comparing two quotes, ask each practice to list every item included. A higher all-inclusive figure can cost less than a low advertised one by the time treatment is finished.

How the Options Compare

One missing tooth. A single implant and crown costs more than a tooth-supported bridge, which GoodRx puts at up to about $2,500 for one missing tooth. A bridge, though, means reshaping the healthy teeth on either side, and does nothing to preserve bone where the tooth was lost.

Several missing teeth. Two implants can support a bridge of three or four teeth, which usually costs less than an implant for every tooth.

All or most teeth in an arch. The choice is between a conventional denture, snap-in implant dentures on two to four implants, and fixed full-arch teeth such as All-on-4 or All-on-6 on four to six implants. Each step up costs more and moves the result closer to natural teeth. We cover denture costs in detail in how much do dentures cost.

All-on-4 or All-on-6. Two more implants mean a higher cost, but more support for the arch. Which is right depends on your bone and bite, and the 3D scan usually settles it.

The Part Most Articles Leave Out: The Cost After Treatment

The quote is the cost of getting implants, not of having them. Implants need professional maintenance, and the crowns or arch on top wear and are eventually remade. In one review of single implants followed for ten years, 89.5% of the original crowns were still in place; the rest had been replaced. We explain what decides how long implants last in how long do dental implants last.

That is not an argument against implants. Conventional dentures carry their own ongoing costs as the jaw changes. It is an argument for asking what maintenance will cost before you compare quotes.

Insurance, Medicare and Financing

Dental insurance. Many plans cover part of the cost of implants as a major procedure, up to the plan's annual maximum, which is usually far below the cost of full-arch treatment. Some plans exclude implants entirely, so check before treatment.

Medicare. In most cases, Original Medicare does not cover dental implants (source). Some Medicare Advantage plans include dental benefits, so check your plan directly.

Financing. Monthly payment plans can spread the cost, and treatment can often be phased, for example one arch at a time. See our financial information for the options we accept.

How Pricing Works at Our Practice

We do not publish fees, because the same treatment name can mean very different work from one mouth to the next. After your consultation and 3D scan, you receive a written estimate listing every stage, from extractions and grafting to the final teeth, so nothing is added later. Implant crowns, bridges and full arches are made in our own laboratory.

What to Ask Any Practice

• Does the price include the crown, abutment and temporary teeth?
• Are extractions, bone grafting and sedation included?
• Is the full-arch price per arch or for both?
• What material are the final teeth made of, and is that included?
• Who places the implants, and who makes the teeth?
• What will maintenance and future repairs cost?

Final Takeaways

• A single implant with its crown typically costs $3,000 to $7,000 nationally.
• Implant-supported dentures run about $10,500 to $21,500.
• All-on-4 averages about $15,176 per arch nationally, and about $15,132 in Florida.
• Advertised “from” prices often leave out the crown, extractions, grafting or final materials.
• Full-arch prices are per arch; both arches cost roughly double.
• Implants need maintenance, and crowns are eventually remade; ask what that costs.
• The only accurate figure is a written estimate after an examination and 3D scan.

Sources

1. GoodRx. Dentures cost by type: partial, full, and more (includes single implant and bridge costs). goodrx.com
2. CareCredit. All-on-4 dental implant cost and procedure guide. carecredit.com
3. Medicare.gov. Dental services coverage. medicare.gov
4. Hjalmarsson L, Gheisarifar M, Jemt T. A systematic review of survival of single implants as presented in longitudinal studies with a follow-up of at least 10 years. Eur J Oral Implantol. 2016;9 Suppl 1:155–162.

Where to Go From Here

Makris Dental Prosthodontics is a specialty prosthodontic practice at 13250 Narcoossee Rd #103 in Lake Nona Medical City, Orlando. Dr. Elizabeta Cokovska is a board-certified prosthodontist with over 30 years in practice.

Start with dental implants for an overview, or go straight to single tooth implants, implant dentures or All-on-4 and All-on-6. You can also see before and after results.

Call (407) 753-4743 or request a consultation online. You will leave the first visit with a written estimate either way.