Tooth Implant Cost

There are many factors that can make a tooth implant cost as little as $500 and as much as $5,000. On average, though, a dental implant will cost between $1,000 and $3,000. Much of it depends upon where you look.

Price Factors

• Quality and type of materials
• Manufacturing prices
• Professional fees
• The area you live in
• Laboratory fees
• Extent and difficulty of procedure
• Consultation fees
• Preliminary procedures, such as a bone graft

How to Find Low Prices

If you are looking for a reduced tooth implant cost, you need to spend some time and effort “shopping” around at different clinics and oral surgeons near you. Most won’t be able to give you a phone consultation because they will need to inspect your specific situation, but after one examination, you should know most of the details and be able to explain them to the various surgeons.

See if there are any promotions going on at clinics in your area. Also, talk to your oral surgeon about whether or not you would qualify for a mini dental implant, as these are smaller and thus cheaper than traditional sized implants. Another option is, if you live in a large city, traveling a small distance to a more rural area for the operation may save you hundreds of dollars. Try haggling and price matching, as many clinics or surgeons will reduce the price some just to keep you as a customer. If you are very tight on money, it may be worth it to look into university dental programs in the area, as undergraduate procedures can sometimes reduce the tooth implant cost to as low as $500, and they are always supervised by a professional.