The short version
- A complete single implant (the post, the connector and the crown) averages about $4,500 in the U.S. in 2026, with most state averages between $3,760 and $5,733.
- Extra steps such as removing the old tooth, a bone graft or a 3D scan can add to that. Ask whether a quote includes all three parts.
- Insurance often pays part of the crown and sometimes part of the implant, up to your plan’s yearly maximum.
- The only way to get your number is an exam, because the price depends on your mouth.
“How much is an implant?” is one of the first questions we hear, and it’s a fair one. The honest answer is a range, and this article explains what moves a quote up or down so you can compare offices properly.
What you’re paying for
A single-tooth implant is three separate pieces, and each has its own fee:
- The implant post, a small titanium or zirconia screw placed in the jawbone. National cash median about $1,925.
- The abutment, the connector that attaches the crown to the post. Median about $700.
- The crown, the tooth you see. Median about $1,310.
Those three add up to roughly $3,935, which lines up with national averages for a complete implant. Be wary of advertised prices far below that: they often cover the post only.
What can add to the cost
- Removing the tooth if it’s still there. See our extractions page.
- Bone grafting if the jawbone has shrunk where a tooth has been missing for a while.
- A 3D (cone beam) scan to plan where the implant goes.
- A temporary tooth to wear while the implant heals, which typically takes a few months.
- Treating gum disease first, since implants need healthy gums. See gum disease treatment.
Does insurance help?
Sometimes. Many dental plans treat implants as a major service and pay a share of the crown, and some pay part of the implant itself. Most plans also have a yearly maximum, which an implant can use up on its own. If you have insurance, we’ll check your benefits and tell you your share before you decide. Treatment can sometimes be split across two calendar years to use two years of benefits.
Without insurance, Cherry financing lets you spread the cost into monthly payments, and checking whether you qualify doesn’t affect your credit score. Both are explained on our insurance and payment page.
How an implant compares with a bridge or a partial denture
A bridge usually costs less up front and is finished faster, but it relies on the teeth on either side, which have to be filed down for crowns. A partial denture costs the least but comes out, and can feel bulkier. An implant stands on its own and doesn’t touch the neighboring teeth, which is why many people find it worth the higher price over the long run.
Getting a real quote
At a consultation, the dentist examines the area, takes X-rays and explains which of the steps above you actually need. Ask for the total, with every step included, not just the price of the post. Read more about the procedure on our dental implants page, or call (480) 991-3244.
Sources: Real Dental Costs, “State of U.S. Dental Costs 2026” (single-implant averages by state, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20531728); FairVisitHealth, “Dental Implant Cost in 2026” (national cash medians by procedure code D6010, D6058 and D6065). National figures; prices at any one office will differ.
