Single tooth implant
Single tooth implant cost in 2026: what you will actually pay
One titanium post, one abutment, one custom crown. The all-in US range is $3,000 to $6,000. Tooth position is the biggest swing factor, followed by whether you need a graft or extraction.
Quick answer
$3,000 to $6,000
All-in for a complete single-tooth implant in the United States, before insurance. Front teeth tend toward the lower end, upper molars toward the higher end.
Cost by tooth location
Position drives complexity, and complexity drives price. The same dentist often charges different amounts for the same patient depending on which tooth is being replaced.
| Tooth position | All-in cost (US) | Why it sits here |
|---|---|---|
| Front teeth (incisors and canines) | $3,000 to $5,500 | Aesthetic crown work commands a premium, but bone is usually stable. Rarely needs grafting. |
| Premolars | $3,000 to $4,500 | The simplest position. Adequate bone, lower aesthetic demand than front teeth. |
| Lower molars | $3,500 to $6,000 | Larger implants and stronger crowns to handle chewing force. Bone is usually sufficient. |
| Upper back molars | $5,000 to $7,500+ | Often needs a sinus lift first ($1,500 to $5,000) because the maxillary sinus sits above the bone. |
Source: 2026 ADA fee surveys cross-referenced with regional dental association data.
With vs without insurance
Most US plans treat implants as elective. The minority that cover them cap the benefit hard.
Without insurance
$3,000 to $6,000
Full sticker price. Pay over 6 to 24 months at 0 percent through CareCredit, or save 40 to 60 percent at a dental school.
With insurance that covers implants
$1,500 to $4,500 out-of-pocket
Typical lifetime maximum: $1,000 to $1,500. Some plans cover the crown but not the post. Always request pre-authorization in writing.
Hidden costs nobody puts on the brochure
The advertised single tooth price is the post, abutment, and crown. The realistic worst case for a complicated upper molar can run $1,500 to $3,500 higher.
Initial consultation
$100 to $300
Sometimes credited toward treatment if you proceed.
CT scan / 3D imaging
$200 to $500
Required for surgical planning.
Tooth extraction (if needed)
$150 to $400
$300 to $800 for surgical extraction of a fractured root.
Bone graft (if needed)
$500 to $3,000
Roughly half of patients need one.
Sinus lift (upper molars)
$1,500 to $5,000
Only for upper back molars with insufficient bone height.
IV sedation (optional)
$300 to $700
Many patients use local anesthetic only.
Upper back molar with extraction, sinus lift, and IV sedation: realistic total $5,500 to $9,500. Get this scenario priced explicitly if your dentist mentions a sinus lift.
Payment timeline across the 6 to 12 month process
Implants are not paid in one lump. Costs hit in three or four chunks across treatment, which spreads across paychecks or HSA plan years.
- 1
Consultation + CT scan
$300 to $800
Week 1. Treatment plan and written estimate.
- 2
Extraction + bone graft (if needed)
$650 to $3,400
Month 1 to 2. Healing 2 to 6 months.
- 3
Implant post placement
$1,000 to $2,000
Month 4 to 6. Healing 3 to 6 months for osseointegration.
- 4
Abutment + crown
$1,300 to $3,200
Month 8 to 12. Two visits, finished tooth.
When a single implant is not the right choice
- Three or more adjacent missing teeth: an implant-supported bridge ($6,000 to $15,000 for two implants supporting three or four crowns) is cheaper per tooth than three individual implants.
- Most or all teeth missing: All-on-4 ($20,000 to $40,000 per arch) replaces a full arch with four implants. Far more practical than 12 to 14 individual implants.
- Severely reduced bone with no graft option: a partial denture or implant-supported denture may be the only realistic path.
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