Dental Implants
A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jaw to replace a missing tooth's root, then capped with a crown that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
- Success rate
- 95%
- Avg cost (US)
- $3,000–$5,000/tooth
- Recovery
- 7–14 days
- US volume / yr
- ~3,000,000
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Adults with one or more missing teeth and adequate jawbone density (grafting can restore bone when needed).
Placement is a 1–2 hour outpatient surgery. Osseointegration (bone bonding) takes 3–6 months before the permanent crown is attached.
Soft food for 1–2 weeks. Full healing across several months as bone integrates with the implant.
$3,000–$6,000 per implant including crown. Full-arch (All-on-4) ranges $20,000–$50,000 per arch.
Questions to ask your doctor
- How many implants have you placed?
- Do I have enough bone, or will I need grafting?
- What implant brand and crown material will you use?
- What is your success rate at 5 and 10 years?
- Is sedation available?
Frequently asked
With good hygiene, the implant post can last a lifetime. Crowns typically last 10–15 years before replacement.
Most patients report less pain than a tooth extraction. Local anesthesia and often sedation are used.
Coverage varies. Some plans cover the crown but not the implant post; medical insurance may help when tooth loss followed injury.
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General information only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for your specific situation.