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Dental Implants Cost

How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?

low costMedium: $1,250-$3,000
low costHigh: $15,000-$30,000

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Typical costs:
  • Basic implants are $1,250-$3,000 each, but the total cost can escalate to $15,000-$30,000 depending on location, complexity and the need for bone or gum restoration work, according to DentalResources.com.Many dentists provide financing because most insurance doesn't cover implants.
What should be included:
  • For those missing one or more teeth, a titanium screw or post is surgically implanted into the bone of the jaw. AboutCosmeticDentistry.com describes three basic types of implant procedures. Implantation requires a full surgical team and healing may take three to six months. Once the area is healed, a crown is placed on the implant. The implant is considered permanent; the crown may be replaced as needed over the years.
Additional costs:
  • Get a detailed quote covering the cost of the surgery (including anesthesia), the post and the crown, whether more than one implant or crown is needed and the possible use of synthetic bone material during surgery, and whether all office visits or X-rays are included in the estimate.
Discounts:
  • Dental colleges may offer reduced rates for implants done by faculty members in a teaching situation; DentalSite.com lists school locations.
  • The American Dental Association lists state dental societies, which sometimes provide partial payment of dental fees for low-income patients.
Shopping for dental implants:
  • A prosthodontist specializes in restorative treatments, including implants. Any graduate of an accredited dental school can perform these procedures; some states allow dentists to list themselves as prosthodontists without any additional training beyond regular dental college. However, most prosthodontists complete a three-year program in this specialty. If they pass a four-part examination are board certified. Ask about your doctor's training, or check with the American College of Prosthodontists to search for a certified specialist in your area.
Material on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist regarding medications or medical procedures.
 
Article updated November 2006
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Amount: $1,500.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: BrianF in Clifton, NJ.Purchased: November, 2007
Which Tooth: 3rd from the back,lower left
Got the implant and was told 1500 for the whole thing, never told me I would need a new post and crown! Thought they were implanting a whole tooth!! Now I have to pafy an additional 1450 for the post and crown.. Buyer beware!!
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Amount: $1,500.00 not covered by insurance Implant/crown
Posted by: MichaelB in Eugene, OR.Purchased: November, 2007
Which Tooth: 30
There should be no confusion that the implant does not include the crown. Your doctor should have explained the procedure before hand. If not, you should\'ve asked him/her to explain before any agreement. Why wouldn\'t anyone ask for an explanation and details regarding any surgery, great or small? And one should always do their own research as well.

I just had my implant placed three days ago and will get my crown in a few months. Altogether with tooth extraction, bone growth treatment (I didn\'t have enough jaw bone for an implant right away), implant, and then crown, I\'ll be looking at over $4000 total not covered by insurance...
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Amount: $6,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: Jeff OTMG in Oklahoma City, OK.Purchased: February, 2008
Which Tooth: Lower molar both sides
I just got an estimate including the implant, potential bone graft, extraction, etc, for $6000 to do two molars. This is a 2 hour procedure. $3000 per hour seems a bit excessive. An anesthesiologist doing organ transplant surgery makes about half that. I am going to call a couple of other people.
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Amount: $5,000.00 not covered by insurance two for the price of one
Posted by: Remmy in new York, NY.Purchased: March, 2008
Which Tooth: Left central incisor and lower rightcani
my surgery would have costed only $2045 without insurance but I needed an extaction and bone grafting plus a temporary crown and two peranent ones. I had a free consultation and I'm only 17yrs old. For everything extra, but mandatory, and the same day implants and with a printed copy of the costs and surprisingly no surgeon fees it was only$ 5,520 with a 10% discount so the final cost was $5000. I am very satisfied! Next I'm moving onto body plastic surgery!
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Amount: $6,100.00 not covered by insurance Major Work
Posted by: a user in Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: March, 2008
Which Tooth: 2nd Molar
I was quoted $6100 for the following: removal of four wisdom teeth (partial bony), one extraction of 2nd molar (lower left), crown of 2nd molar of lower right, implaint of lower left 2nd molar, including a bone graft, set up, x-rays, the complete exams, panoramic x-ray, includes core buildup, including pins and the implaint crown with metal.

At first, I thought it was very expensive, but on second thought I think I'm getting a great price. Move to Los Angeles and I'll tell you who's my dentist!!
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Amount: $24,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implants
Posted by: C. in Toronto Ontario in Toronto, Other.Purchased: March, 2008
Which Tooth: 4 teeth
The total cost for implants for four teeth (born without four permanent teeth) was $12,000 for the surgery and implants, and $12,000 for the crowns. We were covered for 3/4 through insurance, so had to pay $6,000.
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Amount: $11,700.00 not covered by insurance 3 teeth
Posted by: Living in my car in bolingbrook, IL.Purchased: January, 2007
Which Tooth: top back
Did great job fot the 3 teeth than needed bottom 2 decay need new crowns and 1 root canal plus others I dont have $$$$ for! Am 60 Yr old and spent about 100 grand my life and cannot now eat a steak or peanut!
I can understand these dentists deserve to be multi-millionaires its just I cannot aford to make em billionaires like they want.Need whole new health care system in the United States.
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Amount: $7,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: a baby boomer in yorktown heights, NY.Purchased: June, 2008
Which Tooth: top right
Quoted $4,100 for extraction of one tooth, implant, possible bone graft, temporary abutment, $300 for temporary crown, $2600 for permanent abutment and crown.
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Amount: $7,500.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implants
Posted by: BR in Haddonfield, NJ.Purchased: November, 2006
Which Tooth: Upper
I also was never told that I needed to have a crown. I was told that it was $1500 per tooth and I needed 3 implants at $1500 each so I figured $4500-$6000 and my insurance paids half I would be out $3000. Then I find out I need a bone graft and my insurance only paids for 1 Implant every 5 years after I had the teeth extracted. Then I find out I will need crowns that are extra and the implant surgeon dosen\'t do that I have to see my regular dentist. I have been going through this for 2 years and I am still not finished and will be out around $7500
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Amount: $5,200.00 not covered by insurance Buyer Beware
Posted by: Angela in Bellmore, NY.Purchased: April, 2008
Which Tooth: molar and eye tooth
My dentist neglected to tell me the complete cost of my procedure. I had a removable bridge in the spot originally. They told me the cost for two implants was 3300. I figured ok alot of money but, a sacrifice because my smile from my profile was gleaming with the metal piece from the bridge. Then after a couple of months I return for restoration and that was an additional 1900 for post and crown. NO ONE told me that so be aware. When your dentists is quoted you prices that seem to good to be true trust me it is too good to be true. My insurance covers nothing of this procedure it is deemed cosmetic.
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Amount: $13,500.00 not covered by insurance be VERY cautious
Posted by: Michelle Long in Fort Worth, TX.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: side
I called before hand to see total cost I would incur. I was told implant was $3,800 and crown and post would be $2,500. I set my appointment today to have the crown and post put on and was told it would be a minimum of $5,000 and could be as high as $10,00
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Amount: $10,000.00 not covered by insurance Insurance Companies
Posted by: Carole in Erie, PA.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: 5 teeth starting with front left on back
I am still contimplating the procedure. $10,000 quoted for the 3 implants holding a 5 tooth bridge. I am currently on having Blue Cross/ Blue Shield insurance but looking for additional insurance that will cover implants. Can you tell me what insurance you had that did cover any on implants? Thank you!
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Amount: $6,000.00 not covered by insurance Teeth Implants and Insurance
Posted by: wondering in West Long Branch, NJ.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: 3 bottom lower left
Shame on the dental insurance for considering dental implants to be cosmetic. What is wrong with them? People would like to chew without pain...they need to reconsider the position on dental implants. Personally, I'm sick and tired of paying so much for insurance to have it cover literally nothing!!!
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Amount: $4,125.00 not covered by insurance teeth implants
Posted by: Lori in Culver City, CA.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: 19 and 20
I just had two implants done. Included was,
extraction of one root, surgery, and 2 crowns.
Also, they had to cut down an existing bridge, to get to the 2 teeth. Total cost was $4,125.00.
I got other quotes that were almost double that!
My mouth is swollen today, but basically I am a happy camper with whom I choose.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance dental implant
Posted by: kelli in Rowlett, TX.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: upper back
Is there alot of pain afterwards from having a single dental implant?
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Amount: $8.00 not covered by insurance dental implants?
Posted by: JoJo in Hacekensack, NJ.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: Left side upper 3 teeth
I was quoted by several Dentists who by the way do NOT have a payment plan available, I guess they think I have the money growing on a Tree in my backyard?? anyway, that is for everything, implants (3) and a bridge and pulling 2 teeth, no bobe grafting or sinus lif, thank God. Dental Insurace should PAY for implants, they are NOT cosmetic to me, it is either them ot false teeth....yuk!
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Implant Consult
Posted by: Scott R. Miller, D.D.S. in Bristol, VA.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: Any
I am a Prosthodontist in Bristol, VA. Implants in our area are $1500 for the implant. The crown that replaces the missing tooth after healing is connected to the implant with an abutment. This crown plus the abutment (connector) is around an additional $1350 per tooth. Every case is different and sometimes grafts are needed for implant support. Sometimes all the teeth in one arch can be replaced by a porcelain prosthesis supported with five implants for a cost of $18500. This prosthesis does not come out of the mouth. Other options could include "All-on-Four" treatment with a "Hybrid" prosthesis also non-removable for as low as $13,500/arch (an acrylic prosthesis supported by 4 implants). Often two implants can support three missing teeth depending on the surface area of the supporting implants. I would advise getting a second opion before investing a substainial amount of money toward implant treatment. There should never be "hidden" fees in dentistry. I would suggest you go to the American College of Prosthodontists web site and "Find-a-Prosthodontist" if you are considering implants as a treatment alternative. The final position of the tooth should dictate the position of the implant. You should start with the dentist that will restore the tooth so he/she can help guide the placement of the implant into an idea location for restoration. Always ask for a printed treatment plan. Implants are a great treatment alternative to missing teeth and ill-fitting dentures.
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Amount: $4,000.00 not covered by insurance IMPLANT
Posted by: Edna in Pasadena, CA.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: Molar
I got the impalnt but the dentist did not explain for the abutment and the crown and I end up paying $4,000.00 for the implant which was not covered by the insurance. Dentist should explain what Implant and what Crown is.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: sandy in oxnard, CA.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: 3rd from left - bottom
I was told this week that I'll need one tooth implant. My dentist will be back from vacation on Tuesday so I don't know if he'll do the work or refer me to a specialist. I've never had a tooth pulled (I'm 67 yrs old) so I'm hoping it won't be painful.
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Amount: $160.00 not covered by insurance Extraction
Posted by: Insuranceracket in Taunton, MA.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: 10
Insurance is a joke. Paid 160 beans out of pocket when if you had no insurance you pay 170.00
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Dental implants
Posted by: Jim in Fairhope, AL.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: numerous
I am currently having 10 implants completed at a dental facility in Florida. I would suggest the doctors you use be at least board certified to complete all of your procedures. I have only 9 of my natural teeth left in my mouth. This a long drawn out process. With the teeth extractions, healing times, several surgerys , it has taken about two years to complete. Of these 10 implants I will have about 20 crowns attached including bridges. I suggest IV sedation for all surgeries. The surgery for the top of my mouth look 5 hours to complete so I'm sure I would not want to remember all of the shots into the roof of my mouth, the drilling and screwing into my jaw bone for the placement of the implants, and the sinus lift that was required because of the lose of all of my front teeth. Tylenol was the only pain medication I needed after the sergeries. Be prepared to eat soft foods for many weeks if you have this much work done. Implants sure beat dentures. My doctors estimate 80 to 90 thousand plus dollars once the procedures have been completed. My insurance covers 100%.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance need implants
Posted by: Heriberto R. in Saint Louis, MO.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: entire lower mouth
So I just got 10 teeth pulled out of my lower mouth the rest fell out. I'm 23 and wearing dentures. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with this problem. I don't want to spend the rest of my life with dentures. I need some work on my upper teeth as well.
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Amount: $7,200.00 not covered by insurance Dental implants
Posted by: Russ in Algodones, Mexico, Other.Purchased: 2006
Which Tooth: 3 lower molars, 1 front
I was quoted $26,000.+ to have this work done in Calgary, Canada. Instead we spent the winter in Arizona and had the four implants, including abutments, temporary and permanent crowns for $7200. in Algodones, Mexico. I've had absolutely no problems in the two years since they were done. There are many excellent dentists in this small town just across the border from Yuma. Mine took his training at Loma Linda in California
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Amount: $58,000.00 not covered by insurance 13 bridge/implant /bone augamentation
Posted by: Charles Rossignol in South Miami, FL.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: Complete uppers (13)
The results are wonderfull, however the cost was breathing.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance implant
Posted by: Genet Arefaynea in alexndria, VA.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: front 3 tooth
i will like kown hou much cover insurance if i want implant or crown bridge?
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Amount: $36,000.00 not covered by insurance 6 Implants w/fixed bridge
Posted by: Peny in Miami in Miami, FL.Purchased: September, 2008
Which Tooth: Upper teeth
I recently had a consultation for dental implants and a fixed bridge. The total cost is $36,000 (not covered by my dental insurance). I currently have a fixed bridge that was installed in 1995 that was attached to five of my teeth. My teeth have deteriorated and the fixed bridge is barely hanging on to one of my original teeth. I can only eat soft foods and have constant pain. Can anyone provide contact information of dental insurance providers that cover dental implants????!!!!
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Implants and veneers
Posted by: Tam in Houston, TX.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: Full Mouth restoration
Does anyone know of any really good dental plans where implants were needed an taken care of by the plan?
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Amount: $20.00 not covered by insurance Extraction
Posted by: Erica in bronx, NY.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: Wisdom tooth
Did not have coverage, just went to north Central Hospital in the bronx and they took it out for that amount.
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Amount: $60,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental implants
Posted by: coffeebean in Western New York, NY.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: Upper and lower
Full mouth restoration including bone augmentation/extensive surgery
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Amount: $15,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental Inplants
Posted by: a user in Houston, TX.Purchased: November, 2008
After spending a lot in the past and the Periodontist thinkinkg a 100% fee increase is not asking much from my last inplant I shopped around. Dental Schools will do the same work for 1/3 the fee and in the advanced schools like Periodontal, they are already real DDS, going for advanced training. Its worth checking out.
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Amount: $60,000.00 not covered by insurance dental implants/bone augamentation, skin graph
Posted by: matthew in Glens falls, NY.Purchased: February, 2001
Which Tooth: all/28
anyone getting implants, make sure that if you have fixed teeth added after that the screws that hold the teeth in place, don\'t get stripped, I have 12 implants 6 on top and 6 on bottem and teeth that go over them and .050 screws that hold them in place, but 2 of the screws are so tight that they got rounded off trying to looseing them,so if any one out there has had this happen to them feel free to e-mail, i\'d go back to the dentist that made the teeth and placed them in, but the company is no longer in busines.
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Amount: $16,000.00 not covered by insurance Extractions/Braces/Impants/Crowns
Posted by: A user in Cumberland, WI in Cumberland, WI.Purchased: 2008
Had a missing back right molar from previous extraction, had a root canal that went bad so had to have tooth removed, and I also still had a baby tooth (lower first molar) that was sunk down. Dentists advised me to have baby tooth removed, and 3 impants to make up for the missing teeth. Advised that getting braces first would help with the positioning of the implants. Thought it would cost me around $10k for the braces and implants, but just recently found out my quote for the crowns is another $5k. I already have braces off and 3 implants in, I guess I can\'t just stop now. Sure does suck though. I could have bought a new car. A 2 year procedure is now into it 4th year! Make sure you know what you are getting into.
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Amount: $21,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: A user in Tennessee in Johnson City, TN.Purchased: 2008
It has been a year and a half, and I still can't eat much of anything. I still have another two months. I look like my grandmother and I'm only 44.
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Amount: $15,000.00 not covered by insurance teeth implant
Posted by: dee in chula vista, CA.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: 1 front and 2 in the back
I need implants but insurance doesnt pay tried dental care credit dont qualify can anyone help what are other options or programs for low income patients? dont want to wear a flipper it hurts and damaging other good teeth now making them weak and crooked!
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Amount: $2,100.00 not covered by insurance tooth implant
Posted by: maggiebug in memphis, TN.Purchased: November, 2008
Which Tooth: Side top molar
I got one implant laid and with abutment and temp crown plus 3 wisdom teeth taken out for $2,600 before insurance. Insurance paid $1,200 and I still need a crown that will be up to $700 or so. I even have a bone graft. It\'s been painless but I do have some redness. Cost is comparable to a 3 unit bridge...and the periodontist has a great follow up procedure and communication. It\'s only been a few weeks but I think it will go smooth
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Amount: $2,500.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implants
Posted by: ncblkgy in SEATTLE, WA.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: 3 in front 2 in back
This was my total for 5 implants paid an additional $600 per tooth for crowns. I had mine done in Mexico and it was an awsome experience. I went through a company MedPath Group Inc, (dont know their contact info, google them)who does Dental and Medical tourism based out of Seattle. Was a very neat experience. I was quoted in Seattle $2,600 per tooth.
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Amount: $3,855.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: Erin in Plant City, FL.Purchased: October, 2008
Which Tooth: lower left back tooth
I had a root canal that started to decay so my only option was to remove it and get a dental implant which i did however the dentist overestimated the size of the implant and hit my nerve and i have numbness in my lower left lip to my chin so he took it out and rebuild my bone back up and I waited another 8 weeks to heal and a few weeks ago the dentist actually did a good job this time but I still have numbness and was told this would last for 6 months, I am a little concerned. I do have some tingling sensations but it is very annoying. Of course I will go back in March 209 to get the crown.
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Amount: $75,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental implants
Posted by: candy roberts in Ewing, NJ.Purchased: July, 2008
Which Tooth: all teeth
I received a complete implant in my entire mouth
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Amount: $4,000.00 not covered by insurance What to do?
Posted by: Bonnie in london, Other.Purchased: 2008
Which Tooth: 3rd one top left
I had a root canel and a crown put on it a year ago. My tooth broke under the crown and now I have to have my tooth pulled and a implant put in. I am debating on if I should go with a bridge or an implant?
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Amount: $24,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: Unhappy in NYC in New York, NY.Purchased: January, 2007
Which Tooth: one upper right and one lower left
Would have sworn I was told these would be $2,000 each and they turned out to be about $12,000 each, about $6500 all-in for the implant and $5500 all-in for the crown. And over a year's time. This was a year ago. Last week the dentist said I needed another implant. Implants are wonderful, the dentist said. But where's the good, I ask myself, to spend the rest of my life being always in recovery from an implant and always in debt from the cost of the implants.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance jim fairhope al
Posted by: xestim in brooklyn, NY.Purchased: January, 2008
Which Tooth: all
what insurance did you have
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Jim in Fairhope, AL., about your insurance
Posted by: Steve W in St. Louis, MO.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: all
What kind of insurance/company do you have? It sounds like it\'s worth looking into.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Gentic Bine Disease effect my whole body
Posted by: Wade Schmidt in Nashville, TN.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: All Top
Hey - I have a genetic degeneration of my bones. I'm 46 and at 35 they were estimated to be in effect 80 - 85 yrs old. I have had surgery all over my body (10 surgeries last year). My entire Cervical Spine and partial T-spine. My entirely re-modeled with Rods/plates/brackets/screws. I have extreme chronic pain. Drs knew this would be the case, but stabilizing my spine was most important. Now it has effected my spine. I'm now loosing my upper teeth which is extremely emotional as I has good teeth. Being disabled with a fixed income and no dental coverage the expense is crazy. I would love Permanent Implants. Any thoughts? Ever heard of "Pro-Bono" for this at all. Sure would be so grateful beyond belief. Had to ask
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Amount: $1,750.00 not covered by insurance insurance coverage
Posted by: annie88482009 in Burbank, CA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: one on the side
My daughter has MetLife Dental Ins. which will cover 2250. of 4000. quoted for one tooth implant crown and abutment.BUT it only covers 1500. per year total so she has to space it out over two years. And the cost of the extraction is 160. with 120. of that covered by insurance.I wonder if what you pay for the policy over the year would cover all these costs anyway.
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Amount: $45,000.00 not covered by insurance Full Upper/Lower Implants
Posted by: Jeffrey P Horst in San Francisco, CA.Purchased: January, 2008
Which Tooth: All
My Mom paid 45K, for a new set of Upper/Lower teeth. Seems a bit costly considering she's 68. Anyone know of something comparable...Implants?, Dentures?
I have a full upper/lower denture w/posts which cost a mere 17K - including removal.
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Amount: $4,650.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant - mislead on price
Posted by: Jackie G in Warren, MI.Purchased: August, 2008
Which Tooth: Upper right 2nd bicuspid
I was originally quoted $3200 for an implant....which who would guess that for that kind of money it would still leave you with a hole in your mouth?? The process was never explained to me nor was I ever told that there would be additional charges to complete the procedure. I had to wait approx 3 months for the implant to "heal" and had to wear a "flipper" or what I am calling a denture. Again, this was never explained to me as part of the procedure. I called in to schedule what I thought would be my final appointment to have a tooth put into the hole only to be told that there would be an additional charge of $1450! When I asked if this would be the last charge to complete the procedure.....the receptionist said no. They would not be able to tell me what the final cost would be.....at this point I am livid! I don't know what to do!
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance financial help for implants
Posted by: E. Reuteler in lake elsinore, CA.Purchased: March, 2009
Which Tooth: top
I know it is a long shot, but am wondering if there is any kind of financial aid available to recieve implants? I just turned 40, and the dentist pulled almost all my top teeth and because I do not have insurance I had to pay 300.00 for a flip plate for "cosmetic" use only. So now am stuck with no teeth in back on top to chew with. They are talking implants but I could never afford it. Is there any kind of charitable organization or even "sweat equity" program where you work for them? Anything? Desperate and very depressed.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance Insurance coverd everything
Posted by: Jerzee in Brandon, FL.Purchased: 2009
To: Jim in Fairhope, AL

Insurance covered 100 percent of ALL your work???? 80-90 thousands dollars worth of work??? Who is your insurance provider????
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Amount: $2,500.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant
Posted by: Lik in Chicago, IL.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: 12th
I have MetLife, and it covers 40% of U&C for out-of-network providers ($3,000 annual benefit). I assume that there are dentists and dental surgeons who are good and who participate in the dental networks, but I haven't met any in Chicago. Anyhow, the dental surgeon placed the implant for $2,650 (fixed price, discussed upfront; insurance covered $750), my general dentist will place a crown in 5 months and it will cost $1,280 (fixed price, discussed upfront). I was absolutely happy with the surgery: I didn't feel a thing, nothing was swollen after the procedure and days after, it took only 30 minutes to do the whole thing.
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Amount: $0.00 not covered by insurance all
Posted by: willie in houston, TX.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: all
which insurance /policy covers everything??I need both upper and lower implants.
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Amount: $2,300.00 not covered by insurance Dental Implant/Abutment/Crown
Posted by: rudy in Temecula, CA.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: upper and lower
Quote by densit in 2006 and honored seven implants later. No problems, less painful than a root canal. Takes 4-5 appointments. With a healthy bone structure the procedure is complete in 60 days
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Posted by: help please in vegas, NV.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: all
Im 31 and at 27 my teeth started falling out. Ive been told that getting dentures at this age is a bad idea because dentures will slowly break down my lower jaw and in the course of 10-15 years i will probably not have much of a lower jaw left if any. I in no way can afford implants because i cant get a job with my teeth looking the way they do. Does anyone know of any pro bono dentists doing implant work? or know of any insurance companies that cover dental implants?
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Amount: $4,200.00 not covered by insurance Extration/Implant/Abutement/Crown
Posted by: Sunny in Florida in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: Upper cuspid
My two upper cuspid's were babay teeth. I consider anything under $5,000.00 good. The first one cost me more...I had a flipper made until I was ready for the permanent crown. The second cuspid was removed in January 2009. Paid $2,700. (including extraction) and surgeon supplied me with a temporary tooth. The crown will cost $1,500. Be leary - the DDS wanted to charge me extra because the abutment was on a slant...cut me a break...
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Posted by: Nisha33 in Murfreesboro, TN.Purchased: May, 2009
Which Tooth: all
I'm 33 years old. I begin losing my teeth at the age of 28. I only have about 11 teeth left. I'm about Graduate College in December 2009. I need implant to move on to my next stage in life but I can't because I'm embrass to open my mouth but I love to smile. A college student who can't afford teeth. Help Please
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Amount: $5,500.00 not covered by insurance Implants
Posted by: John Handal in Fremont, CA.Purchased: April, 2009
Which Tooth: left lower premolar
I don't know why dental work cost so much. Implant is just to screw some titanium, put an abut and a crown. In many South American Countries you pay 1/3 of what you pay here and many dentist are trained in USA or Europe. I need two dental implants, I may take a cruise to Chile, have a great time and after all I would be paying less than half of what I would be ripped off here. The Medical and the Dental System in this country allow people to be ripped off by the "Health Care Providers" ... most of them are into deceiving people and sucking up as much blood as possible from the distress patients. Write to your congressman or representative about this situation, Healt Care shouldn't be treated as a luxury.
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Amount: $5,000.00 not covered by insurance Extraction/Implant/Abutment/Crown
Posted by: WB in Parsippany, NJ.Purchased: July, 2009
Which Tooth: #4 (right side 3rd from back)
Just got a quote for everything including the "flipper" which is a temporary tooth in a retainer type device until the bone graft heals. I have already spent $5000 on this tooth over the last 8 years via 3 surgeries, a crown and prior fillings which all failed. I will be having the implant procedure next month. A bridge would cost in the area of $4000 because I would need a root canal (on a different tooth) and 3 crowns so at that point what's another $1000 for a (so called) permanent fix.
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Amount: $8,000.00 not covered by insurance Extraction/Implant/Abutment/Crown
Posted by: Crystal in avondale, AZ.Purchased: February, 2009
Which Tooth: two bottom molars
At 33 years old, I still had baby teeth left and this is where two of them were. the baby root finally disappered on one and the tooth came out. The other I had pulled out. No pain for me. as far as the procedure goes. regular pain on gums where tooth was.
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Amount: $10,000.00 not covered by insurance Dental cost
Posted by: Sweet in Chicago, IL.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: # 5 each side of upper jaw
I had two implants put for $3,000 (done); and then referred to another Dentist who will put the crowns for $7,000.00(not purchased yet, but in process) None are covered by the insurance. I am devastated, I think I am being taken by these Dentists.
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Posted by: hanan in shanghai, Other.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: lower and upper
I missed most of my teeth and I want to replaced the missing teeth by implants ,they told me costs about 10,000$ for six teeth, I need a help please
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Posted by: masarati in Fremont, CA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: premolar
Quoted $5,500 for implant in a premolar with a cavity, however they wanted to try to do a cast post and a crow first to see if it held: 75% against 25% chances, this would cost $1,200 for the root canal and another $995 for the crown and $350 for the cast post; another opinion told me that there was no chance that it would hold: so $2,545 for the dentist and when whole works falls then he will tell you that you fell in the 25% chance and keep on going with the implant at $5,500. After all this scheme the premolar would cost me $8,045. I think that the overwhelming majority of dentist are there to scam people as much as possible, for what I heard in Mexico you would be paying less than 1/3 and have the job done by dentist that graduated in USA and clinics that are more up to standard than the one I visited here in California. Now, if you shop around in USA you may find less expensive prices, however do not rely in the word of the Dentist, they are there for only one reason: to make money! working with the team of receptionist, manager and others to rip you off, the first thing that they want you to do is to sign your financial life away. Most of them work 4 or even 3 days a week and make a ton of money, I say they should work 5 days a week and drop their prices by 50% at least, and still they would be making pretty good money. We, the American consumers are stupid and let the "Professionals" (deceivers) robe us blind.
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Posted by: FedUp in Tacoma, WA.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: several
Where in the hell do these insurance companies get off thinking that dental implants are "cosmetic?!!?" I'm sorry, but if I have a perfectly good tooth, why on earth would I voluntarily have it removed so I could get an implant there instead?! Are you kidding me?!?!? I want those jerks who came up with that "cosmetic" rule to go through the years of pain, tooth loss, embarassment, not being able to smile with their mouths open, or eat certain foods, and see how "cosmetic" they think an implant is then!
Do they really think the average person can afford to pay thousands upon thousands of dollars to have a couple missing teeth replaced?? Maybe I'll have to go to Mexico to have the work done instead...at least it would save me from going broke, just so I can smile like a normal person again!
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Amount: $55,000.00 not covered by insurance dental implants
Posted by: been there done that! in chicago, IL.Purchased: June, 2009
Which Tooth: full upper and lower
Had 8 implants placed after 13 extractions on my upper jaw approx. 13 years ago porcelain restoration is beautiful and problem and pain free ever since. Juvenile peridontitus was the cause of my problem and it onset at 23 years old, went through numerous periodontal surgerues abcesses, crowns prior to the implants....they were a lifesaver and look and feel totally natural. Friday I will be having my last four natural teeth extracted and six implants placed in my lower jaw.....total cost of both surgeries and restorations is approximately $55K insurance did not cover any of the $25K from the first surgery, we will see if blue cross blue shield of Illinois covers anything this time....wish me luck! A suggestion to those undergoing full restorations of upper or lower jows, USE GENERAL ANESTHETIA is is a very invasive procedure and takes a long time it is worth the 2K extra.
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Amount: $54.00 not covered by insurance Clear Choice
Posted by: Sean in Phoenix, AZ.Purchased: 2009
Which Tooth: upper/lower 4 on one
I have periodontal disease and wated a full set on implants. I was quoted 54K for the entire procedure. I am now shopping around. Clear Choice is a car dealership for teeth. Nice facility, they come on too strong with the sales pitch. Shop around
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