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Tooth Implant Guide is a free service that connects patients with local dental-implant providers and clinics. We are not a dental practice, we do not provide dental care, and nothing here is medical advice. Always consult a licensed dentist or oral surgeon.

Reviewed by Tooth Implant Guide Editorial Team · Last updated August 2026

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• Cost figures are typical U.S. ranges compiled from published 2025-2026 consumer guides (for example HomeGuide, Forbes Health, and Authority Dental) and vary widely by region, provider, implant system, and any extractions or grafting needed. They are educational ranges, not quotes.
• Implant procedure stages and healing times reflect general guidance from the American Dental Association (ADA, ada.org) and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS, aaoms.org). Your dentist or oral surgeon sets your actual plan.
• Long-term studies report 10-year dental implant survival of roughly 90-95% (systematic reviews indexed at the U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Survival is not a guarantee; outcomes depend on health, bone, and upkeep.
• Original Medicare does not cover dental implants except when tied to a separate covered medical procedure; private dental plans that cover implants often treat them as a major service with annual maximums commonly around $1,000-$2,000 (U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cms.gov). Confirm your own benefits.
• Peri-implantitis and implant maintenance guidance: American Academy of Periodontology (perio.org) and the ADA. Nothing here is medical advice; always consult a licensed dentist or oral surgeon.