Dental Implants

Who it's for

Adults missing one or more teeth with enough healthy bone. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and some medications affect healing and should be discussed.

How it goes

1. 1Planning visit with 3D imaging
2. 2The implant post is placed in the bone
3. 3Healing period while the bone bonds to the implant (often 3–6 months)
4. 4A connector (abutment) and crown are attached

Recovery: A few days of swelling and soreness after placement. The long healing phase is usually painless.

What's included?

A treatment total is usually several line items added together. This is why two quotes for “the same” treatment can differ. Not every component below is required for every patient — your plan should list only what your case needs.

• 3D scan (CBCT) D0367

  Commonly included

  Three-dimensional imaging used to plan implant position.

• Implant placement D6010

  Always part of this treatment

  Surgical placement of the titanium post.

• Bone graft D6104

  Only if your case needs it

  Needed when there is not enough bone to hold the implant. Not every patient needs one.

• Abutment and crown D6057

  Always part of this treatment

  The connector and the visible tooth that attach to the implant. Sometimes quoted separately from placement.

Why prices differ

• Post, abutment and crown are billed separately
• Bone grafting or sinus lift
• CBCT 3D scan and surgical guide

Questions to ask your dentist

• “What is the total for post, abutment and crown together?”
• “Do I need a bone graft?”
• “Who places the implant and who restores it — and does each bill separately?”

Insurance tips

Many plans exclude implants or cover only part, subject to the annual maximum. Ask whether the plan pays an 'alternate benefit' at the bridge or denture rate.