What Is the Cost of a Dental Implant?

What Is the Cost of a Dental Implant?

Getting a dental implant is a reliable and long-lasting prosthetic solution to replace a missing tooth. However, the cost can be a barrier for some patients. This article aims to detail the components of implant pricing, factors that affect costs, and available coverage options.

1. Breakdown of Dental Implant Costs

A dental implant procedure typically includes three main components:

The implant: a titanium (or zirconia) screw inserted into the jawbone, acting as an artificial root. Cost: between €800 and €1,500.

The abutment: connects the implant to the crown. Price: between €100 and €300.

The crown: usually ceramic, it mimics a natural tooth. Estimated cost: between €500 and €1,000.

Total estimated cost per tooth: on average, between €1,200 and €2,500.

2. Factors That Influence the Cost

The final price may vary depending on:

Clinical complexity: need for bone grafting, prior extractions, available bone volume.

Materials used: titanium is standard; zirconia, which is more aesthetic, may be more expensive.

Technology applied: computer-guided surgery, digital impressions, 3D scans.

Practice location and dentist’s experience.

3. Coverage and Reimbursement

Public health insurance (Sécurité Sociale): implants are not reimbursed except in specific cases (e.g., congenital tooth absence, post-cancer reconstruction).

Supplementary insurance (mutuelles): some offer an annual allowance (e.g., €300 to €800 per implant).

CMU-C / CSS: in certain cases, the prosthetic crown may be covered.

It is strongly advised to request a detailed quote before starting treatment and submit it to your insurer to determine the reimbursement level.

4. Caution Regarding Offers Abroad

Low-cost offers are available in some countries (Hungary, Turkey, Spain), with prices starting from €500 per implant. However, these options may carry risks:

Uncertain material quality

Limited post-operative follow-up

Varying hygiene and asepsis standards

Complications may be harder to resolve locally

Therefore, increased caution is strongly recommended.

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