Implant post & abutment
The titanium post placed in the jawbone and the connector piece (abutment) that links it to the crown are both included in the quoted fee.
Dental implants are a long-term investment in your oral health. Knowing what drives the price — and how to make it fit your budget — starts with an honest conversation. Here's ours.
No two implant cases are identical. These are the variables our dentists evaluate when building your treatment plan and fee estimate.
A single tooth replacement involves one implant, abutment, and crown. All-on-4 full-arch restorations use four implants to support an entire arch — a different scope of treatment with different fees.
If bone loss has occurred after tooth loss, a bone graft restores the volume needed for a stable implant. Grafting adds to the treatment timeline and overall cost, but it expands candidacy significantly.
Local anesthesia is included in all implant placements. If you prefer IV sedation for a deeper level of comfort, that adds to the fee. We offer this for patients with dental anxiety.
Standard porcelain-fused crowns and premium full-zirconia crowns differ in durability and aesthetics. Zirconia is stronger and more lifelike — and carries a slightly higher lab fee.
Cone-beam CT scanning is essential for precision implant placement. At Minty Smiles, the CBCT scan is included in the implant fee — not billed separately — so there are no imaging surprises.
We don't unbundle the essentials. Our implant fee covers the complete procedure — from diagnosis to final crown — with no surprise line items.
The titanium post placed in the jawbone and the connector piece (abutment) that links it to the crown are both included in the quoted fee.
Your final restoration — porcelain or zirconia — is fabricated to match the exact shade and shape of your surrounding teeth.
3D cone-beam imaging is required for precision placement planning. It is included in your implant fee at Minty Smiles, not a separate charge.
Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and osseointegration are part of your treatment — you won't be billed for routine post-op check-ins.
We stand behind our work. Every implant placed at Minty Smiles carries a 5-year clinical guarantee covering structural integrity.
Prices vary based on case complexity. Contact us or book a consultation for an exact, written estimate specific to your situation — no hidden fees.
Insurance coverage for implants is more common than most patients realize. Here's how it typically breaks down.
Dental insurance (Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, etc.) often covers 50% of the crown portion of an implant after your deductible, and may also cover the extraction of the failing tooth and any required bone grafting. Coverage for the implant post itself varies by plan — many PPO plans now include implant benefits, while some HMO plans do not.
Medical insurance (health plans, not dental) can sometimes cover implants when tooth loss resulted from trauma, a medical condition, or a medically necessary extraction. This coordination of benefits is something we can help investigate at your consultation.
Annual maximums matter. Most dental plans have an annual maximum of $1,000–$2,500. Strategic timing — splitting the implant post placement in one year and the crown in the following year — can sometimes double your effective benefit.
We verify your benefits before treatment so you know your exact out-of-pocket cost before we start. If you don't have dental insurance, the Minty Membership Plan offers preventive care plus meaningful discounts on procedures including implants — no waiting periods, no maximums.
We handle insurance verification so you know your real cost before treatment begins — no guessing, no surprises at checkout.
The upfront cost of an implant should never be the deciding factor. We offer multiple ways to spread the investment over time.
A dedicated healthcare credit card with promotional 0% interest periods. Apply in our office in minutes. Many patients are approved on the same day as their consultation.
A buy-now, pay-later option with quick soft-pull approval that doesn't impact your credit score. Monthly payment amounts are transparent upfront.
Our in-house annual plan covers your preventive care and gives you a meaningful discount on all procedures — including implants — with no insurance required. Learn more →
For qualifying patients, we can work out structured in-house payment plans directly with our office. Ask us at your consultation.
Everything you need to know about dental implants at Minty Smiles.