How Much Do Dental Implants Cost?
 If you are wondering how much dental implants cost in Pullman, WA or Lewiston, ID, the honest answer from Oral & Facial Surgery is that the price depends on your specific case, and a consultation is the only way to land on an exact figure.
What we can do on this page is walk you through the factors that move implant cost up or down, so you arrive at that consultation already knowing what you are looking at.
Dental implants replace missing teeth with a small titanium post that fuses to your jaw and supports a custom restoration. Because no two mouths are the same, the cost of dental implants reflects how many teeth you are replacing, whether your jaw needs any preparation first, and the type of restoration that sits on top.
We know cost is often the deciding factor, and we would rather be straight with you than post a number that may not apply to your situation. Financing through CareCredit is available, and we provide a clear written estimate before any treatment begins.
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What Determines the Cost of Dental Implants?
 The biggest driver of implant cost is how many teeth you are replacing. A single implant with one crown is a different undertaking than a full-arch restoration, and the price scales with the number of implants placed and the work involved in the final restoration.
- Number of implants and restoration type – A single crown, an implant-supported bridge, and a full-arch option such as All-on-4® each call for a different number of implants and a different restoration.
- Whether your jaw needs preparation first – If bone volume is limited, bone grafting or ridge augmentation may be needed before placement, which adds a step and affects the total.
- Diagnostic imaging and planning – Most cases include a 3D cone beam scan so our surgeons can plan placement accurately around your nerves and sinuses.
- Your sedation choice – Treatment under nitrous oxide differs from treatment under IV sedation, and the option you and your surgeon choose factors into the cost.
Whether you are a strong candidate also shapes the plan. During a consultation we determine if you are a candidate for implants and flag any preparatory steps, because those steps are part of an honest cost picture rather than a surprise later.
Your Implant Surgeons in Pullman and Lewiston
Implant treatment is surgery, and a large part of what you pay for is the surgical care itself. Dr. Stephen W. Holm is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and served as chief resident during his residency at Carle Foundation Hospital – full background on Dr. Holm’s bio page.
Dr. Sherdon W. Cordova trained alongside Dr. Holm at Carle Foundation Hospital and served as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the United States Air Force. Together our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons have placed more than 10,000 dental implants across the Lewiston/Clarkston and Moscow/Pullman regions. More on Dr. Cordova’s bio.
How We Build Your Personalized Estimate
 Because the price depends on your case, we build your estimate through a consultation rather than over the phone. Here is how we arrive at your number.
- Consultation and exam – We review your goals, examine your mouth, and talk through the tooth-replacement options that fit your situation.
- 3D imaging when needed – We often capture a cone beam scan to measure bone and plan placement, which also tells us whether grafting is part of the picture.
- Personalized treatment plan – We map exactly which implants and restoration your case calls for, so we are not guessing.
- Written estimate – We give you a clear, itemized estimate before you commit, and we review your insurance and financing at the same time.
This consultation-first approach is the reason we do not publish a flat price. It is also how we make sure the figure you receive is the figure that actually applies to your mouth.
Financing and Insurance Options
Paying for implant treatment all at once is not your only option. We offer CareCredit financing for qualifying patients, which spreads the cost into monthly payments rather than a single lump sum.
Dental insurance sometimes covers a portion of implant treatment, though coverage varies widely from plan to plan and many policies treat implants differently than other restorations. We verify your benefits before treatment and tell you what your plan does and does not include, so you are not guessing. You can see how we work with coverage and payment on our insurance and financing options.
The goal is simple: a clear number, the financing to manage it, and no surprises after the fact.
Why Choose Our Practice for Implant Care
When you weigh implant cost, it helps to know who is doing the work. Board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons who trained together at a level-one trauma center place your implant, with no handoff between offices, and that surgical experience is part of what makes the result predictable.
Volume matters too. Our team has placed more than 10,000 implants across both our Pullman and Lewiston offices, and that volume lets us plan a case efficiently and avoid the costly detours of guesswork.
Above all, we keep the money conversation transparent. You receive a written estimate before treatment, we explain every line of it, and we talk through financing so the decision is yours to make with the full picture in front of you.
Schedule Your Implant Consultation
Ready to find out what your implant treatment would actually cost? Call our Lewiston, ID office at 208-743-1640 or our Pullman, WA office at 509-330-5020. You can also request an appointment online. Our Lewiston office is at 444 Thain Rd, Lewiston, ID 83501. Our Pullman office is at 1256 Bishop Blvd Suite I, Pullman, WA 99163. Reach us through our Contact page with any questions before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why will you not just give me a price over the phone?
A phone quote for implants is almost always wrong, because the cost hinges on details we can only see in person, such as bone volume and the restoration your case needs. Rather than give you a number that changes the moment you sit in the chair, we examine your mouth, build a plan, and hand you a written estimate you can rely on. That estimate is good information you can actually use to make a decision.
Does a single implant cost less than a full-arch option?
Generally yes, because cost scales with the number of implants and the size of the restoration. A single tooth replacement involves one implant and one crown, while a full-arch solution such as All-on-4® uses several implants to carry a full bridge. The right comparison is not which is cheaper, but which one your situation actually calls for.
Will I need bone grafting, and does it add to the cost?
Only some patients need it. If a tooth has been missing long enough for the bone to shrink, a graft rebuilds a stable foundation before the implant goes in, and that is an added step in both time and cost. A 3D scan at your consultation tells us definitively, so any bone grafting shows up in your estimate up front rather than as a later surprise.
Are dental implants worth the cost compared to a bridge or denture?
For many patients the value is in longevity and bone health. Implants are designed to last for years and help preserve the jawbone, which removable options and traditional bridges do not do in the same way. Because a well-placed implant can avoid the repeat work other restorations sometimes need, many patients find it compares favorably over time. Here is more on how long dental implants last.
Does dental insurance cover implants?
Sometimes, but it depends entirely on your policy, and many plans cover implants differently than they cover crowns or extractions. We do not promise coverage we cannot confirm. Instead, we verify your specific benefits before treatment and tell you exactly what applies, then walk through financing for any out-of-pocket portion.
Can I finance my dental implants?
CareCredit is a healthcare credit line you apply for separately, and approval is usually quick. For patients who qualify, it covers implant treatment so you can begin care now rather than saving up first. We can help you start the application during your consultation and fold it into your written estimate.
How do I find out my exact implant cost?
Book a consultation at either our Pullman or Lewiston office. We examine your mouth, take any imaging your case needs, and give you an itemized written estimate, usually at that same visit. You can request an appointment online to get started. |
