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Dental implants cost $4,000 median for a complete single tooth in the Dental Economics 2025 survey of 278 practices. Houston is listed at $3,665 and Minneapolis is listed at $5,505. Specialists are listed at $3,400 and general dentists are listed at $4,800. All-on-4 acrylic is listed at $15,000-$25,000 per arch; zirconia is listed at $25,000-$38,000.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Complete single tooth$4,000 medianDental Economics 2025
Highest surveyed metrosHouston $3,665 / Minneapolis $5,505Dental Economics 2025
All-on-4 acrylic per arch$15,000-$25,000RealDentalCosts
All-on-4 zirconia per arch$25,000-$38,000RealDentalCosts

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Nationwide complete-implant median $4,000dentaleconomics.com/practice/article/55343557/a-comparative-analysis-of-dental-implant-costs-across-major-us-marketsnationwide median cost for a complete dental implant in 2025 is $4,000
Dental Economics 2025 survey size 278dentaleconomics.com/practice/article/55343557/a-comparative-analysis-of-dental-implant-costs-across-major-us-marketssurvey data from 278 dental practices
Minneapolis median $5,505dentaleconomics.com/practice/article/55343557/a-comparative-analysis-of-dental-implant-costs-across-major-us-marketsMinneapolis reports the highest median implant cost at $5,505
Houston median $3,665dentaleconomics.com/practice/article/55343557/a-comparative-analysis-of-dental-implant-costs-across-major-us-markets$3,665
Specialist complete-implant median $3,400dentaleconomics.com/practice/article/55343557/a-comparative-analysis-of-dental-implant-costs-across-major-us-marketsSpecialist-performed implant procedures have a median cost of $3,400
General-dentist complete-implant median $4,800dentaleconomics.com/practice/article/55343557/a-comparative-analysis-of-dental-implant-costs-across-major-us-markets$4,800 median for general dentists
All-on-4 acrylic/PMMA per arch $15,000-$25,000realdentalcosts.com/en/all-on-4/$15,000-$25,000 per arch acrylic
All-on-4 zirconia per arch $25,000-$38,000realdentalcosts.com/en/all-on-4/$25,000-$38,000 zirconia

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dental implants cost for one tooth?

Dental Economics lists $4,000 as the nationwide median for a complete implant in 2025 across 278 practices. That is post, abutment, and crown together. Geographic spread on the same survey runs from Houston $3,665 to Minneapolis $5,505. Get two itemized quotes before you treat the median as your bill.

How much do dental implants cost if a specialist places them?

The same survey lists $3,400 median for specialist-performed complete implants and $4,800 median for general dentists. Ask whether the quoted doctor is an oral surgeon, periodontist, prosthodontist, or general dentist.

How much do full-arch implants cost compared with one tooth?

RealDentalCosts lists All-on-4 acrylic at $15,000-$25,000 per arch and zirconia at $25,000-$38,000 per arch. Those are separate material ranges. Both arches are listed at $30,000-$70,000+. A headline $9,995 per arch is a starting acrylic figure that may exclude extras.

How do I turn a national median into a local number?

Request a written plan with CDT codes. Look up the provider ZIP on FAIR Health Consumer. Compare that range with two offices. Use HSA dollars if you have one: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-19 lists $4,400 self-only and $8,750 family for 2026.