How Much Do Implants Cost Without Insurance?

By The Dental Savings EditorsReviewed August 20264 min readWe earn commission when you enroll. We don't get paid to rank plans.
Short answer

Without insurance, a single dental implant (post + abutment + crown) averages $4,500 on our 2026 dental cost index (range $3,000–$6,000). That is one tooth. We are not inventing a full-arch package. With a dental savings plan, the same index estimates $1,800–$3,600. Careington member pricing typically shows 15-25% off.

ItemTypical retailNational averageTypical with plan
Single implant (post + abutment + crown)$3,000–$6,000$4,500$1,800–$3,600

What the cash price includes

The index line is the all-in single-tooth fee: implant post, abutment, and crown. Bone grafts, sinus lifts, and temporary dentures are extra when the case needs them. For whether Careington discounts the implant itself, see does Careington cover implants and braces. For the discount-plan wording of this same query, see implant cost with a dental discount plan.

Figures come from our accuracy-audited 2026 cost index, citing Authority Dental single-tooth implant totals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dental implants cost without insurance?

On this site's 2026 dental cost index, a single dental implant (post + abutment + crown) averages $4,500, with a cash range of $3,000–$6,000. That is one tooth, not a full-arch package.

How much is an implant with a dental savings plan?

The same index estimates $1,800–$3,600 after a 20-60% discount band. Our published Careington member-pricing table shows typical implant savings of 15-25%, often $450-$1,000 off a single implant versus retail. Your dentist sets the live member fee.

Does insurance cover implants better than a savings plan?

Often no. Many dental insurance policies exclude implants or cap major work at $1,000-$2,000 a year after a waiting period. A savings plan has no annual maximum, so the discount can apply to the full billed fee once the plan is active.

Is this the same as the implant-with-a-discount-plan answer?

No. This URL answers cash price without insurance. The discount-plan cost question is a separate page that uses the same index line from the other side.