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How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Glendale, AZ?
Dental implant pricing varies widely -- from $1,200 quotes that exclude half the treatment to $6,000 all-inclusive packages that actually cost less in the long run. This page breaks down exactly what drives implant costs, what should be included, and how SmileScience prices compare in the Glendale area. Free consultation and same-day CBCT scan included.
The Direct Answer
What Does a Dental Implant Cost at SmileScience?
All-inclusive: implant post, abutment, and porcelain or zirconia crown. CBCT scan and placement surgery included.
All-on-4 base restoration including surgery, implants, and provisional. Zirconia bridge upgrade +$4,000/arch.
Complete upper and lower arch reconstruction. Most comprehensive transformation available in implant dentistry.
Why ranges instead of exact numbers? No legitimate implant provider can give you an accurate total cost without a 3D CBCT scan. The scan reveals whether you need bone grafting, how many implants are needed for a full arch, and what prosthetic approach is appropriate. Your free consultation at SmileScience includes the scan so we can give you a precise, itemized estimate with no guesswork.
What Is Included in the Implant Cost?
A single tooth dental implant has three components. All three must be present for the tooth to function. Understanding each one helps you compare quotes accurately.
The Implant Post (Fixture)
A titanium or ceramic screw that is surgically placed into the jawbone. This is the root analog -- it integrates with bone over 3 to 6 months. The implant post itself typically costs $1,000 to $2,000. The brand matters: FDA-cleared implant systems from established manufacturers (Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet, BioHorizons) have decades of clinical data behind them. Discount quotes often use off-brand or unrecognized components.
The Abutment
A connector piece that attaches to the implant post and serves as the foundation for the crown. Abutments can be stock (pre-made) or custom-milled to match your bite and tissue contour precisely. Custom abutments produce better esthetic and functional outcomes, particularly in visible areas. Abutment cost is typically $300 to $700 and should be included in any all-inclusive quote.
The Crown (Restoration)
The visible tooth-colored restoration that attaches to the abutment. At SmileScience, crowns are milled in-house from zirconia or e.max ceramic on a PlanMeca 60S 5-axis mill, giving Dr. Turke direct quality control over shade, anatomy, and fit. Crown cost ranges from $1,200 to $2,000 and should be specified in any quote as either included or separate.
At SmileScience, your single implant quote is all-inclusive: post, abutment, crown, CBCT scan, surgical placement, and the final crown appointment. There are no separate line items that appear after you say yes.
Costs That May Be Added to Your Estimate
Not every patient needs these procedures, but they are common and should be discussed upfront so your total is not a surprise. SmileScience includes an honest evaluation of all of these at your free consultation.
Tooth Extraction
If the tooth being replaced is still present and needs to be removed, extraction adds $150 to $400 per tooth, or $200 to $600 for a surgical extraction (impacted or broken-down tooth). When the tooth is extracted and a socket preservation graft is placed at the same time, the procedures are typically combined at a reduced total fee.
Bone Grafting
The most common add-on for patients who lost teeth months or years ago. Socket preservation at the time of extraction costs $300 to $800 per site. Ridge augmentation for an existing bone deficit costs $600 to $3,000 depending on defect size. Not every implant patient needs grafting -- the CBCT scan reveals this immediately.
Sinus Lift
Required when placing implants in the upper back jaw without sufficient vertical bone. Transcrestal sinus lifts (minimally invasive, often same-day as implant) cost $700 to $1,500. Lateral window sinus lifts (more extensive, staged before implant placement) cost $1,500 to $3,000 per side.
Sedation
Nitrous oxide is typically $75 to $150 per appointment. Oral conscious sedation is $200 to $400. IV sedation administered by our board-certified dental anesthesiologist is $600 to $1,200 per session. Many patients planning bone grafting and implant placement choose to combine procedures under IV sedation to reduce the number of surgery appointments.
Temporary Restoration
If an implant site is in a visible location, a temporary crown can be placed during osseointegration to maintain appearance. Temporary crowns cost $300 to $600 and are sometimes included in full-arch pricing but usually separate for single-tooth cases.
Periodontal Treatment
If active gum disease is present, it must be treated before implant placement to reduce the risk of peri-implantitis (infection around the implant). Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) costs $200 to $400 per quadrant. Untreated gum disease significantly raises implant failure risk, so this is never optional.
Single Tooth vs. Full Arch: Cost Comparison
Knowing which category you fall into helps anchor your planning before the consultation.
All ranges reflect all-inclusive SmileScience pricing. Ranges vary based on anatomy, case complexity, and graft requirements identified at your CBCT evaluation.
Why Does Implant Pricing Vary So Much?
You will encounter quotes ranging from $900 to $6,000 for a "dental implant." Understanding what drives those differences protects you from making a decision you will regret.
Implant System and Component Quality
Premium implant systems (Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet, BioHorizons) cost more than generic or unrecognized brands. The difference matters clinically: documented long-term success data, consistent component tolerances, and guaranteed part availability for decades. Cheap implants often use components that cannot be reliably tracked if a revision is ever needed.
What Is and Isn't Included
A $1,500 implant quote that excludes the abutment, crown, and bone graft is not cheaper than a $4,500 all-inclusive quote -- it is more expensive once everything is added. Always ask: does the price include the implant post, abutment, crown, imaging, and all surgical appointments? At SmileScience, the answer is yes.
Geographic Market
National averages for a single-tooth implant run $3,000 to $5,000 in mid-market cities and $4,500 to $7,000+ in high cost-of-living metropolitan areas. Glendale and the northwest Phoenix Valley represent a value market relative to Scottsdale or downtown Phoenix -- and SmileScience is priced approximately 30% below national averages.
Provider Experience and Training
An implant placed by a general dentist without advanced implant training, a board-certified periodontist, or a trained ICOI Fellow are three different levels of expertise. The implant post looks the same in each case; the surgical planning, bone management, and restoration quality do not. Experience directly affects failure rates, particularly in challenging anatomy or grafted sites.
In-House vs. Outsourced Fabrication
Practices that outsource crown fabrication to external labs add 3 to 7 days of turnaround, have less control over the final product, and pay lab fees that are passed to the patient. SmileScience mills restorations in-house on a PlanMeca 60S 5-axis mill, which reduces cost, improves quality control, and enables same-day provisional fabrication for full-arch cases.
Bone Density and Anatomy
Two patients losing the same tooth on the same day may have very different treatment costs three years later. One may have preserved bone and proceed directly to implant placement. The other may have significant resorption requiring a sinus lift or ridge augmentation before any implant can be placed. Anatomy -- not marketing -- determines the true cost of your specific case.
Implants vs. Alternatives: The 10-Year Cost
Upfront cost is only one part of the equation. When you consider the full cost of ownership over a decade, implants consistently outperform the alternatives.
Bridges and dentures are not cheaper than implants -- they are cheaper to start. Over a 15 to 20 year period, implants with routine maintenance typically cost less than repeated denture relines, bridge replacements, and the bone grafting that eventually becomes necessary from ongoing resorption under a bridge or denture.
Insurance, FSA/HSA, and Financing Options
Cost should not be the reason you leave with a gap in your smile. SmileScience offers multiple ways to make implant treatment accessible.
Dental Insurance
Dental implant coverage is rare in traditional plans but growing. Some PPO plans now include partial implant coverage (typically $1,000 to $1,500 lifetime maximum for the crown or surgical component). Many plans cover supporting procedures like extractions and bone grafting. Our team verifies your benefits before treatment and applies every available dollar toward your care.
FSA and HSA Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts can be used to pay for dental implants, bone grafting, and sinus lifts in full -- including the surgical component that most insurance plans exclude. If you have an FSA with a "use it or lose it" deadline, implant treatment is an excellent way to maximize your benefit before it expires.
Third-Party Financing
We work with CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Proceed Finance. Depending on your credit profile, options may include 0% promotional periods, extended payment terms, or lower monthly payment plans. Many patients qualify for options starting at $99 to $199 per month for a single implant. Apply in minutes -- approvals are often instant.
At your free consultation, we will verify your benefits, apply your FSA/HSA, and present all financing options before asking you to make any decision. There is no pressure and no obligation.
Why the Lowest Quote Is Often the Most Expensive Decision
Dental implant failure is not just painful -- it is expensive to fix. When an implant fails due to poor components, inadequate bone preparation, or provider inexperience, the remediation typically involves removing the failed implant, bone grafting the site, waiting for healing, and placing a new implant. The cost to fix a failed implant often exceeds the cost of doing it correctly the first time.
Red Flag: Imported Components
Some heavily discounted implant quotes use components manufactured overseas outside FDA oversight. These implants may lack the precision tolerances of established systems, may not integrate predictably, and cannot be reliably matched if a replacement abutment or crown is needed years later. Ask your provider what implant system they use and look it up.
Red Flag: No CBCT Before Surgery
Placing an implant without a 3D cone-beam CT scan is like performing surgery without imaging. The nerve canal location, sinus proximity, bone density, and defect dimensions cannot be accurately assessed from a 2D X-ray. Any implant provider who skips CBCT imaging to reduce costs is accepting risks that the patient will ultimately pay for.
Red Flag: Implant-Only Quotes
A quote that includes only the implant post -- not the abutment and crown -- is not a complete treatment price. The abutment and crown together often cost as much as the implant itself. Always ask for a written, itemized all-inclusive treatment plan before comparing prices across providers.
Medical Review & Evidence
Dental implant costs in the United States are widely variable -- not because dentists are inconsistent, but because implant cases range from straightforward single-tooth placements to complex full-arch reconstructions requiring bone grafting, sinus augmentation, and multi-stage surgery. Understanding what determines cost protects patients from misleading low quotes.
- All-inclusive single-tooth implant fees at SmileScience start at $3,499 and cover the implant fixture, abutment, crown, CBCT scan, placement surgery, and all follow-up appointments within the first year.[1]
- Full-arch fixed implant bridges (All-on-4 technique) start at $10,999 per arch -- a price point approximately 30% below national averages for comparable care using premium FDA-cleared implant systems.[2]
- In-house milling on a PlanMeca 60S 5-axis CAD/CAM unit reduces crown fabrication cost and turnaround while giving Dr. Turke direct quality control over shade, anatomy, and fit.[3]
- Studies confirm that implants, despite higher upfront cost, have lower 10-to-15-year total cost compared to conventional dentures or bridges, which require recurring relining, replacement, and treatment of secondary bone loss.[4]
- SmileScience Dental Spa all-inclusive implant fee schedule, Glendale AZ, April 2026.
- American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. Dental Procedures Survey, 2023. National implant cost benchmarking data.
- Wittneben JG, et al. Patient and clinician satisfaction with implant-supported restorations. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2017;28(3):256–261.
- Iheozor-Ejiofor Z, et al. Dental implants vs. dentures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;1:CD012946.
Starting prices reflect straightforward cases with adequate bone. Cases requiring grafting, sinus lifts, or other preparatory procedures will have higher total fees. Written itemized estimates are provided at the free consultation before any work is scheduled.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Smile Science Dental Spa, and I couldn't be more impressed with the level of care and service provided by the entire team. Dr. Dawson and Dr. Turke are both incredibly skilled and made me feel completely at ease throughout my procedures. Their professionalism, combined with their gentle approach, made me feel comfortable and well-informed every step of the way. I was especially impressed that I was able to get a same-day crown(apparently their first ever!), which exceeded my expectations. I couldn’t believe how quick and seamless the process was. It really saved me time and made the experience even more convenient. Cindiray and Angeles, the dental assistants, were equally wonderful. They were not only friendly and attentive but also thorough in explaining everything and made sure I was relaxed during each phase of my visit. Lastly, a big thank you to Litzy at the front desk, who greeted me with a smile and helped with scheduling and any questions I had. She made the entire check-in process a breeze. From start to finish, my experience at Smile Science Dental Spa was exceptional. I'll be returning for sure. I highly, highly, highly recommend them for anyone looking for high-quality dental care.
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Honestly I’ve never been so happy to go to the dentist. I came in (late due to Lyft) and was still taken care of and treated with care. Even without insurance (kicking in within the next month) prices for an extraction on my infected tooth were more than reasonable. I was able to get more than expected done in the same visit. Dr. Dawson and his team made me feel so comfortable and taken care of. Won’t go anywhere else.
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I recently started as a patient after leaving our long-time family Dentist and couldn’t be happier! Marcela is AMAZING and a FANTASTIC hygienist!!!! 😃 Dr Dawson is great too! Every time I visit, they make me feel like family.
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Myself and my family had previously gone to Dr. Turk at another dental office that he worked at. He had relocated and we did not know where he had gone to until this week. Today I got in with Dr. Turk and he took the time to look at my x-rays carefully . I was having pain from a tooth and some other issues. The previous Dentist I went to that I saw just a few days earlier, he did not find any issues with my tooth which I had pain in. Dr. Turk identified infection and referred me to an endodontist. He is very gentle as a wonderful disposition and my self and my family are thrilled to be able to get back with him. The office is lovely, relaxing music, heat and massage chair.I have always been very nervous and some anxiety going to dentist as I have had bad reactions with the anesthesia. I am confident that Dr. Kirk will help me get through my next appointment just fine. “The staff are very kind and attentive. I am looking forward as I have quite a bit of work to be done, and I know I’m in good hands with Dr. Turk and his staff. Five stars!⭐️ Sherry
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I recently moved to Arizona and had an issue with a tooth repair from 15 years back. Not knowing anyone here in my new home, I searched dentists close to me. I chose Smile Science much like pinning the tail on the donkey and my selection couldn't have been better! What a terrific staff! Dr. Turke was concerned the tooth would need to be extracted, but said he wanted to take a shot at saving it..and that's just what he did! After setting a temporary crown, I was on my way with an appointment to install the permanent crown in the following two weeks. That evening I received a call I've never received from a dentist. Dr. Turke had taken the time to follow up with me to make sure I wasn't in any discomfort..I was completely caught off guard by this kind of attention to detail and caring for my well being. The permanent crown is now in place, it fits and feels fantastic, the job and treatment are first class! Thank you, Dr. Turke and staff for taking in this stray and giving me a home dentist! I'd like to say that I'm just good at selecting blindly, but the truth is I am very lucky..and I'll take lucky over being good any day of the week! Thank you, again and Happiest of New Year's in 2026, Science Smile!!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Implant Cost
The most common reason is that the quotes are not measuring the same thing. A $1,500 quote may cover only the implant post; a $4,500 quote may cover the post, abutment, crown, CBCT scan, all surgical appointments, and any follow-up visits. The second comparison is which components are used -- established implant systems with long-term clinical data cost more than generic alternatives. Finally, if one provider identified that you need bone grafting and another did not, that signals one of them may not have reviewed adequate imaging of your anatomy. Ask each office for an itemized written treatment plan before comparing numbers.
Traditional dental insurance was designed before implants became the standard of care and typically covers little or nothing for the implant post and surgical placement. That said, an increasing number of PPO plans now include partial implant coverage, and many plans cover supporting procedures like extractions and bone grafting. Our team verifies your specific benefits at no charge before your appointment. Even if your plan provides minimal implant coverage, the combination of FSA/HSA and financing can make treatment affordable at any income level.
Yes. Dental implants, including the surgical placement and all associated procedures (bone grafting, sinus lift, extractions), qualify as medical expenses for FSA and HSA purposes. This is one of the best uses of these accounts because implants are a significant, documented medical expense that traditional insurance often does not cover. If your FSA has an upcoming "use it or lose it" deadline, scheduling your consultation now lets you plan treatment timing to maximize the benefit.
SmileScience works with CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, and Proceed Finance. Each program has different approval criteria and term options. Depending on your credit profile, options may include 0% promotional periods (6 to 18 months interest-free), extended low-payment plans, and monthly payment options starting at approximately $99 to $199 per month for a single implant case. Applications are completed online in minutes, and approvals are often instant. Our team walks you through all options at your consultation -- there is no obligation to proceed.
Yes -- and that is the goal of the free consultation. In some cases, anatomy is straightforward, existing bone is excellent, and a single implant can be placed without grafting, delivering a high-quality outcome at the lower end of the range. The way to find out is to have an honest evaluation with imaging, not to select a provider based on an over-the-phone quote. SmileScience is already priced approximately 30% below national averages for comparable care. Financing makes even mid-range cases very manageable on a monthly basis.
Dental tourism -- traveling to Mexico, Eastern Europe, or Southeast Asia for implant treatment at a fraction of US prices -- is an option some patients pursue. Costs can be significantly lower, and some providers deliver quality care. The risks are real, however: if a complication occurs, revision must be performed locally by a provider who did not place the original implant, often with incomplete records and potentially unrecognized components. Follow-up appointments, emergency visits, and revision care are all out-of-pocket locally and can easily exceed the apparent savings. We do not tell patients they cannot pursue this option -- we ask that they understand the full risk picture before deciding.
At SmileScience, the all-inclusive implant fee covers the consultation CBCT scan, placement surgery, integration check visit, abutment placement, and final crown delivery. Routine post-placement checks within the first year are included. Routine hygiene appointments and periodic X-rays beyond the first year are standard maintenance visits billed separately, the same as any other preventive appointment. We clarify exactly what is and is not included in your written treatment plan before you commit to anything.
You cannot know without a CBCT scan. Periapical and panoramic X-rays show approximate bone height in 2D but cannot measure bone width or density accurately, which are the dimensions most affected by resorption. The free consultation at SmileScience includes a full-field CBCT scan. Within the same appointment, Dr. Dawson reviews the scan with you, identifies any grafting needs, and provides a complete itemized estimate. You leave knowing exactly what your case requires and what it costs -- no return visit needed for that information.
Not necessarily -- they serve different purposes and have different cost profiles. Snap-in implant-supported dentures (overdentures) use 2 to 4 implants to anchor a removable denture, providing significantly better stability than a conventional denture at a lower total cost than a fixed bridge. All-on-4 provides a fixed, non-removable bridge that is more like permanent teeth. The right choice depends on your bone volume, budget, lifestyle priorities, and willingness to maintain a removable prosthetic. Both are dramatically better than conventional dentures. Dr. Dawson presents both options at your consultation so you can make an informed choice.
SmileScience uses established, FDA-cleared implant systems with extensive peer-reviewed clinical data. Depending on case specifics and patient anatomy, Dr. Dawson selects from systems including Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Zimmer Biomet, and BioHorizons. We do not use unrecognized or off-brand implant components. Every component used in your case is documented and tracked, ensuring that if a replacement part is ever needed years down the line, it can be matched precisely.
Explore Your Implant Options
Understanding the full treatment spectrum helps you choose the right option for your anatomy and budget.
Get Your Exact Implant Cost -- Free
Skip the phone estimates and online calculators. Schedule your free consultation at SmileScience Dental Spa in Glendale, AZ. In a single appointment you will receive a CBCT scan, a complete treatment plan, and a written all-inclusive cost estimate -- so you know exactly what your implant will cost before committing to anything.