Understand Your Treatment, Timeline, and Cost Before You Decide
One of the first questions patients ask when considering dental implants is simple: How much will my dental implants cost?
There is no single price that accurately represents every implant case.
The cost of dental implants depends on how many teeth need to be replaced, the type of restoration, the condition of your jawbone and gums, whether additional procedures are necessary, and the complexity of treatment.
At Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center, your implant consultation is designed to provide clarity before you make a treatment decision.
After evaluating your individual needs, we provide a written treatment plan outlining the recommended treatment, anticipated timeline, and cost so you can understand what your care involves before moving forward.
- How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Beverly Hills?
- What Affects the Cost of Dental Implants?
- What Is Included in My Dental Implant Cost?
- Cost of a Single Dental Implant
- Cost of All-on-4 Dental Implants
- Why Can Dental Implant Prices Vary So Much?
- Dental Implants vs. Dentures: Comparing Cost and Treatment
- Are Dental Implants Worth the Cost?
- Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
- Dental Implant Financing in Beverly Hills
- Why We Provide a Written Treatment Plan
A 3D scan, a clear answer on which option fits you, and a written plan with timeline and cost. No obligation.
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Beverly Hills?
Dental implant costs vary considerably because a “dental implant” can describe several very different types of treatment.
Replacing one missing tooth is fundamentally different from rebuilding an entire upper or lower arch.
As a general reference, the practice currently estimates:
- Single dental implant treatment: approximately $3,000–$5,000
- Full-arch treatment such as All-on-4: approximately $20,000–$40,000
These figures are general ranges rather than individualized quotes.
Your actual treatment cost may be higher or lower depending on your clinical needs, restoration, preparatory procedures, and treatment plan.
The most accurate way to determine your dental implant cost is through an examination and 3D evaluation.
What Affects the Cost of Dental Implants?
Several factors can influence your final treatment cost.
Number of Missing Teeth
Replacing one tooth generally requires a different treatment plan than replacing several teeth or an entire arch.
Treatment options may include:
- Single-tooth implant
- Implant-supported bridge
- Implant-retained denture
- All-on-4
- Fixed full-arch implant restoration
- Full-mouth dental implant treatment
Importantly, replacing multiple teeth does not necessarily mean you need one implant for every missing tooth.
Strategically positioned implants can sometimes support several replacement teeth.
Number of Dental Implants
The number of implant fixtures required affects surgical and restorative treatment.
For example, a single missing tooth may require one implant, while a complete arch may use multiple implants to support a full set of replacement teeth.
The appropriate number is determined according to your bone, anatomy, bite, and planned restoration.
Type of Final Restoration
Dental implants can support several types of replacement teeth.
Your treatment may involve:
- Single implant crown
- Implant-supported bridge
- Removable implant-retained denture
- Fixed full-arch restoration
The design, materials, laboratory requirements, and complexity of the prosthesis influence overall cost.
Bone Health
Dental implants require adequate supporting bone.
If bone volume has decreased after tooth loss, periodontal disease, infection, or other factors, additional treatment may be necessary.
Depending on your anatomy, this could include:
- Socket preservation
- Bone grafting
- Ridge augmentation
- Guided bone regeneration
- Sinus augmentation
However, bone loss does not automatically mean you need grafting or that you cannot receive dental implants.
3D imaging allows Dr. Shams to evaluate the available bone and determine what treatment is appropriate.
Tooth Extractions
If failing or severely damaged teeth are still present, they may need to be extracted as part of implant treatment.
In selected cases, an implant may be placed during the same appointment as the extraction.
Other patients may need healing, socket preservation, or bone augmentation before implant placement.
The appropriate sequence can affect both treatment time and cost.
Complexity of Treatment
Anatomy and surgical complexity vary between patients.
Factors such as available bone, tooth position, proximity to important anatomical structures, previous dental treatment, and the number of surgical sites can influence the overall treatment plan.
At Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center, Dr. Tamir Shams uses 3D imaging and guided implant planning to evaluate these factors before implant placement.
What Is Included in My Dental Implant Cost?
This is one of the most important questions to ask when comparing implant treatment.
A quoted price should be understood in the context of what that price actually includes.
Depending on your individual treatment plan, dental implant care can involve multiple stages:
- Consultation and diagnostic evaluation
- 3D imaging and treatment planning
- Tooth extraction when necessary
- Bone augmentation when necessary
- Dental implant placement
- Temporary restoration when indicated
- Healing and osseointegration
- Abutment or restorative components
- Final crown, bridge, denture, or full-arch restoration
- Follow-up care
Not every patient requires every step.
Your written treatment plan will outline the procedures recommended for your individual case and their associated costs.
Cost of a Single Dental Implant
A single-tooth implant typically involves more than the implant fixture itself.
Complete tooth replacement may include:
- Dental implant fixture
- Implant surgery
- Abutment or restorative connection
- Final dental crown
- Imaging and treatment planning
- Additional procedures when necessary
This distinction matters when comparing advertised implant prices.
An advertisement quoting only the cost of an implant fixture may not represent the complete cost of replacing the missing tooth.
At Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center, we want patients to understand the overall treatment plan rather than focus on a single component without knowing what remains to be completed.
Cost of All-on-4 Dental Implants
All-on-4 treatment replaces a complete arch of teeth using four strategically positioned dental implants to support a fixed restoration.
The cost can depend on:
- Upper arch, lower arch, or both
- Condition of existing teeth
- Extractions
- Available bone
- Surgical complexity
- Temporary teeth
- Final prosthetic design and materials
- Additional procedures when necessary
Qualified patients may receive temporary fixed teeth on the day of implant surgery, but these are not the final restoration.
The implants still require time to heal and integrate with the jawbone before the definitive prosthesis is completed.
Why Can Dental Implant Prices Vary So Much?
Patients often encounter dramatically different implant prices online.
Part of that variation occurs because different advertisements may be describing different things.
One price might refer only to:
- The implant fixture
while another might include:
- Implant
- Abutment
- Crown
- Imaging
- Surgery
- Temporary restoration
- Other components
Full-arch advertisements can vary even more depending on whether the quoted price includes extractions, temporary teeth, final teeth, anesthesia or sedation, grafting, and other procedures.
When comparing costs, ask:
“What exactly is included in this price?”
The lowest advertised number does not necessarily represent the lowest complete treatment cost.
Dental Implants vs. Dentures: Comparing Cost and Treatment
Traditional dentures generally have a lower initial treatment cost than fixed full-arch dental implants.
However, the treatments function differently.
Traditional Dentures
Traditional dentures are removable and primarily rest on the gums.
They may require:
- Periodic adjustment
- Relining
- Repair
- Eventual replacement
Implant-Retained Dentures
Implant-retained or “snap-on” dentures attach to dental implants for improved retention but remain removable by the patient.
Fixed Full-Arch Dental Implants
Fixed implant restorations are secured to dental implants and are not routinely removed by the patient.
They generally involve greater initial treatment complexity and cost than traditional removable dentures.
The appropriate choice should be based on more than price alone. Function, anatomy, maintenance, treatment goals, and long-term expectations should also be considered.
Are Dental Implants Worth the Cost?
The value of implant treatment is highly individual.
Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth while using the jawbone for support.
Depending on the restoration, they can help patients:
- Restore chewing function
- Replace one or multiple missing teeth
- Avoid using neighboring teeth to support a traditional bridge in certain cases
- Improve stability compared with conventional removable dentures
- Support fixed full-arch replacement teeth
- Maintain a natural-looking smile
However, implants also require surgery, healing, daily hygiene, and ongoing professional maintenance.
Your consultation should help you understand both the potential benefits and responsibilities before deciding whether implant treatment is right for you.
Does Dental Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
Dental insurance coverage varies substantially between plans.
Some policies may contribute toward certain portions of implant treatment, while others may exclude implants or provide limited benefits.
Coverage may also differ for related services such as:
- Extractions
- Bone grafting
- Implant placement
- Crowns
- Dentures
- Diagnostic imaging
Our team can help review available dental benefits and assist with insurance documentation where applicable.
Insurance coverage should be confirmed according to your individual plan rather than assumed before treatment.
Dental Implant Financing in Beverly Hills
Dental implant treatment can represent a significant financial commitment, particularly when replacing multiple teeth or completing full-arch reconstruction.
Financing can allow qualified patients to divide treatment costs into monthly payments rather than paying the entire amount at once.
Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center currently works with CareCredit, Sunbit, and Alphaeon Credit to provide financing options for qualified patients.
Approval, interest rates, promotional offers, repayment periods, and credit requirements are determined by the individual financing provider and can change.
Our team can help you review currently available options.
Why We Provide a Written Treatment Plan
Dental implant treatment can involve several surgical and restorative stages.
Before committing to treatment, you should understand:
- What procedures are being recommended
- Why they are necessary
- How many implants are planned
- What type of teeth will be attached to them
- Whether grafting or extraction is required
- Whether temporary teeth are included
- What the final restoration will be
- Expected treatment sequence
- Anticipated timeline
- Associated costs
At Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center, we provide a written treatment plan so you can review these details before deciding how to proceed.
Three ways to spread the cost
Applications are made directly with the lender. Approval, rates and promotional terms are set by the lender, not the practice.
CareCredit is a healthcare financing option that can be used for qualifying dental and healthcare expenses at participating providers.
- Promotional financing options
- Monthly payment plans
- Online application
- Financing for qualifying dental procedures
Sunbit provides financing that can allow qualifying patients to divide dental treatment costs into payments.
- Monthly payment options
- Different repayment terms
- A streamlined application process
- Financing for qualifying dental treatment
Alphaeon Credit is another healthcare financing option available for qualifying dental treatment.
- Financing for eligible dental procedures
- Monthly payment options
- Promotional financing offers when available
- Flexible payment arrangements based on approved terms
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Implant Cost
The practice currently estimates single dental implant treatment at approximately $3,000–$5,000, but the actual cost depends on what is included and whether procedures such as extraction or bone grafting are necessary. A personalized treatment plan provides a more accurate cost.
The practice currently estimates full-arch treatment such as All-on-4 at approximately $20,000–$40,000. Actual pricing depends on the arch being treated, existing teeth, bone condition, temporary and final restorations, surgical requirements, and other individual factors.
Some advertised prices may represent only the implant fixture rather than complete tooth replacement. Ask whether the price includes surgery, abutment, crown or prosthesis, imaging, temporary teeth, extractions, grafting, and other required components.
That depends on the treatment plan and quoted price. Not every patient needs bone grafting. If augmentation is necessary, it should be identified as part of your individualized treatment plan.
Some dental plans contribute toward certain parts of implant treatment, while others provide limited or no implant coverage. Benefits depend on your individual insurance policy.
Yes. Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center currently offers access to financing through CareCredit, Sunbit, and Alphaeon Credit for qualifying patients. Approval and terms are determined by each financing provider.
Financing may allow qualified patients to divide full-arch implant treatment into monthly payments. The actual payment depends on treatment cost, approved financing amount, interest rate, and repayment terms.
Yes. Beverly Hills Cosmetic & Implant Center offers a free dental implant consultation. The consultation is designed to evaluate your treatment needs and provide a personalized plan, timeline, and cost before you decide whether to proceed.
Know Your Dental Implant Cost Before Moving Forward
Dental implant treatment should begin with understanding what you need, why you need it, what the treatment involves, and what it will cost.