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Family & cosmetic dentist · Family Cosmetic Dentistry, Weston, FL · ADA member
Dr. Ramos places dental implants herself at Family Cosmetic Dentistry in Weston. Here she explains what affects the cost.
“How much is an implant?” is usually the first question, and I understand why: an implant is an investment. The honest answer is that it depends on your mouth, and I can only give you an exact number after an exam and X-rays. What I can do here is explain what goes into the price, so the estimate makes sense when you see it.
A national reference point
In a telephone survey of 278 dental practices in September 2025, published by Dental Economics in February 2026, the national median cost for a complete single implant (the implant, the connector called an abutment, and the crown) was $4,000. The survey covered several large US markets, not South Florida specifically, so treat it as a reference point, not a quote.
What changes the price
- How many teeth you are replacing. One implant, a bridge supported by implants, or a full denture on implants are very different treatments.
- Whether the tooth still needs to come out. If it does, the extraction is part of the plan.
- Bone and gum health. If there is not enough bone to hold the implant, a bone graft may be needed first. If there is gum disease, we treat it before placing anything.
- The final tooth. A single crown, a bridge or a denture each has its own cost.
- Planning and imaging. I start with X-rays and a careful exam. When a case needs a 3D scan, we send you to an imaging office we work with, and I use that scan to plan exactly where the implant goes and how much bone is there.
What is included in an implant
A dental implant has three parts. The implant itself is a small titanium post that I place in the jawbone where the tooth is missing. The abutment connects the implant to the new tooth. The crown is the part you see and chew with. Over the following months the bone grows around the implant, a process called osseointegration, which the American Dental Association notes can take several months before the final tooth is attached. You can read about each step on our dental implants page.
Why I still recommend implants for many patients
An implant does not require reshaping the healthy teeth next to the gap, as a traditional bridge does, and it helps keep the jawbone in place. It is not the right choice for everyone. Bridges and dentures are good options too, and I go over all three with you, including cost, time and how each one will feel.
Are you a candidate?
The ADA says your health matters more than your age. Uncontrolled conditions such as diabetes can slow healing, and tobacco use slows it too, so I review your medical history and every medication you take before we plan surgery. Sometimes I ask your physician to clear you first.
Insurance, the discount plan and financing
Coverage for implants varies a lot. Some plans pay for part of the treatment, often the crown, and some do not cover implants at all. We check your benefits and give you a written estimate before anything is scheduled. Without insurance, our in-office discount plan gives 20% off eligible treatment, and third-party financing can spread the cost into monthly payments.
What I tell my patients
Start with a visit. New patients get a full exam and full-mouth X-rays for $99, and from that visit I can tell you whether an implant is a good option and what it will cost. If you are missing a tooth because of an accident or infection, call our emergency dentist line first. You can request an appointment online or call (954) 659-9669.
Questions my patients ask
How much does one dental implant cost?
A 2025 survey of 278 US dental practices published by Dental Economics found a national median of $4,000 for a complete single implant. Your cost depends on bone, extractions and the final tooth; we give you a written estimate after an exam and X-rays.
Does insurance cover dental implants?
Some plans cover part of the treatment, often the crown, and some do not cover implants. We check your benefits before treatment and walk you through the numbers.
Do you place implants in your office?
Yes. I place implants myself at our office in Bonaventure Town Center and restore them with the final crown, bridge or denture.
How long does the whole process take?
Most cases take a few months from placement to the final tooth, because the bone needs time to grow around the implant. If you need a bone graft or an extraction first, it takes longer.
Sources
- Dental Economics: A comparative analysis of dental implant costs across major US markets (Feb 2026)
- ADA MouthHealthy: Implants
- FAIR Health Consumer: dental cost lookup
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