Learn about the many types of dental implants and procedures, including subperiosteal, endosteal, mini implants, immediate load, All-on-4 bone augmentation, and sinus lift.

Jaw preparation. After you have healed from extraction, your dentist will make sure the bone in your jaw is strong enough to hold an implant. You may need a bone graft to increase bone density and ...

All of these items have separate prices. Many patients will also require a sinus lift or bone graft to make the jawbone healthy enough to keep the implant stable. That, too, adds to the cost.

This graft needs a few months to heal so it can support the implant. Moloney said the initial procedure went smoothly, and Chapman will be monitored closely over the next few months.

If you don’t want a dental implant, see if you’re a candidate for a fixed dental bridge. This tooth replacement option might be effective if you’re missing one or more teeth in the same area.