CJ Henley, DMD, PA / San Marco, Jacksonville, Florida
How much do dental implants cost in Jacksonville?
An honest answer starts with what’s actually included.
A dental implant isn’t one fee. It’s a series of steps, and what you pay depends on how many of them your mouth needs. At our San Marco office in Jacksonville, Dr. Henley examines you, plans the implant with 3D imaging, and gives you the fee for each step in writing before anything starts. We don’t publish prices, because a number without an exam usually isn’t the real number.
- In writingyour fee for each step, before treatment starts
- 96.4%of implants were still in place at 10 years in a 2019 meta-analysis of prospective studies1
- 89.1%estimated 10-year survival of conventional tooth-supported bridges in a systematic review2
- 29–63%of ridge width can shrink in the first 6 months after a tooth is removed3
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Single tooth implant cost, step by step
The parts of an implant, and why each one is its own fee.
A single tooth implant has three physical parts: the implant (a post that sits in the bone), the abutment (the connector), and the crown (the tooth you see). Around those parts are the exam, 3D imaging, sometimes an extraction or bone graft, and months of healing. Each step is separate work, so each has its own fee.
| Step | What happens | Does everyone need it? |
|---|---|---|
| Exam and planning | Dr. Henley checks the gums, the bite, the teeth next to the space, and your health and medication history, then talks through every replacement option. | Yes |
| 3D (CBCT) imaging | A 3D scan shows the height and width of the bone and where nerves and the sinus sit, so the implant can be planned around them. See digital and 3D imaging. | Yes, for implant planning |
| Extraction | If the tooth is still there, it comes out first. Some are removed here; complex ones go to an oral surgeon. See tooth extraction. | Only if the tooth is still present |
| Bone graft | Graft material placed in the socket at extraction, or later where the bone has thinned, to give the implant enough bone to sit in. | Sometimes |
| Implant placement | The post is placed in the jawbone. Dr. Henley places many implants himself and refers to an oral surgeon or periodontist when that suits the case. | Yes |
| Healing | The bone grows tight against the implant over a period of months. A temporary tooth may fill the space in the meantime. | Yes; a temporary is optional for many back teeth |
| Abutment | The connector that joins the implant to the crown. It can be a stock part or custom made for your gum shape. | Yes |
| Crown | The visible tooth, planned and placed in our office and handmade by our local ceramist, Paul Robert, at Dynamic Dental Solutions. | Yes |
Dental implants cost in Jacksonville
What makes one implant cost more than another.
The biggest factors are how many teeth you’re replacing, whether you need an extraction or bone graft first, who places the implant, what the crown is made of and who makes it, and whether you want a temporary tooth while it heals. Two people replacing “one tooth” can have very different plans.
- Number of teeth. Several missing teeth in a row can sometimes be replaced with fewer implants holding a bridge.
- Bone. After a tooth comes out, the ridge shrinks, most quickly in the first few months.3 If there isn’t enough bone, a graft comes first. In the upper back jaw, the sinus can sit low enough that a sinus lift is needed to make room. Each of these adds a procedure and often more healing time.
- Who places the implant. Dr. Henley places many implants himself. When a case calls for a surgeon, he refers to an oral surgeon or periodontist he trusts, and that office sets the fee for its part. Either way, the crown is planned and placed here.
- The crown. We don’t mill crowns in the office. Every implant crown is handmade by a local ceramist, matched to your other teeth. That costs more than a same-day crown.
- A temporary tooth. For a front tooth, most people want something in the space while the implant heals. A temporary is another fee. For a back tooth, many people skip it.
- Gum health. Implants need a healthy mouth around them. If you have active gum disease, treating it first is part of the plan.
You get the fee for each of these steps in writing before treatment starts.
Implant vs. bridge cost
Implant, bridge, partial, or leaving the space.
An implant often costs more up front than a bridge or a removable partial, but it doesn’t require shaping the teeth next to the space. Bridges last a long time in many people, though they depend on the health of the teeth holding them. Leaving the space costs nothing today, and the bone and nearby teeth can change over time.
| Single implant | Bridge | Removable partial | Nothing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | Usually highest | Often lower than an implant | Usually lowest of the replacements | None |
| Neighboring teeth | Left alone | Shaped for crowns to hold the false tooth | Clasps rest on them | Can drift or tip into the space |
| What the studies show | 96.4% still in place at 10 years in a 2019 meta-analysis1 | 89.1% estimated survival at 10 years in a 2004 systematic review2 | Varies widely; often needs adjusting or relining as the gums change | Ridge width can shrink 29–63% in the first 6 months3 |
| Bone under the space | The implant sits in the bone | Ridge still shrinks under the false tooth | Ridge still shrinks | Ridge shrinks |
| Cleaning | Brush and floss like a tooth | Floss threaders or a water flosser under the false tooth | Taken out to clean | Nothing to clean |
| Time to finish | Months, because of healing | Usually a few weeks | Usually a few weeks | Not applicable |
These numbers come from different studies of different patients, so they aren’t a head-to-head test or a prediction for you. A bridge can be the better choice when the teeth on either side already need crowns. More on bridges at dental crowns and bridges.
Full-arch implant cost
Replacing a whole arch of teeth.
When most or all teeth in an arch are missing, the main choices are a conventional denture, an implant denture that snaps onto a few implants, or a fixed full-arch bridge screwed onto several implants. Cost rises with the number of implants and whether the teeth come out for cleaning. The right choice depends on your bone, bite, and budget.
Implant dentures (overdentures)
A denture that clips onto two or more implants. It stays put much better than a regular denture, especially on the lower jaw, and you still take it out to clean it.
Fixed full-arch bridges
A full set of teeth attached to several implants that only the dentist removes. You may have seen this advertised as “All-on-4,” which is one company’s name for a version of it. More surgery, lab work, and parts mean a higher cost.
Full-arch cases often involve a surgeon for implant placement. We’ll talk through fixed versus removable, and who would do each part, before you commit. See dentures.
Does insurance cover dental implants?
Insurance, HSAs, and FSAs.
Many dental plans now pay part of the cost of an implant, but annual maximums, missing tooth clauses, and downgrade rules often limit how much. We’re out of network, so your plan pays based on its own out-of-network benefits. HSA and FSA funds can generally be used for dental treatment, including implants.
Plans that pay part
Many PPO plans pay something toward implants, often under major services. Some still exclude them. Ask your plan which parts it pays: the implant, the abutment, the crown, the bone graft, and the 3D scan are often billed and paid differently.
Annual maximum
Most plans stop paying once you reach the yearly maximum. An implant can use up a year’s maximum quickly, which is one reason people spread treatment across two benefit years when that’s safe.
Missing tooth clause
Some plans won’t pay to replace a tooth that was missing before your coverage started. If the tooth was lost years ago, ask about this first.
Downgrades
Some plans pay an implant at the rate for a less costly option, such as a bridge or partial. You can still choose the implant; the plan just pays less toward it.
Out of network
We don’t have a contract with any dental plan. If yours has out-of-network benefits, it may still pay part of the cost. You’re responsible for what it doesn’t pay. See dental insurance and payment.
HSA and FSA
IRS Publication 502 counts amounts paid to prevent and treat dental disease as medical expenses, and lists dentures among them; implant treatment is generally treated the same way.4 FSA plans set their own rules, so check with your administrator, and ask a tax advisor if you’re unsure.
Are dental implants right for me?
Health factors that can change the plan.
Smoking, diabetes, bone-strengthening medications, and past head and neck radiation can all change whether an implant is a good idea, how it’s done, and who should do it. That’s why the health and medication review comes before any talk of fees. Sometimes the safer choice isn’t an implant at all.
- Smoking. In a large meta-analysis, implants placed in people who smoke failed about twice as often as in nonsmokers, 6.35% versus 3.18%.5 Cutting back or quitting before surgery helps your odds.
- Diabetes. Diabetes that isn’t well controlled slows healing and raises the risk of infection. Getting it under good control before surgery is worth the wait, and your physician’s input helps with timing.
- Bone medications. Bisphosphonates and denosumab, used for osteoporosis and some cancers, carry a risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw after oral surgery. The risk depends on the drug, the dose, and how long you’ve taken it.6 Read osteoporosis medications and your dental health, and don’t stop any medication on your own.
- Head and neck radiation. Surgery in bone that received radiation carries a risk of osteoradionecrosis, and decisions about implants in that bone are made carefully and with your cancer team.7 See head and neck cancer.
- Grinding and clenching. Heavy bite forces are hard on any crown, on an implant or a natural tooth, and they’re worth addressing as part of the plan. See tooth grinding.
Why implant quotes are hard to compare
Why the cheapest quote may not be the same treatment.
An advertised implant price often covers only the post placed in the bone. The abutment, crown, 3D scan, extraction, graft, and temporary may be extra. Before you compare two numbers, ask each office what’s included, who does each step, and what happens if something needs to be redone.
What’s in the number?
Ask whether the quote includes the exam, the 3D scan, the implant, the abutment, the crown, and any graft or temporary. “Implant” can mean the whole tooth or just the screw.
Who does each part?
Ask who places the implant, who makes the crown, and whether you’ll see the same dentist throughout. Here, Dr. Henley sees every patient himself.
What is the crown made of, and where?
Ask about the crown material and whether it’s milled in the office or made by a lab. Ours are handmade by a local ceramist.
What comes later?
Implants need checkups and cleanings like teeth do. Ask what follow-up looks like over the years.
Are dental implants worth it?
Spreading the cost, and deciding if it’s worth it.
Because an implant takes months to heal, the steps often fall naturally into two benefit years: extraction or graft and implant placement in one, the crown in the next. When it’s safe to wait, that can let your plan’s annual maximum help twice. Dr. Henley will tell you when something shouldn’t wait.
Whether an implant is worth it is a fair question, and the answer isn’t always yes. It tends to make the most sense when the teeth next to the space are healthy and you’d rather not shape them for a bridge, when you want something you clean like a natural tooth, and when your health makes surgery reasonable.
A bridge or partial can be the better fit when the neighboring teeth already need crowns, when bone or health issues make an implant risky, or when cost is the deciding factor right now. Leaving the space is a choice too. It’s just worth knowing that the bone there will slowly change, which can make an implant harder later.3
Learn more about the whole process on our dental implants page.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about dental implant cost.
How much do dental implants cost in Jacksonville?
It depends on what your mouth needs, which is why we don’t publish a price. The total changes with whether you need an extraction, a bone graft, or a temporary tooth, who places the implant, and the crown. At our San Marco office, Dr. Henley examines you, takes a 3D scan, and gives you the fee for each step in writing first. Call 904.398.1549 or request an appointment.
What’s included in the cost of a single tooth implant?
A complete single implant includes the implant post, the abutment that connects it, and the crown. Most also involve an exam and 3D imaging, and some need an extraction, graft, or temporary. Quotes elsewhere sometimes cover only the post, so ask what’s in the number.
Is an implant more expensive than a bridge?
Up front, usually yes. A bridge doesn’t need surgery or months of healing, but it does mean shaping the teeth on either side for crowns. Both can last many years, and no one can promise how long either will. If the neighboring teeth already need crowns, a bridge can make more sense. See dental crowns and bridges.
How much does All-on-4 cost?
“All-on-4” is one brand name for a fixed full-arch bridge on implants. The cost depends on how many implants, whether teeth need to come out first, the materials, and who does the surgery. Advertised prices vary a lot in what they include. An implant denture that snaps in is usually a less costly option. See dentures.
Does dental insurance cover implants?
Many plans pay part of the cost now, but annual maximums, missing tooth clauses, and downgrade rules often limit it. We’re out of network, so your plan pays based on its out-of-network benefits, and you’re responsible for the rest. See dental insurance and payment.
Can I use my HSA or FSA for a dental implant?
Generally, yes. The IRS treats dental treatment that prevents or treats dental disease as a medical expense, and replacing a missing tooth falls under that. FSA plans can have their own rules, so check with your administrator, and ask a tax advisor if you’re unsure.
Can I split the cost across two insurance years?
Often, when it’s safe. Healing takes months, so implant placement can fall in one benefit year and the crown in the next. That can let your annual maximum help twice. Dr. Henley will tell you if part of the treatment shouldn’t wait.
Are dental implants worth it?
For many people, yes. In a 2019 meta-analysis, 96.4% of implants were still in place after 10 years, and an implant leaves the neighboring teeth alone. It isn’t the right choice for everyone, though. Smoking, some medications, and past radiation can change the risk, and a bridge or partial is sometimes the better fit.
Why do implant prices vary so much between offices?
Mostly because the quotes don’t include the same things. Some cover only the post. Others include the scan, abutment, crown, and follow-up. Who places the implant and who makes the crown also matter. Ask each office for an itemized, written list so you can compare like with like.
Where can I get dental implants in Jacksonville?
CJ Henley, DMD, PA is a general dental practice at 3675 Hendricks Avenue in San Marco, Jacksonville. Dr. Henley places many implants himself, refers to an oral surgeon or periodontist when that suits the case, and plans and places the crown here. Call 904.398.1549 or see dental implants.
Your next step
Get a real number for your mouth.
The only way to know what an implant will cost you is an exam and a plan. Come see Dr. Henley at our San Marco office. He’ll look at the space, the bone, and your health history, walk you through every option including the ones that aren’t implants, and give you the fee for each step in writing before anything starts.
CJ Henley, DMD, PA3675 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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