What is dental implants?
Titanium roots placed in bone to support replacement teeth.
What is dental implants?
Titanium roots placed in bone to support replacement teeth.
Also known as
- all on 4
- all on 6
Quick facts
5M+
implants placed annually in the US
95%+
10-year survival rate with good hygiene
$3,000–$5,000
single-implant total cost (implant + abutment + crown)
Common reasons people choose this procedure
Approaches and motivations vary by surgeon and patient anatomy. Compare techniques and real outcomes on the main Dental Implants page.
Alternatives
Bridge
Cheaper short-term but requires grinding adjacent healthy teeth. Bridges typically last 10–15 years vs. implants' 25+.
Partial denture
Most economical. Removable. Less stable for chewing; many patients eventually upgrade to implants.
Doing nothing
Adjacent teeth drift, bone resorbs, opposing teeth super-erupt. Often costs more in the long run to fix the cascade.