What should a dental implant cost estimate include?
Medically reviewed by
Dr. Madhavi Bhoompalli, DDS, dentist and owner at Johns Creek Family Dentistry
Last reviewed: September 2026
The short answer
A dental implant estimate should explain the implant post, the abutment that connects it to the replacement tooth, and the final crown. Ask whether imaging, preliminary treatment, temporary teeth, and follow-up visits are included so you can compare the full route to a usable tooth.
The implant and its crown serve different functions. The implant anchors the replacement in bone; the crown is the visible chewing surface. Treatment may involve several stages rather than a single purchase, particularly if a tooth must first be removed or the proposed implant site needs additional preparation.
Request an itemized plan for your actual missing tooth, including who performs each stage and where it happens. Ask which charges are definite and which depend on examination findings. If a temporary replacement matters for work or appearance, make that part of the discussion before treatment starts. Ask separately how the office handles replacement parts or a damaged crown after the initial course of care.
Our financing page lists the insurance and CareCredit options we accept. Those options do not establish your benefits, credit approval, or final out-of-pocket amount. Ask the office to check your specific plan and explain any proposed payment terms directly. Bring another estimate if you have one, but compare the included services before comparing the total. A lower advertised starting price does not tell you whether both plans end with the same restoration.
At Johns Creek Family Dentistry, Dr. Madhavi Bhoompalli, DDS provides dental implants from one office on McGinnis Ferry Road. To talk it through, contact our Duluth office serving Johns Creek or call 770-814-7600.
This is general information, not medical advice; candidacy is determined by a dental provider.