Full-arch implant cost guide
How Much Do All-on-6 Dental Implants Cost?
All-on-6 full-arch implant treatment commonly costs $24,000-$45,000 per arch, or roughly $48,000-$90,000 for both arches. The critical price distinction is whether the quote includes extractions, six implant fixtures, a fixed temporary bridge, and the definitive prosthesis.
Typical planning range
$24,000-$45,000 per archTypical midpoint
$34,500 per archItemized cost range
| Component | Expected range | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostics and digital planning | $500-$2,000 | CBCT, scans and records |
| Extractions and grafting | $1,500-$8,000+ | Case dependent |
| Six implants and surgery | $12,000-$24,000 | Provider and sedation |
| Fixed provisional bridge | $2,000-$6,000 | Same-day when stability permits |
| Definitive full-arch bridge | $8,000-$18,000+ | Material and laboratory |
What is usually included?
- Six implants only when explicitly stated
- Surgical guide and routine follow-up when listed
- Temporary fixed teeth when primary stability permits
- Definitive prosthesis when the quote is complete
What may be charged separately?
- Extractions
- Bone reduction or grafting
- Sedation
- Additional implants
- Premium zirconia upgrade
- Maintenance and future prosthetic repairs
What changes the price?
- One arch versus both arches
- Acrylic, hybrid, or zirconia definitive teeth
- Need for extractions and bone reduction
- Guided surgery and anesthesia
- Whether the provisional and definitive bridges are both included
Example treatment plans
One-arch hybrid case
Six implants, fixed temporary and acrylic/titanium definitive bridge
$24,000-$34,000One-arch premium zirconia case
Extractions, sedation, six implants, temporary and zirconia bridge
$34,000-$50,000+Insurance considerations
Most annual dental maximums cover only a small fraction of a full-arch case even when individual services are eligible.
Verify extraction, anesthesia, implant, abutment, and prosthesis benefits separately and compare total repayment on financing.
Dentist insight
How to read this quote
The phrase All-on-6 describes implant count, not a standardized package. Compare the provisional bridge, definitive material, laboratory, anesthesia, extractions, implant warranty, hygiene visits, and repair policy. A surgery-only quote cannot be compared with a completed fixed-teeth package.
Questions to ask before accepting the quote
- Is the price per arch or for both arches?
- Are all six implants, multi-unit abutments, and both bridges included?
- What material is used for the final teeth?
- What if one implant cannot be placed or integrate?
- Which maintenance and repair costs are excluded?
Relevant alternatives
- All-on-4 or another four-implant design
- Removable implant overdenture
- Conventional denture
- Segmented implant bridges
Reading a quote for dental implants line by line
The label on a quote tells you less than the lines beneath it. Check the same components: implant, abutment, final crown, imaging, grafting and sedation, and make sure that anything not included is stated rather than assumed.
If a line is vague, ask the office to define it. Reputable practices are used to explaining their quotes, and a written breakdown protects both sides.
- Look for items listed as 'additional' or 'if needed'
- Ask what could change the total and by how much
- Confirm the warranty in writing
- Keep a copy of every estimate you receive
Alternatives to compare
A fixed bridge replaces a missing tooth by attaching to the neighboring teeth, and a partial or full denture is a removable option. Each has a different upfront cost and a different long-term profile: a bridge requires preparing healthy neighboring teeth, dentures can need relines and replacement over time, and implants have their own maintenance needs.
To compare fairly, look at the cost over a decade or more rather than the price on the day. Include replacements, repairs and the effect on neighboring teeth.
Looking after an implant
Implants cannot decay, but the gum and bone around them can still become inflamed. Brushing, cleaning between teeth and regular hygiene visits protect the implant. Your hygienist may use different instruments around implants, and some offices charge a slightly different fee for implant maintenance.
Crowns on implants can chip or loosen, and screws can need tightening. Ask what is covered under the warranty and for how long, and keep the paperwork that records the implant brand and size in case you move.
What a dental implant price actually covers
An implant is not one item. The titanium or zirconia fixture is placed in the jaw, an abutment connects it to the visible tooth, and a crown or other restoration is fitted on top. Each part can be quoted by a different provider and billed on a different date, which is why a headline figure for the implant alone rarely equals the total cost of a finished tooth.
Preparation can add further items: a CBCT scan, extraction of a failing tooth, a bone graft or sinus lift where bone volume is low, and sedation. A quote is only comparable with another if both list the same components.
The usual timeline from consultation to final tooth
Planning starts with an examination, imaging and a review of general health and gum condition. Surgery follows, and the implant then needs time to integrate with the bone, commonly a few months, before the final restoration is attached. Some cases allow a temporary tooth earlier, and some placements can be restored on the same day when conditions allow.
Because the process spans months, the quote should say when each part is due. Staged payments are normal, but you should know the full total before surgery begins.
Next, dental implant cost guide, implant cost calculator, implant quote checker, and what an implant quote includes are good places to continue. Each page uses the same planning approach, so figures and questions carry over.
Sources and methodology
These are broad educational planning ranges, not provider quotes. We separate procedure components so unlike treatment packages are not presented as equivalent. Actual fees depend on diagnosis, technique, materials, provider, benefits, and location.