Metro vs nearby areas
Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Paradise Valley, and Fountain Hills can quote differently; compare the same scope, material, and follow-up period across them rather than comparing a headline fee.
Scottsdale, AZ implant cost guide
How Much Do Dental Implants Cost in Scottsdale, AZ?
A single dental implant in Scottsdale typically costs $3,300-$7,050 per implant. Full-arch (All-on-4) cases run $18,000–$35,000 per jaw. The final price depends on bone condition, number of implants, and restoration type.
Local market evidence
What is genuinely different in Scottsdale
These signals add local context; they do not replace a written treatment plan or insurer determination.
Local planning index97Arizona baseline = 100
Scottsdale is close to the regional planning midpoint. This index is calculated only from this site's published city and regional ranges. It is not a claims database or price-confidence score.
Teaching or public option
A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health: The school's patient clinics, about 20 miles from Scottsdale, are staffed by students and residents under faculty supervision. Screening, fees, and wait times apply, so confirm what is offered and plan for the travel.
Specialist quote context
Scottsdale sits in a metro with many general dentists and specialists, so quotes often split between the specialist and the dentist who places the final restoration. Ask for both fees and whether imaging is included.
Coverage and public programs
Adult Medicaid dental benefits vary by state, and implant coverage is often restricted or excluded. State Medicaid eligibility, covered services, provider participation, and prior-authorization rules vary. Verify the current state program before relying on a benefit. State Medicaid contacts →
Insurance context
Ask each office for the plan's allowed fee, network status, deductible, coinsurance, annual or lifetime maximum, waiting period, exclusions, and remaining benefit. A quoted benefit is not guaranteed until the claim is adjudicated.
Local financing context
Compare in-office payment schedules with third-party credit by APR and total repayment, not the advertised monthly amount, and ask whether paying a cash or prepaid fee lowers the price.
Surrounding-market comparison
Compare Scottsdale with Phoenix, Tempe, Paradise Valley, and Fountain Hills using the same written scope and the same imaging.
Quick facts — Scottsdale
- Single implant: $3,300-$7,050 per implant
- Add bone graft: +$800–$3,000
- All-on-4 (one arch): $18,000–$35,000
- Most insurance plans cover the crown partially; implant surgery rarely covered
- FSA/HSA funds can pay for implants regardless of insurance classification
Procedure cost breakdown — Scottsdale
| Procedure | Scottsdale estimated range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single tooth implant | $3,300-$7,050 per implant | Post, abutment, crown, imaging, follow-ups |
| Implant + bone graft | $4,100–$9,050 | Add-on when jaw density is insufficient |
| Implant + sinus lift | $4,800–$10,550 | Upper jaw posterior area only |
| All-on-4 (one arch) | $18,000–$35,000 | 4 implants + temporary + final arch prosthesis |
FAQ
Dental implant FAQ — Scottsdale
How much do dental implants cost in Scottsdale?
A single dental implant in Scottsdale typically costs $3,300-$7,050 per implant. The final price depends on bone density, whether grafting is needed, implant brand, crown material, and sedation choice.
Are dental implants more expensive in Scottsdale than the Arizona average?
Scottsdale implant fees are in line with the Arizona state average of $3,350-$7,300 per implant. Practices in higher-overhead areas of the metro may charge 10–20% more. Getting two or three quotes from providers in different parts of the city often reveals meaningful price differences.
What does a dental implant quote include?
Ask whether the quoted fee covers the implant post, abutment, crown, imaging (CT scan and X-rays), any bone grafting, sedation, temporary tooth, and follow-up visits. Many quoted 'implant prices' exclude one or more of these components.
Can I finance dental implants in Scottsdale?
Yes. Most Scottsdale implant practices offer CareCredit or LendingClub Health financing. Spreading a $5,000 implant over 24 months at 0% promotional interest works out to approximately $208/month. FSA and HSA funds can also be applied.
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Scottsdale dental care: local facts
- About 246,170 people lived in Scottsdale in July 2024, up 2.0% from the April 2020 base.
- HRSA records show that 17 dental shortage designations for a geographic area and the low-income population cover part of Maricopa County and 23 safety-net clinics there (health centers, rural or tribal clinics) hold a dental shortage designation. Shortage areas can mean longer waits and more travel, and health centers there usually offer income-based fees.
- Arizona Medicaid's adult dental benefit is rated "Emergency-only" for 2025: coverage for pain relief in defined emergencies only. In 2024, 24% of Arizona dentists were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP.
- Arizona's accredited dental schools are Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Arizona (Glendale) and A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (Mesa). Supervised student clinics can cost less but take longer and accept cases after screening.
- The Scottsdale range on this page is a planning estimate derived from the Arizona range. The published fee estimates below are shown for comparison and do not set it. For comparison, CareCredit's ASQ360° research gives a national average of $4,344 for a standard single implant with abutment and crown (2023-24 cost tables).
Sources (accessed November 4, 2026): US Census Bureau: city and town population estimates, Vintage 2024; HRSA: dental health professional shortage areas (data download); ADA Health Policy Institute: Dental Care in Medicaid Programs (December 2025); Commission on Dental Accreditation: accredited DDS/DMD programs; CareCredit: dental procedure costs.
Published fee estimates for Scottsdale
| Procedure (CDT code) | Estimated range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Implant body (surgical placement) (D6010) | $2,463-$2,904 | BCBS FEP Dental price tool |
| Custom abutment (D6057) | $1,108-$1,386 | BCBS FEP Dental price tool |
| Porcelain crown on the implant (D6065) | $1,795-$2,284 | BCBS FEP Dental price tool |
| Porcelain crown on an abutment (D6058) | $1,742-$2,163 | BCBS FEP Dental price tool |
BCBS FEP Dental price tool estimates, queried for ZIP 85224 on November 4, 2026. Each code is priced on its own and the rows are not added into a total. They are tool estimates for one ZIP code, not a quote from any dentist.
Sources: BCBS FEP Dental price tool.