How Much Does a Dental Implant Cost in Louisville, KY?

Dental implant pricing is the most misquoted and misunderstood area of dentistry from a patient's perspective — and the most important to understand before you say yes.

Here's the critical distinction: D6010 is only the surgical post. It does not include the crown (the visible tooth) or the abutment (the connector between post and crown). A complete implant replacement typically requires D6010 (post), D6065 (implant crown), and often an abutment — three separate charges. When you see an advertised implant price, always ask whether that's the post alone or the complete tooth replacement.

Bone grafting is the second major variable. If you don't have adequate bone density at the implant site — common after tooth loss — you'll need a bone graft before or during implant placement. Grafts add $300–$800 to the procedure. Your dentist should tell you upfront whether a graft is needed based on your X-rays.

Who performs the surgery matters for pricing. Oral surgeons and periodontists typically charge more than general dentists for implant placement — but they place far more implants and often have higher success rates. For complex cases, the specialist premium is usually worth it.

Implant brand is a real but often invisible variable. Major implant brands (Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Zimmer) cost more than off-brand implants. Brand matters because implant parts need to match if you ever need a replacement component years down the road.