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Dental Bone Graft Cost in Montana (2026)

Near the US median for dental bone graft pricing · MT

Montana Average
$1,462
▼ -2.5% below national
Typical Range
$292 – $2,925
National avg: $1,500
Editorial view of Montana
Regional Pricing Confidence
88% Confidence Index
The Montana Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why dental bone graft costs what it does in Montana.

Regional Price Parity

Montana's cost-of-living index sits at 97.5 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

Limited local facility options in Montana can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.

Vs. National Benchmark

At -2.5% below the national average ($1,500), Montana is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Dental Bone Graft in Montana: What to Know

Navigating dental bone grafts in Montana requires careful planning. While Montana Medicaid (Healthy Montana Kids) doesn't cover bone grafts (D7953, D6104), the Montana Healthcare Programs Fee Schedule for July 1, 2025, lists a fee for "SINUS AUG W BONE/BONE SUP." Community Health Centers across Montana, including Havre, Bozeman, and Missoula, offer sliding fee scales. The University of Montana's Curry Health Center Dental Clinic also provides reduced rates and bills Medicaid.

For managing costs, consider options like Montana Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center (Helena, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte), which accepts Medicaid. Third-party financing through CareCredit or PatientFi is available at places like Summit Oral Surgery & Implant Center. While implants are pricier statewide, Great Falls offers more competitive pricing. Some patients even travel to neighboring states like Wyoming or Idaho for treatment. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Montana

Pricing for dental bone graft in Montana is roughly in line with the rest of the country. Here's the breakdown.

Implant Materials

Medical device costs

$358 - $665

Most significant cost

Surgeon/Dentist Fee

$358 - $665

Facility Fee

OR time and hospital staffing

$153 - $285

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$82 - $152

Imaging & Lab

Imaging and lab bundle

$71 - $133

Total Estimated Cost

Montana all-in range

$292 – $2,925

Financing Options

Many Montana clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $1,462 looks like:

$61/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • Soft credit check — no hard pull
  • Instant approval decisions
  • HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases

Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →

Ranges adjusted for Montana's regional price parity (97.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Regional Comparison

Dental Bone Graft Cost in Nearby States

Dental Bone Graft pricing in Montana is typical nationally, though nearby states offer slightly lower rates.

Wyoming
$1,418
-3.0% vs MT
North Dakota
$1,428
-2.3% vs MT
South Dakota
$1,452
-0.7% vs MT
Idaho
$1,458
-0.3% vs MT
Common Questions

Expert Answers for Montana Patients

Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Montana.

Compare Montana with any other state

See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main dental bone graft cost guide.

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How much does dental bone graft cost in Montana?
Montana patients pay an average of $1,462 for dental bone graft. Quotes from individual providers generally fall between $292 and $2,925, with facility fees and surgeon experience accounting for most of the variation.
Can I use insurance for dental bone graft in Montana?
Some insurance plans cover dental bone graft, but only when there's a documented medical reason. Cosmetic cases are almost never covered. If you're in Montana, get a pre-authorization determination before committing to a provider.
What's the recovery time for dental bone graft?
The recovery timeline for dental bone graft is 7 to 180 days. Here's the general pattern: days 1-7 involve significant rest, days 7-180 are a gradual return to activity. Montana patients should also budget for post-op care costs — follow-up visits, pain management, and any required imaging or lab work.
Is it worth traveling to another state for dental bone graft?
The math works out to about $44 in savings if you cross into Wyoming for dental bone graft ($1,418 average vs. $1,462 in Montana). The catch: you'll want a local doctor who can handle any post-op issues rather than driving back across state lines for complications.
Does Montana Medicaid cover dental bone graft?
Medicaid in Montana can cover dental bone graft when there's a documented medical need. The key is pre-authorization — your physician will need to submit clinical justification to your managed care organization before the procedure is approved.
What fees are bundled into dental bone graft costs in Montana?
The $1,462 average in Montana generally includes surgeon, anesthesia, and facility charges. Budget an additional 10-15% for items often billed separately: pre-op testing, post-surgical medications, medical supplies, and follow-up appointments.
How many days should I take off for dental bone graft?
Plan for 7 to 180 days away from work after dental bone graft. Desk workers may return closer to 7 days, while physically demanding jobs may require the full 180 days. Don't forget to factor lost wages into your total cost calculation — at Montana median income levels, this can add meaningfully to the overall expense.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate dental bone graft costs in Montana

Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:

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    Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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    HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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    Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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    BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Montana's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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    FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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    Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.

Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.

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