Single Tooth Implant Cost in Utah (2026)
In line with national pricing · Regional price parity: 99.2 · UT
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why single tooth implant costs what it does in Utah.
Regional Price Parity
Utah's cost-of-living index sits at 99.2 — near 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 Utah can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
Utah tracks within 0.8% of the national average ($4,500) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Single Tooth Implant in Utah: What to Know
For single tooth implants in Utah, consider the University of Utah School of Dentistry, offering 30-50% discounts when treated by dental students or 25-30% off with residents, all supervised by licensed dentists. While Utah Medicaid covers dental care for adults, implants are generally not a covered benefit for non-pregnant adults. Notably, the Salt Lake City VA Dental Clinic boasts a slightly lower implant failure rate (6.7%) for veterans, highlighting their rigorous case review protocols.
To find more affordable options, explore community health centers like Midtown Community Health Center or Stephen D. Ratcliffe Community Health Center, many of which accept Medicaid or offer sliding scale fees. Some clinics, like Smile Clinic in Midvale, attract out-of-state patients for competitive pricing on full-mouth procedures, suggesting potential value even for single implants. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Utah
Utah sits near the middle of the pack for single tooth implant pricing. The cost components typically split like this.
Implant Materials
Medical device costs
Most significant cost
Surgeon/Dentist Fee
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Imaging & Lab
Imaging and lab bundle
Total Estimated Cost
Utah all-in range
Financing Options
Many Utah clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $4,464 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Utah's regional price parity (99.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Single Tooth Implant Cost in Nearby States
See how Utah's single tooth implant costs compare to neighboring states. Prices can vary significantly even across state lines.
Expert Answers for Utah Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Utah.
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See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main single tooth implant cost guide.
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How we calculate single tooth implant costs in Utah
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 Utah'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.