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Dental Cost Info

Bone Graft for Dental Implant: Cost by Type

Quick answer: A bone graft for an implant typically costs $550–$1,400 per site. A sinus lift runs $1,500–$3,500, and socket preservation after an extraction is usually $300–600. Grafting adds healing time — often 4–6 months before the implant is placed.

Why grafting is needed

Implants need bone to anchor into. When a tooth is lost, the jaw shrinks; when bone is thin, the implant can sit too close to a nerve, a sinus, or the surface.

A graft rebuilds the ridge so the implant can be placed in the right position. Without enough bone, the options are grafting, a shorter/narrower implant, or a different treatment.

The three common graft types

Type What it does Typical cost Healing before implant
Socket preservation Fills the socket right after extraction $300–600 3–4 months
Ridge augmentation Rebuilds width or height of the jaw $550–$1,400 4–6 months
Sinus lift Adds bone below the upper sinus $1,500–$3,500 6–9 months

The price depends on the material (autograft, allograft, xenograft, synthetic), the number of sites, and whether a membrane or titanium mesh is used.

What the graft fee includes

A complete graft quote should cover:

It often does not include the implant itself, the extraction, or sedation. Ask for the total plan, not the graft line alone.

Healing time and staging

Grafting usually means two surgeries: the graft first, then the implant months later. Some cases allow grafting and implant placement in one visit, but that depends on the defect and the clinician's judgment.

Plan for 4–6 months between the graft and the implant in a staged case, plus another 3–6 months for the implant to integrate before the crown.

Insurance

Many plans cover grafting as a surgical service at 50%–80%, subject to the annual maximum. Some exclude it as "preparatory." Ask for a predetermination with the CDT codes for the graft, the membrane, and the implant.

Medicaid coverage is limited; implants and grafts are usually excluded for adults. See Medicaid and implants.

FAQ

How much is a bone graft for an implant?

$550–$1,400 per site, depending on the type and material.

How much is a sinus lift?

$1,500–$3,500, usually for upper back teeth.

Is socket preservation worth it?

It can prevent the ridge from collapsing after an extraction, which may avoid a larger graft later. It costs $300–600 and is often worth discussing at the time of extraction.

How long does a graft take to heal?

Often 4–6 months before implant placement, depending on the type.

Does insurance cover bone grafting?

Often at 50%–80% as a surgical service, subject to the annual maximum. Some plans exclude it.

Can I skip the graft?

Sometimes a shorter or narrower implant avoids it, but that is a clinical decision. Skipping a needed graft can raise the risk of implant failure.

Sources

  1. Clinic quotes and published graft fee schedules collected 2026-10-20–2026-11-08.
  2. State Medicaid dental fee schedules.
  3. Our methodology.

Medical review

Reviewed by Dr. Li Wei, BDS, Attending Dentist on 2026-11-06.
Cost education only; not dental advice. Ask a licensed dentist whether grafting is needed for your site.

Last updated: 2026-11-08. Next update: 2027-02-08.

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