Dental Australia
Dental implant cost in Australia
Compare dental implant cost components in Australia. A quote should separate the implant fixture, abutment, crown, scans, bone grafting and any sedation or surgical fees.
All prices in AUD unless stated.
Quick answer
No implant price is tracked on this page: dental practices quote implants individually and we have not read an itemised implant fee schedule. Ask for a quote that separates the fixture, abutment, crown, bone grafting, CT imaging and sedation. Published new-patient offers are listed on the AU dental page.
How the bill works
Cost anatomy
Dentist or surgeon fee
Planning, procedure and restoration work.
Ask whether fixture, abutment and crown are bundled.
Materials and lab work
Implant, crown, temporary teeth or All-on-4 prosthesis.
Major driver of quote differences.
Extras insurance
Private health extras may contribute to major dental.
Annual limits and waiting periods usually apply.
Patient gap
The amount left after any extras benefit.
Often most of the bill for implants.
Access routes
Self-pay
Patient pays the dentist or implant provider directly.
Most common for implants and All-on-4.
Extras insurance
Policy may rebate part of major dental.
Limits, waiting periods and item rules matter.
Staged treatment
Planning, surgery and crown/prosthesis charged over time.
Ask for the total plan, not just the first stage.
Dental implant cost components
| Item | Published price | Usually included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single implant package | Not tracked | Often partly bundled | Check fixture, abutment and crown are all included. |
| Bone graft | Not tracked | Often extra | Needed only for some patients. |
| CT scan / imaging | Not tracked | May be extra | Ask whether imaging is included in planning fee. |
| All-on-4 per arch | Not tracked | Package-based | Temporary and final teeth may be staged separately. |
Published new-patient and treatment offers, with each operator’s inclusions and source, are listed on the AU dental page. See published dental offers
Typical patient journey
Before
Consult, scans, treatment plan and itemised quote.
Ask whether bone grafting is likely.
During
Implant placement, temporary tooth or healing stage.
Check sedation and surgical fees.
After
Abutment, crown/prosthesis and maintenance reviews.
Ask what follow-up is included.
Medicare and insurance notes
- Medicare usually does not cover general dental implants.
- Extras cover may contribute to major dental but often has annual limits and waiting periods.
- Ask for itemised quotes before comparing providers.
Usually included
- Implant fixture where quoted
- Abutment and crown where stated
- Planning appointments where included
May cost extra
- Bone grafting
- Sedation
- CT scan
- Temporary teeth
- Additional extractions
Questions to ask before booking
- Does the quote include implant, abutment and crown?
- Is bone grafting, CT imaging or sedation extra?
- What will extras insurance rebate, if any?
- What are the staged payment dates?
Cost terms used on this page
Gap
The amount left for the patient after Medicare, insurer or subsidy payments.
MBS item
A Medicare Benefits Schedule service code used to calculate rebates.
PBS
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which subsidises eligible medicines.
Known-gap
A private insurance arrangement where the patient gap is disclosed in advance.
Hospital excess
A fixed amount a patient may pay when claiming on private hospital cover.
Related Australian pages
Sources & further reading
- Australian Dental Association — Dental treatment context and patient information.
- Services Australia Child Dental Benefits Schedule — Public dental benefit rules for eligible children.
- AHPRA Register of Practitioners — Registration checks for Australian dental practitioners.
Prescription treatments require a valid Australian prescription from an AHPRA-registered practitioner. This site does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.