The Truth About "$399 Dental Implant" Ads

Dental implants have revolutionized tooth replacement, offering a durable, natural-looking solution for missing teeth. So when an ad promises $399 dental implants, it sounds like an incredible deal. Before you book, it’s worth understanding what that price actually covers.

What’s really included in a $399 implant?

In most cases, the $399 price refers only to the implant post — the titanium screw placed in your jawbone. That’s an essential part of the procedure, but far from the full picture. A complete, functioning implant also requires:

• An abutment — the connector piece between the post and the tooth, typically $300–$500.
• A crown — the visible tooth itself. Depending on the material (porcelain, zirconia), crowns typically run $1,000–$2,000.

The preparation costs ads don’t mention

• Consultations and imaging — X-rays or 3D scans to assess your oral health can add $100–$500.
• Bone grafting — if you don’t have enough healthy bone to support the implant, grafting can cost $500–$3,000 or more.
• Sinus lifts — sometimes needed for upper-jaw implants, typically $1,500–$2,500.
• Sedation and follow-up visits — often billed separately from the advertised price.

Add it up, and that “$399 implant” routinely lands north of $3,000 once the treatment is complete.

Quality and expertise matter, too

Bargain implant offers sometimes rely on lower-grade materials or less experienced providers. Titanium remains the standard for implant posts because of its strength and its ability to fuse with bone — and correct placement requires real training in implantology. A failed implant costs far more to fix than doing it right the first time.

Our approach: honest, all-in pricing

At Lawndale Dental Group, our dental implant special starts at $2,499 and includes the implant, abutment, and crown — plus the CT scan. We offer 0% financing for 24 months and a free initial consultation ($150 value), so you know the complete picture before treatment begins.

If you’re considering implants, come see Dr. Daniel Bandary — our oral-surgery-trained implant specialist — for a consultation. Call (310) 692-9766 and get the full story, not a teaser price.