Dental Implant Cost in Portland, OR (2026)

Corrected October 2026: city-level implant prices and clinic counts were withdrawn from this page. See our data corrections.

Real Dental Costs does not publish a Portland-specific implant price. Our reference for a single dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) is the Oregon editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,725, against $4,507 for the US (editorial estimate, edition 2026.1, not collected prices). Your Portland quote depends on the clinic, the implant brand and whether a bone graft is needed. The OHSU School of Dentistry clinic and Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center are the main lower-cost routes.

Estimate your Portland implant cost

Implant pricing turns mainly on how many implants you need, the implant brand, and whether a bone graft is required. The calculator below starts from the Oregon editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices — use it to size a budget, then compare it with the itemized written quotes you collect in Portland.

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Portland Dental Implant Cost Calculator

Based on the Oregon editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices — adjust count, brand and bone graft

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* Estimates based on 2026 U.S. national averages. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Oregon and US reference prices (2026)

Real Dental Costs does not publish city-level implant prices. The chart and table show the state and national references only.

Dental implant: Oregon vs US reference (2026)

Real Dental Costs editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices; state and national averages only, no city-level figure.

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ProcedureOregon avgUS avg
Single dental implant (complete) — editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices$4,725$4,507
Porcelain veneer, per tooth$2,072$1,759
Braces, full treatment$6,713$6,352

Implant: Oregon and US editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices. Veneer & braces: averages from ASQ360° Market Research for CareCredit (2023–24); we do not estimate city-level figures.

How to pay less for an implant in Portland

1. Compare itemized written quotes

Collect three or four itemized written quotes, confirm each separates the implant, abutment, crown and any bone graft, then ask each clinic to match the lowest. Quotes from more than one part of the Portland area — Downtown Portland, the Pearl District and Northwest; Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro and the eastern suburbs — give you a wider comparison than the nearest office alone.

2. The OHSU student-clinic pathway

The OHSU School of Dentistry (founded in 1898) is Oregon's only dental school and sits right in the city of Portland. Its teaching clinics treat patients with students and residents under faculty supervision, typically well below private-practice fees — published OHSU fees run roughly $1,500 to $2,280 for implant restoration and $1,400 to $2,000 for implant surgery. Treatment takes longer because every step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening — but for an implant or crown it is one of the most affordable routes inside the city.

3. Oregon Health Plan (OHP), FQHCs and aid

The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides adult dental coverage for all ages — broader than the Medicaid of most states — through Dental Care Organizations (DCOs) such as Advantage Dental, ODS Community Dental and CareOregon Dental. It covers exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and dentures, though usually not implants or veneers. If you are uninsured:

  • FQHC safety-net clinics like Multnomah County dental and Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center charge on a sliding scale by income.
  • The OHSU clinic offers reduced prices under faculty supervision.
  • Discount dental plans lower the cash price at participating Portland offices for an annual membership fee.

4. Financing, HSA/FSA and payment plans

  • CareCredit and in-house payment plans spread the cost over 6-60 months; the longer the term, the more interest you pay. Some offices advertise 0% over 12-24 months for qualified patients.
  • HSA/FSA dollars pay for medically necessary implant work with pre-tax money, cutting the real cost by your tax rate.

[!WARNING] Before treatment, verify your provider is licensed by the Oregon Board of Dentistry (oregon.gov/dentistry). A quote that looks unusually low often excludes the abutment, crown or bone graft — always get it itemized in writing.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a single dental implant cost in Portland, Oregon?
Real Dental Costs does not publish a Portland-specific implant price. The reference we show is the Oregon editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,725 for a single implant with abutment and crown, against $4,507 for the US (same editorial estimate, not collected prices). Your actual quote depends on the clinic, the brand of implant and whether a bone graft is needed.
Does the OHSU dental school offer low-cost implants in Portland?
Yes. The OHSU School of Dentistry (founded in 1898) is Oregon's only dental school and sits right in the city of Portland. Its teaching clinics treat patients with students and residents under faculty supervision, typically well below private-practice fees — published OHSU implant restoration fees run roughly $1,500 to $2,280, with implant surgery around $1,400 to $2,000. Treatment takes longer because each step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening, but for an implant or crown it is one of the most affordable routes inside Portland.
Does the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) cover dental implants in Portland?
The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provides adult dental coverage for all ages — broader than the Medicaid of most states — through Dental Care Organizations (DCOs) such as Advantage Dental, ODS Community Dental and CareOregon Dental. It covers exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and dentures, but implants and cosmetic veneers generally fall outside because they are considered non-essential. OHP is still a strong safety net for the rest of your oral health; for the implant itself, plan to pay cash and consider the OHSU clinic or financing.
How can I get a cheaper dental implant in Portland?
Three levers work in Portland. First, the supervised teaching clinic at the OHSU School of Dentistry treats patients well below private-practice fees. Second, FQHC safety-net clinics like Multnomah County dental and Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center charge on a sliding scale by income. Third, collect three or four itemized written quotes and negotiate, while CareCredit, in-house payment plans and HSA/FSA dollars spread or pre-tax the cost. Discount dental plans also cut the cash price at participating offices.
How much do veneers and braces cost in Portland?
We don't publish a city-level veneer or braces price for Portland — unlike implants, orthodontic and cosmetic pricing does not track local implant prices, so we don't estimate city-level figures. In Oregon, porcelain veneers average about $2,072 per tooth (state average, ASQ360 Market Research for CareCredit), about 18% above the $1,759 US average — cosmetic dentistry runs expensive in the Pacific Northwest. Braces for a full course of treatment average about $6,713 in Oregon (state average, ASQ360), about 6% above the $6,352 US average. Written quotes vary between Portland clinics, so comparison shopping pays off.
Is dental insurance worth it for implants in Portland?
Most Oregon dental plans treat implants as a major or cosmetic service and cap annual benefits near $1,000 to $2,000, so insurance rarely covers the full cost of an implant. It still helps: staying in-network lowers the fee you are billed, and some plans cover the crown or extraction portion after a waiting period. For big cases, a discount dental plan, the OHSU clinic or financing often beats a low-cap insurance policy.
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Data Methodology & Sources

The Real Dental Costs Data & Research Team publishes the source of every series. Single-implant prices are our editorial estimate (edition 2026.1, not collected prices), published openly (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20531728). Braces, veneer, crown and denture prices are from the Average Procedural Cost Study conducted by ASQ360° Market Research for Synchrony's CareCredit. Remaining procedures are compiled from published payer and provider fee data (2024–2026) and are national estimates that vary by provider and location. Corrections are logged publicly.
Pricing & Research Disclaimer: Real Dental Costs publishes independent dental pricing and market-research data for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Costs vary by provider and location — always consult a licensed dentist for clinical guidance and an exact quote.