Dental Implant Cost in Memphis, TN (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Corrected October 2026: city-level implant prices and clinic counts were withdrawn from this page.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 Memphis-specific implant price. Our reference for a single dental implant (implant, abutment and crown) is the Tennessee editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices: $4,179, against $4,507 for the US (editorial estimate, edition 2026.1, not collected prices). Your Memphis quote depends on the clinic, the implant brand and whether a bone graft is needed. The UTHSC College of Dentistry clinic in the city is the main lower-cost route.
Estimate your Memphis 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 Tennessee 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 Memphis.
Memphis Dental Implant Cost Calculator
Based on the Tennessee 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.
Tennessee 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.
Real Dental Costs editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices; state and national averages only, no city-level figure.
| Procedure | Tennessee avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Single dental implant (complete) — editorial estimate (edition 2026.1), not collected prices | $4,179 | $4,507 |
| Porcelain veneer, per tooth | $1,719 | $1,759 |
| Braces, full treatment | $5,901 | $6,352 |
Implant: Tennessee 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 Memphis
1. The UTHSC dental school clinic — Memphis's biggest lever
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry, the oldest dental college in the South, runs supervised teaching clinics at 875 Union Avenue in downtown Memphis. Student doctors treat patients under direct faculty supervision at roughly 30-50% below private-practice fees —. Care meets the same clinical standard but takes longer because every step is checked, and you must pass an eligibility screening that confirms your case is suitable for teaching. This in-city option is the single biggest reason a Memphis resident can beat the local average.
2. 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.
3. Financing, HSA/FSA and discount plans
- CareCredit, Cherry and in-house payment plans spread the cost over 6-60 months; the longer the term, the more interest you pay.
- HSA/FSA dollars pay for medically necessary implant work with pre-tax money, cutting the real cost by your tax rate.
- Discount dental plans lower the cash price at participating Memphis offices for an annual membership fee — often a better deal than a low-cap insurance policy for a single large case.
4. TennCare and aid: know the limits
TennCare added an adult dental benefit on January 1, 2023 — a notable expansion now administered by Renaissance (since November 2025). For enrolled adults age 21 and older it covers exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns and dentures, but not dental implants. If you rely on TennCare, plan to pay cash for the implant itself and look at the UTHSC student clinic, financing, or a TennCare-covered denture or partial as an alternative.
Memphis neighborhoods and market notes
Location inside the metro matters: East Memphis, Germantown and Collierville — the affluent eastern suburbs — carry higher rents and a cosmetic-focused patient base, while Midtown, Whitehaven, Bartlett and Cordova are different markets, and the downtown UTHSC clinic is the teaching option. Gather itemized quotes across the metro rather than just the nearest office.
[!WARNING] Before treatment, verify your provider is licensed by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry (tn.gov/health). A quote that looks unusually low often excludes the abutment, crown or bone graft — always get it itemized.
Compare procedures and nearby Tennessee cities
Dental Implant Cost (US)
National pricing, brands and what's included.
Braces Cost (US)
Metal, ceramic and Invisalign price ranges.
Veneers Cost (US)
Porcelain vs composite, per-tooth pricing.
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Frequently asked questions
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Independent dental pricing research — every series carries a named source, and corrections are logged publicly. Not medical advice.