Dental implant cost in China vs the US
In China, a routine single implant at a public tertiary hospital is made of three capped or tendered parts: a medical service fee of at most ¥4,500, an implant body (tendered at ¥548–¥1,855, average about ¥900) and a crown (¥100–¥656, average about ¥300). With the service fee at the ¥4,500 cap, a routine single implant adds up to about ¥5,150–¥7,000 (typical about ¥5,700, roughly $850). In the US, a complete single implant is commonly estimated at $3,760–$5,733.[1][2][3]
US dollars. China converted at $1 = ¥6.69 (Nov 6, 2026)[4]. Typical China price ≈ $852 vs typical US price $4,507 — about 81% lower before travel costs.
China: price breakdown
Public tertiary hospital in China (routine single implant)
| Item | Price (CNY) | ≈ USD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical service fee (whole process, one implant) | up to ¥4,500[1] | $673 | Cap for public tertiary hospitals; regions that qualify may relax it somewhat |
| Implant body (national volume-based procurement) | ¥548–¥1,855 (average ~¥900)[1] | $82–$277 | 40 products selected |
| Crown (local tendering) | ¥100–¥656 (average ~¥300)[1] | $15–$98 | |
| Total range | ¥5,148–¥7,011 | $770–$1,048 | Typical ≈ ¥5,700 |
United States
United States (complete single implant: post, abutment, crown)
- National average about $4,507; typical range $3,760–$5,733 (editorial estimate, reviewed Aug 2026).[2]
- The implant placement alone (code D6010) averages about $3,075 in ADA fee-survey based data, before abutment and crown.[3]
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Before you decide
- The ¥4,500 cap applies to routine single implants at public tertiary hospitals. Private clinics and premium or international departments can price differently. Ask for a written, itemized quote.
- Bone grafts, sinus lifts, extractions, CT scans and sedation are extra in both countries.
- A standard implant usually needs more than one visit, often months apart while the bone heals. Plan for two trips or a long stay, and ask the clinic for its timeline before you book.
- Ask who will handle follow-up and problems after you return home.
Where to go
Hospitals that list this service or a related department:
- Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital
- Stomatology Hospital of Tongji University
- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University
- PUMCH International Medical Services
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Other prices: Full body checkup cost in China vs the US
Sources
Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. We re-check official pages regularly; rules and prices can change without notice. How we update
- 哪些医疗机构落地种植牙集采？国家医保局将提供官方查询渠道 (Dental implant price reform: service-fee cap, implant and crown prices) — Xinhua News Agency, citing the National Healthcare Security Administration, published Jan 13, 2024. Checked Nov 6, 2026.
- Dental implants: US cost (complete single implant, editorial estimate 2026.1) — Real Dental Costs, published Aug 25, 2026. Checked Nov 6, 2026.
- Dental implants (CDT D6010) national cost, based on ADA fee survey data — Pearl. Checked Nov 6, 2026.
- USD/CNY exchange rate (daily) — ExchangeRate-API open data, published Nov 7, 2026. Checked Nov 6, 2026.
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