Dental Implant Costs in North Dakota
Average Cost: $3,650 Across 2 Cities
Across 2 cities in North Dakota, the average cost of a single dental implant is $3,650, with prices ranging from $2,300 to $5,200. These figures include the implant post, abutment, and crown — the three components of a complete single-tooth implant restoration.
| Cost Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| State Average | $3,650 |
| Lowest Reported | $2,300 |
| Highest Reported | $5,200 |
| Cities Covered | 2 |
These cost estimates are aggregated from reported city-level data across North Dakota. Actual prices vary by provider, case complexity, and materials used. These figures are non-binding estimates and should not replace a professional consultation.
Dental Clinics in North Dakota — Map
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Dental Implant Market in North Dakota (2026)
North Dakota (~780K) provides extensive dental for traditional Medicaid but ACA expansion adults generally do NOT receive dental benefits. SB2231 aims to fix this gap. Implants NOT covered — however, implant-supported dentures may be covered if implants already exist. ND has NO dental school. Fee schedules updated Jul 2025 and Feb 2026.
Regional Cost Breakdown (2026 Verified)
- Fargo-Moorhead — $2,500–$4,500 per single implant. ND's largest metro. Cross-border with Minnesota. Sanford Health/Essentia dental.
- Bismarck — $2,500–$4,500 per single implant. State capital. Moderate pricing.
- Grand Forks — $2,000–$4,000 per single implant. UND community. Altru Health.
- Minot / Western ND — $2,500–$5,000 per single implant. Oil boom economy (Bakken). Minot AFB (TRICARE).
- Rural / Tribal ND — $2,000–$3,500 per single implant. IHS dental serves reservations (Standing Rock, Turtle Mountain, Spirit Lake, Fort Berthold).
Key Cost Factors
- Traditional Medicaid: Extensive Dental — Covers comprehensive dental services. ACA Expansion adults: generally NO dental (SB2231 proposed to expand). Implants NOT covered. Implant-supported removable dentures OK if implants already existing (Medicaid won't pay for implant placement/bone grafting).
- No Dental School — ND has no dental school. UND discussing AHEC Dental Outreach Model. Nearest: Creighton (Omaha), UNMC (Lincoln), U of MN (Minneapolis).
- Oil Economy / Bakken — Western ND oil boom creates dual economy: high-wage workers coexist with underserved communities. Extreme seasonal weather limits access.
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Dental Insurance & Medicaid in North Dakota
ND Medicaid — traditional: extensive dental. ACA expansion: generally NO dental (SB2231 proposed). Implants NOT covered. Implant-supported dentures OK if existing implants. No dental school. SHIC.
Medicare Advantage & Dental Implants in North Dakota
Traditional Medicare does not cover implants in ND. Free counseling: SHIC.
Implants by Price Range in North Dakota
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Cities in North Dakota
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