Dental Implant Cost in Singapore: Breakdown & Subsidy

Implant treatment isn't a same-day procedure, and the waiting is built into your total cost.

1. 1Initial consultation and CT scan: $150–$400 SGD (one visit, 30–45 minutes). The scan shows your bone density and helps the surgeon plan placement.

1. 2Bone grafting (if needed): happens 4–6 weeks before implant placement. You'll be prescribed healing time and possibly bone stimulant, adding $800–$2,000 to your total.

1. 3Implant placement surgery: $1,200–$3,500 SGD. Done under local anaesthetic with sedation available. Takes 60–120 minutes depending on complexity. You'll need 7–10 days recovery (no heavy lifting, careful eating).

1. 4Osseointegration (bone fusing to implant): 3–6 months. No additional cost, but you can't place the crown until this is complete. During this time you may wear a temporary tooth for appearance.

1. 5Abutment placement and crown fitting: $1,200–$4,300 SGD combined. Two separate appointments, 2–3 weeks apart. After the crown is fitted, you're done.

Total timeline: 4–8 months from consultation to finished implant. Private clinics typically move faster (4–5 months); public hospitals and polyclinics move slower (6–8 months, often with longer wait times for appointments).

Clinics in Singapore quote wildly different prices for the same procedure. Here's why:

• Private specialist clinics (prosthodontists or oral surgeons) charge $3,500–$8,500 SGD per implant. They typically use premium implant brands (Straumann, Nobel Biocare, Osstem) and guarantee their work for 10+ years. Appointments are faster; the surgeon has typically placed 1,000+ implants. Located in Orchard, Raffles, or other central areas.

• Private general dental clinics charge $2,500–$5,500 SGD per implant. Many can do simple cases well but refer complex cases to specialists. Implant brands vary (some use quality mid-range brands; others use budget brands). Treatment timeline is often longer because they may outsource surgical placement to a specialist partner.

• Public hospitals and polyclinics (NUH, SGH, TTSH, Hougang, Bedok polyclinics) charge $1,500–$3,500 SGD per implant. Much lower cost because you're paying for the procedure only—no facility markup or brand premium. Drawback: 3–6 month wait for specialist appointments; surgery may be performed by trainees under supervision; osseointegration monitoring is spread over many months. Medisave covers up to 75% of surgical costs here (see next section).

• Implant brand: A Straumann implant (Swiss) costs $800–$1,200 more than a mid-range Korean brand (Osstem, Neodent) or Taiwanese brand (DenMed, AnyRidge), but the difference is largely in brand reputation and warranty, not clinical outcomes. Peer-reviewed research shows mid-range implants have the same long-term success rates.

This is where most people get confused—and potentially waste $500–$2,000 by not claiming what they're entitled to.

Mediasave coverage:

• Medisave covers up to 75% of the implant surgical placement cost (the titanium screw insertion) at public hospitals and designated polyclinics, up to a limit of $1,200 SGD per implant.

• Medisave does NOT cover the crown ($800–$3,500) or the abutment ($400–$800). It also doesn't cover implants placed at private clinics, only public sector providers.

• You must have at least $1,200 in your Medisave balance, and you'll need your dentist to submit a pre-approval claim form to CPF before surgery.

• At private clinics, you can't claim Medisave directly, though some clinics allow you to use Medisave to offset part of the surgical cost out-of-pocket (check with them).

CHAS coverage:

• If you earn below $6,000/month (or $10,000 for families), you may qualify for CHAS subsidies on selected implant procedures at designated polyclinics and hospitals. Subsidies range from 50–75% of approved costs, capped at around $800–$1,200 per implant.

• CHAS does NOT cover implant-supported dentures or multiple implants (coverage is typically per tooth, not per patient).

• Check your eligibility at CHAS.sg or ask your polyclinic.

Most clinics give you a treatment plan and price quote, but several costs hide in the fine print—or aren't mentioned at all until after you've started.

• Temporary tooth (acrylic, worn during osseointegration): Usually free at public sector; charged $300–$600 SGD at private clinics if not included in your quote.

• Additional imaging (X-rays, CT scans beyond the initial scan): $80–$200 SGD per scan. Necessary if bone loss is suspected or the implant shifts during healing.

• Bone grafting (if discovered after surgery): $800–$2,000 SGD added to your bill if your jawbone is too thin. Always ask upfront whether your CT scan shows enough bone; if it doesn't, clarify whether grafting is included in your original quote or charged separately.

• Anaesthesia upgrades: Local anaesthetic is standard (usually included). Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) costs $150–$250 SGD extra. IV sedation costs $400–$800 SGD extra.

• Follow-up adjustments or repairs: Most clinics include two follow-up visits in their quote. Additional visits cost $80–$150 SGD per appointment.

• Crown replacement (if the crown chips or needs replacement): Not usually covered by implant warranties. Expect to pay $800–$3,500 SGD again, though some clinics offer discounts for repeat patients.

Before committing, ask your clinic:

1. 1Is bone grafting needed, and if so, is it included in the quote or charged separately?
2. 2Does your quote include a temporary tooth, and if not, how much does one cost?
3. 3Are follow-up visits and minor adjustments included, or charged per visit?
4. 4What's covered under warranty (typically the implant fixture itself, not the crown)?
5. 5If I need the implant removed later, is there a cost to remove it, and what happens to the crown?
6. 6Do you submit Medisave claims directly to CPF, or do I handle it myself?

The implant crown is the visible part of a dental implant — the artificial tooth that sits above your gum line. It's custom-made to match the colour and shape of your natural teeth.

After placing the implant, your dentist may fit a small healing cap on top. This shapes the gum tissue while the implant heals underneath, so the final result looks natural.

Some dentists use a 3D-printed surgical guide to place implants with greater accuracy. The guide is made from a CT scan of your jaw, so the implant goes in exactly where planned.