Dental implant cost in Maine

Implant costs in Maine are things you can plan for. US Bureau of Economic Analysis data put service prices across the state about 3% higher than the US average. Adults over 21 on MaineCare, the state's Medicaid program, have had full dental coverage since July 1, 2022. Among the groups that may get the full benefit package are adults aged 21 to 64 who don't qualify for Medicare. Among the adult services that may be covered are complete, partial, and immediate dentures, along with denture repairs. No yearly dollar cap is stated. Implants don't appear in the official benefit rules. Implants aren't listed among covered services, so you should ask the plan about it.

If you need lower-cost care, dental implants are placed at the University of New England Oral Health Center (College of Dental Medicine). Those who come only for services such as a crown, an implant, or removal of a wisdom tooth may not fit well. Another call worth making is to the University of Maine at Augusta Dental Health Programs Clinic (Bangor). At this Bangor clinic, dental hygiene students offer preventive dental services to the public, and they charge affordable rates. Implant care isn't confirmed, so you should ask about it. Through the Maine Board of Dental Practice, we suggest you check a dentist's license online before you schedule your surgery.