Dental implant cost in South Carolina
What implants cost in South Carolina at local prices, what Healthy Connections Medicaid pays for adults, and where to check a dentist.
- A single implant in South Carolina
- Post, abutment, and crown included: from $2,950 up to $5,900
- All-on-4 for a single arch
- $16,350 to $28,700 for each arch
- Service price level
- 1.7% under the US average, ranked 35 of 51; BEA 2024, Nov 1, 2026
Your South Carolina dental implant cost starts with Healthy Connections Medicaid, which does not list implants as a covered service. The program rules leave out implants, and they don't state dentures, an adult dental category, or a yearly cap. You should check with the plan first about what it covers. Starting January 1, 2026, Medicaid covers general anesthesia and moderate sedation (medicine to help you relax). Treatment by an oral surgeon is the only option for in-office dental sedation for members 21 and older. Any dentist with the right permit may give in-office sedation to adults 21 and older who have a special needs diagnosis. When you pay on your own, US Bureau of Economic Analysis service prices are about 2% under the US average here.
If you want lower-cost care, the James B. Edwards dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is one option you can contact. Since the school clinic doesn't confirm implant care, you'll have to call and ask. It's also a smart step to check a dentist's license before surgery. Any license can be checked online through the South Carolina Board of Dentistry (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). This quick check confirms that your dentist holds a state license before your treatment starts. For the next step, call your Medicaid plan and also the MUSC clinic about your implant options.
South Carolina Medicaid dental coverage
Healthy Connections Medicaid doesn't state an adult dental category, yearly cap, or dentures, and implants aren't listed; ask the plan.
- Starting Jan. 1, 2026, SCDHHS covers general anesthesia and moderate sedation services.
- Members aged 21 or older can receive in-office dental sedation only from an oral surgeon.
- In-office sedation is available from any dental provider with the appropriate sedation permit for adults 21 and older who have a special needs diagnosis.
- Full-benefit members up to age 21 gain orthodontic services through the EPSDT benefit. Source details
How to check a dentist in South Carolina
The South Carolina Board of Dentistry (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) issues licenses to dentists in South Carolina.
- Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians all fall under the oversight of the Board of Dentistry.
- For the board, SC LLR handles applications and renewals for licensure, continuing education, and exam information.
Source: llr.sc.gov