A bone graft rebuilds jawbone so it can hold a dental implant, or keeps the bone from shrinking after a tooth is pulled. The price depends mostly on where the bone comes from and how much is needed.
What’s included
The dentist or oral surgeon places graft material (donor, animal, synthetic or your own bone) where bone is missing, often with a membrane over it, then closes the gum. The bone heals for a few months before an implant goes in.
Cost at a glance
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Without insurance | $549-$5,148 per graft site |
Average cost by type of graft
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Socket graft (after an extraction) | $558 |
| Xenograft (animal bone) | $712 |
| Alloplast (synthetic) | $749 |
| Allograft (donor bone) | $811 |
| Sinus lift | $2,022 |
| Ridge expansion | $2,511 |
| Autograft (your own bone) | $2,779 |
National averages without insurance, Synchrony cost studies.
What affects the price
- Graft material: your own bone (autograft) costs the most, because it means a second surgical site. Average ranges by material: xenograft $549 to $1,386, alloplast $576 to $1,375, allograft $652 to $1,575, autograft $2,161 to $5,148.
- Type of graft: a small socket graft costs far less than a sinus lift or ridge expansion.
- The implant itself is billed separately.
With dental insurance
When it is needed for your dental health, many plans treat this as major care and pay part of it after your deductible, up to your annual maximum. Run your own numbers with the dental cost estimator.
Ways to pay less
- Insurance is more likely to pay when the graft is medically necessary, not cosmetic. Ask for a pre-treatment estimate.
- Ask whether a socket graft at the time of extraction could avoid a larger graft later.
- Compare the full implant quote (graft, implant, abutment and crown) from two or three offices.
- Dental schools and community health centers offer reduced-fee care. See how to afford dental work.
Sources
- CareCredit, Dental Bone Graft Cost and Procedure Guide (Feb 2025)
- CareCredit, Dentist Prices: Dental Procedure Cost List (Synchrony cost studies)
Prices are national figures from the sources above, checked October 14, 2026. Your dentist’s fees depend on your location, your mouth and their practice. This page is general information, not dental or medical advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a bone graft for a dental implant cost?
National averages run from $558 for a socket graft to $2,779 for a graft using your own bone. A sinus lift averages $2,022.
Does insurance cover a dental bone graft?
Often when it is medically necessary. Many plans do not cover the implant that follows, so check both.
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