Dental Implant Cost in Hong Kong 2026: Public, University, Private and Shenzhen Fee Benchmark (Sourced)

In 2026 a single dental implant in Hong Kong costs from HK$17,000–18,000 for the fixture at private clinics (crown usually extra), from HK$23,000 at the HKU resident-dentist clinic, and HK$40,000–45,000 at private hospitals. Public clinics and subsidy schemes do not cover implants; Shenzhen public hospitals charge about ¥7,000. Figures checked 25 September 2026.

2026 Hong Kong dental implant fee benchmark

The table only uses fees published by the provider or a public body; the bracketed numbers point to the source list at the end. Your own quote may fall outside the published clinic ranges.

Item	Public (DH / HA / university dental)	Non-profit / subsidised	Private clinics (typical range)	Shenzhen (published data)
Single implant (fixture + crown)	DH general public sessions provide pain relief and extractions only, no implants1. HKU Faculty of Dentistry IAD clinic (resident dentists): implant surgery from HK$23,000, crown, lab work and materials extra6. Prince Philip Dental Hospital teaching patients: implant crown HK$1,820 per tooth, fixture and abutment charged at cost, screening required7	The Community Dental Support Programme does not cover implants3. Elderly Health Care Vouchers (age 65+, HK$2,000 a year, HK$8,000 cap) can be used at enrolled dentists but not for prepaid services4,5	Clinic fixture HK$17,000–18,000 per tooth, crown/abutment usually about HK$6,000 extra9,10; private hospitals HK$40,000–45,000 per unit (HKSH's list describes the unit as the implant with its prosthesis; Union's list does not say whether the crown is included)11,12	Public hospitals about ¥7,000 all-in for a routine single implant (after the 2023 volume-based procurement)13,14; private about ¥6,000–20,78015, market survey starting price about ¥5,00016
Bone graft / sinus lift (add-on)	HKU IAD clinic bone grafting from HK$3,0006	Not subsidised	Localised bone graft from HK$6,000, localised sinus lift from HK$6,0009; private hospital lists do not itemise it, quoted case by case11,12	No standard published price; quoted case by case
3D scan (CBCT)	Not itemised on the fee schedules	Not subsidised	Clinics HK$1,200–1,500 (some include it in the implant fee)9,10; private hospitals HK$1,600–2,10011, HK$1,80012	No standard published price
Full-arch fixed (All-on-4 type)	Not itemised	Not subsidised	Quoted case by case: usually number of fixtures times the unit price plus the full-arch prosthesis or titanium framework9; not itemised on private hospital lists11,12	Quoted case by case
Specialist consultation / first exam	Not itemised on the HKU schedule6	—	Clinic exam from HK$20010; private hospital specialist consultation HK$1,500–2,50011,12	—

What the price includes, and what it does not

The most common misunderstanding is that "HK$18,000 per tooth" covers everything. An implant has several parts, and providers split them differently:

• Fixture (artificial root) and surgery: the HK$17,000–18,000 on clinic price lists is usually this part only^9,10.
• Abutment and crown: the connector plus the visible tooth. Clinics typically add about HK$6,000^9,10; private hospitals price the implant per unit at HK$40,000–45,000, which HKSH describes as including the prosthesis while Union does not specify^11,12.
• Pre-treatment exam and 3D scan: one clinic states the implant fee includes anaesthesia, medication and CBCT⁹; others bill HK$1,200–2,100 separately^10,11.
• Bone graft or sinus lift: add-ons only when needed, from HK$3,000 (university clinic) to HK$6,000+ (clinic, localised)^6,9.
• Laboratory fees and special materials: the university schedule states appliances, precious alloy, bone plates and screws and lab work are quoted separately⁶.
• Follow-up and maintenance: implants need regular professional cleaning for life, which is rarely part of the surgical fee^2,19.

The Consumer Council reminds patients that consultation, X-ray and medication fees may be billed separately, so ask about extra charges before treatment starts¹⁷. The Dental Council's Code of Professional Discipline also says a dentist should give a quotation before providing services if substantial fees will be incurred¹⁸.

Why do prices vary so much?

All of it is called "an implant", yet quotes run from HK$17,000 to over HK$45,000. Five factors explain the gap:

1. General dentist or registered specialist

The Dental Council of Hong Kong keeps a specialist register with eight specialties; the ones most relevant to implants are oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics and periodontology⁸. Specialists complete several extra years of training before they may use the title, have more experience with complex cases such as severe bone loss or multi-tooth reconstruction, and their fees generally reflect that. Private hospital specialist consultations alone run HK$1,500–2,500^11,12. This overview of dental specialists(external educational page) explains how the specialties differ. Fees also vary among general dentists, because implant experience (usually counted in implants placed, not years in practice) and postgraduate implant training are priced in.

2. Case complexity: front or back tooth, and how much bone you have

Front teeth show whenever you speak or smile, so patients expect colour and shape to blend with the neighbouring teeth. A metal abutment under a metal-ceramic crown can leave a grey shadow at the gum line; avoiding it means a custom all-ceramic abutment and all-ceramic crown, which cost more. Back teeth matter less for looks but take heavy chewing forces, so stability is the priority.

The other key variable is bone. The Department of Health explains that an implant is a biocompatible titanium structure placed in the jawbone, so the bone must be thick and tall enough to hold it². After a tooth is lost the body gradually resorbs the socket; the longer the gap has been there, the more bone is gone. If there is not enough, one or two bone grafting procedures(external educational page) come first, and in the upper back jaw a sinus lift may be needed where the maxillary sinus sits over the implant site. NHS patient information notes that grafting extends the whole course by at least four months¹⁹; the add-on fees are in the table above.

3. Clinic, day procedure centre or private hospital

Private dentistry in Hong Kong is delivered in three settings: ordinary dental clinics, licensed day procedure centres and private hospitals. Day procedure centres are equipped and run to standards close to a hospital, so they can handle more complex surgery and dental anaesthesia, and usually charge more than a clinic; private hospitals sit at the top, at HK$40,000–45,000 per implant unit^11,12. It is not an absolute divide: the actual fee still depends on the difficulty of the case and the dentist's qualifications.

4. Implant brand, country of manufacture and crown material

The brand and origin of the fixture is a major price driver. Long-established European and American systems have decades of clinical data and globally available parts, so if you move abroad a local dentist can usually service the implant; some Asian brands cost a little less and are increasingly used. Each system suits particular clinical conditions (some are designed for immediate placement after extraction, others need a longer bonding period), so the most expensive brand is not automatically the right one, and a cheaper one is not automatically inferior. This page does not endorse any brand. What you should do is ask for the brand, model and maintenance arrangements in writing, because fixture quality and crown precision affect how long the implant lasts. Crown material and laboratory fees are also a main price driver: private hospital crowns run HK$18,000–25,000 per unit^11,12, while a clinic implant crown is about HK$6,000^9,10.

5. Number of visits and length of treatment

The Department of Health describes conventional implant treatment in three phases: examination with X-rays and a CT scan, the placement surgery, then three to six months for the fixture to bond with the bone before the second stage and fitting of the tooth². NHS information puts the whole course at a year or more from start to finish¹⁹. Grafting, immediate placement or full-arch work all change the number of visits and clinical hours, and the price follows.

Public and subsidised options

Implants are essentially outside Hong Kong's public dental service, but some of the surrounding steps (examination, extraction, dentures) can be cheaper:

• DH general public sessions: pain relief and extractions only, free for eligible persons; no implants, fillings or dentures¹. Useful if a tooth must come out before an implant.
• Community Dental Support Programme (CDSP): covers examination, scaling, fillings, extractions, root canal treatment and removable dentures (Class A free, Class B HK$50 per item, dentures HK$500–1,000), but not implants³. The Community Care Fund elderly dental project stopped taking new applications on 1 January 2026; eligible elders are directed to CDSP^20,21.
• HKU Faculty of Dentistry IAD clinic (resident dentists): treatment by resident dentists supervised by clinical faculty; implants from HK$23,000 and bone grafting from HK$3,000, described as indicative starting fees that rise with complexity and materials⁶.
• Prince Philip Dental Hospital teaching patients: screening required; implant crown HK$1,820 per tooth with the fixture and abutment charged at cost⁷.
• Elderly Health Care Vouchers: HK$2,000 a year from age 65, accumulating to HK$8,000; dentists are an eligible provider category, but vouchers cannot pay for prepaid services or products^4,5. Implants are staged, so confirm with the clinic which stages, if any, the voucher can cover.

Eligibility and application steps for every scheme are on Hong Kong dental subsidies; for low-cost dental options see cheap dental care in Hong Kong.

Five questions to ask before you accept a quote

1. Does this price include the crown, abutment, scan and anaesthesia? Ask for an itemised written quotation^17,18.
2. Will I need a bone graft or sinus lift? If so, how much extra and how much longer will treatment take¹⁹.
3. Which implant brand and model? And how will parts and maintenance be handled in future.
4. Who performs the surgery, and are they a registered specialist? Check registration and specialist status on the Dental Council registers⁸.
5. How many follow-up visits, and what do they cost? What happens, and what is charged, if the implant loosens or the gum becomes inflamed.

If a quote is hard to read, see how to read a dental quote in Hong Kong; the checking steps are in how to verify a dentist in Hong Kong. In a 2024 Consumer Council case a patient paid HK$38,000 for implant and root canal treatment, developed pain and inflammation about two years later, went through 32 follow-up visits without resolution, was found by another dentist to have a mispositioned post, and eventually received a HK$15,000 refund¹⁷.

Shenzhen vs Hong Kong: what to weigh beyond price

Shenzhen implants are cheaper for a policy reason. Since 2023 China's National Healthcare Security Administration has run volume-based procurement for implants: the medical service fee for a routine single implant at tier-3 public hospitals is capped in principle at ¥4,500, procured fixtures came in at ¥548–1,855 (average about ¥900) and crowns at ¥100–656 (average about ¥300)¹³. In Guangdong, the all-in cost of a single implant at public hospitals fell from about ¥15,000 to about ¥7,000¹⁴. Private providers span a wider range, reported at about ¥6,000–20,780¹⁵, with survey starting prices around ¥5,000¹⁶.

Beyond price: implant treatment takes a year or more with repeated visits, so count the time and travel for each trip; if a fixture fails, a Hong Kong dentist may not stock parts for that brand; and the Consumer Council notes that the Mainland's regulatory system for dental services differs from Hong Kong's, so disputes go to Mainland health administration departments, not the Dental Council of Hong Kong¹⁷. For a fuller comparison see Hong Kong vs Shenzhen dental implant cost and the implant quality checklist: 10 questions to ask first.

What an implant is, how it is done, and how to choose

The parts of an implant

An implant is a biocompatible titanium post placed in the jawbone as an artificial root, with an abutment and crown attached on top to replace the missing tooth. Unlike a bridge, it does not require the neighbouring natural teeth to be ground down².

Who is suitable, and who needs extra care

The Department of Health states that suitability depends on general and oral health and that not everyone is a candidate². NHS patient information lists the factors that lower success: smokers have a much higher failure rate and are advised to stop at least six months before surgery; people with a history of gum disease see success fall to about 80–85% over seven years; night-time grinding overloads the fixture; and insufficient bone means grafting first¹⁹. In a healthy mouth, implants have a 15-year success rate of about 80–95% and over 90% of fixtures bond to the bone, but it is not 100%¹⁹.

Conventional surgery vs computer-guided (minimally invasive) surgery

• Computer-guided implant surgery: the fixture position is planned on a 3D scan and placed through a small opening, so the wound is smaller and post-operative discomfort is usually milder. It is not for everyone; it suits patients whose bone volume is already adequate.
• Conventional implant surgery: the gum is opened to work on the bone directly, which suits cases needing complex grafting and lets the dentist rebuild the site more precisely. The Department of Health also cautions that newer techniques may have lower success rates than conventional methods².

Either way, X-rays and a CT scan of the bone come first; that is what decides which approach fits you.

Aftercare

• On the day, wait for the anaesthetic to wear off before eating, and stick to soft food at first.
• Salt-water rinses do not replace brushing: they cannot remove plaque. Use a toothbrush, interdental brushes and floss, otherwise the gum and bone around the fixture become inflamed (peri-implantitis) and the implant can loosen^2,19.
• The NHS recommends professional cleaning every three to six months; the Department of Health likewise stresses regular check-ups and scaling^2,19.
• Crowns wear and may eventually need replacing, an ongoing cost after the implant itself¹⁹.

A missing tooth does not have to mean an implant; bridges and removable dentures have their own trade-offs and prices, compared in implant vs bridge vs denture.

When to see a dentist immediately

• Bleeding that will not stop, or swelling, pain or fever that gets worse two or three days after surgery instead of better.
• Numbness of the lip, chin or tongue that persists after the anaesthetic wears off; the NHS notes that in rare cases nerve damage can be lasting¹⁹.
• A loose fixture or crown, or a clicking sound when you bite.
• Red, bleeding or discharging gum around the implant, or a persistent bad taste, which may be peri-implantitis¹⁹.
• Sudden toothache unrelated to surgery: see the Hong Kong toothache emergency guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a dental implant cost in Hong Kong in 2026?

Clinic fixtures HK$17,000–18,000 plus about HK$6,000 for the crown; HKU resident-dentist clinic from HK$23,000; private hospitals HK$40,000–45,000^6,9–12.

Is there a difference between "種牙" and "植牙" fees?

No. Both terms mean the same treatment. What matters on a quote is whether the crown, abutment, scan and any grafting are included, not the wording.

What is a reasonable price for an implant in Hong Kong?

Published lists run from HK$17,000 (clinic fixture) to HK$45,000 (private hospital); there is no single "fair" price. Compare providers item by item against the same checklist^9–12.

Does the implant fee include the crown?

It depends. One clinic includes anaesthesia, medication and the scan but adds about HK$6,000 for the crown^9,10; private hospitals price the implant per unit at HK$40,000–45,000, with HKSH stating the prosthesis is included and Union not specifying^11,12. Ask before you sign.

Which dentist do you recommend for implants?

This site does not recommend individual dentists. Check the Dental Council specialist register for oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics or periodontology, then compare itemised quotes⁸.

How much cheaper is an implant in Shenzhen?

About ¥7,000 at public hospitals after procurement reform, ¥6,000–20,780 at private providers; add the cost of repeat trips and the follow-up route if something goes wrong^13–15,17.

Does minimally invasive (computer-guided) implant surgery cost more?

Guided surgery starts with a 3D scan to plan where the implant will go. Some clinics state that their implant fee already includes the scan^9,10, but whether a surgical guide is charged separately varies, so ask each provider; see how to read a dental quote. The Department of Health notes that newer techniques may not match the success rate of conventional implant methods, and that not everyone is suitable for implants². The choice of technique should follow your bone assessment, not price alone.

Are 2024 or 2025 implant prices online still accurate?

Fee schedules change: the HKU Faculty of Dentistry clinic schedule cited here took effect on 2025-09-03, Union Hospital's on 2026-05-01 and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital's on 2026-08-01^6,11,12, and every figure on this page was checked on 2026-09-25. Prices in older articles may not reflect current fees, so rely on the provider's latest written quote before starting treatment; section 1.4 of the Dental Council's Code of Professional Discipline says patients may ask for a quote before treatment¹⁸.

How long does an implant take from start to finish?

After the implant is placed, it usually takes 3 to 6 months for the bone and the implant to heal together². Cambridge University Hospitals (NHS) says total treatment usually takes at least a year from start to finish, and healing can take longer; smokers have a much higher failure rate and are expected to stop smoking at least six months before treatment¹⁹. Regular check-ups and cleaning are still needed afterwards; for a loose implant or inflamed gums, see loose implants and peri-implantitis.

Related guides

• Hong Kong dental fees: sourced public, subsidised, private and Shenzhen prices for ten common treatments.
• Hong Kong vs Shenzhen implant cost: follow-up, parts and complaint routes behind the price gap.
• Implant quality checklist: 10 questions to ask before you start.
• Implant vs bridge vs denture: price, lifespan and fit.
• Removable dentures: types and care: the non-surgical alternative.

Sources

1. Department of Health: General Public Sessions (public dental services). dh.gov.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.
2. Department of Health, Oral Health Education Unit: Dental implants. toothclub.gov.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.
3. Department of Health: Introduction to the Community Dental Support Programme. communitydental.gov.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.
4. Department of Health: Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme, background. hcv.gov.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.
5. Department of Health: Elderly Health Care Voucher, provider categories and restrictions on use. hcv.gov.hk (categories), hcv.gov.hk (restrictions). Checked 2026-09-25.
6. HKU Faculty of Dentistry, Integrated Advanced Dentistry clinic: Schedule of fees for resident dentists (effective 2025-09-03). iad.facdent.hku.hk (PDF). Checked 2026-09-25.
7. Prince Philip Dental Hospital: Schedule of fees for teaching patients (effective 2026-03-01) and teaching-patient registration information (eligibility depends on meeting the hospital's teaching requirements). ppdh.org.hk (fee schedule), teaching-patient registration information. Checked 2026-09-25.
8. Dental Council of Hong Kong: General register and specialist registers (eight specialties). dchk.org.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.
9. Private clinic market reference: Bowtie (insurer): dental implant methods, process, risks and prices (Chinese) (20 May 2026; general private clinics, single implant total HK$15,000–28,000); this site also checked two private clinics' published price lists in Sep 2026 (not named or linked, to stay neutral). checked 5 Oct 2026.
10. Implant fixture and crown itemised prices: taken from private clinics' published price lists checked by this site in Sep 2026 (not named or linked, to stay neutral); market reference only, no neutral published figure found yet. checked 5 Oct 2026.
11. Union Hospital: Dental Centre charges (effective 2026-05-01). union.org (PDF). Checked 2026-09-25.
12. Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital: Dental Centre charges (effective 2026-08-01). hksh.com (PDF). Checked 2026-09-25.
13. National Healthcare Security Administration (China): Dental implant volume-based procurement and service-fee regulation (2024-01-12). nhsa.gov.cn. Checked 2026-09-25.
14. Southern Metropolis Daily: Single-implant cost at Guangdong public hospitals falls to about ¥7,000 (2023-09-22). epaper.oeeee.com. Checked 2026-09-25.
15. Sky Post: Dental care across the border, fees at six Shenzhen dental hospitals and clinics (2024-07-15). skypost.hk. Checked 2026-09-24 (via the /fees hub).
16. Economic Digest: Mainland dental fees (2026-09-21). edigest.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.
17. Consumer Council: Dental service complaints, CHOICE issue 572 (2024-06) and press release 2024-06-17. consumer.org.hk (complaint digest), consumer.org.hk (press release). Checked 2026-09-25.
18. Dental Council of Hong Kong: Code of Professional Discipline, section 1.4 (fees and quotations) and 1.11 (specialist titles). dchk.org.hk (PDF). Checked 2026-09-25.
19. Cambridge University Hospitals (NHS): Dental implants in restorative dentistry. cuh.nhs.uk. Checked 2026-09-25.
20. Hong Kong Dental Association: Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance Programme (closed to new applications from 2026-01-01). hkda.org. Checked 2026-09-25.
21. HKSAR Government press release: Health Bureau enhances the Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance Programme (2024-06-25). info.gov.hk. Checked 2026-09-25.

※ Actual fees depend on case difficulty.