The three parts nobody itemises
A "dental implant" is three components: the implant (a titanium root placed in the bone), the abutment (the connector), and the crown (the visible tooth). The single most common pricing trick in implant advertising — everywhere, not just Lebanon — is quoting the implant alone. The patient discovers the abutment and crown at the end, and the bill doubles. Any quote you consider, from any clinic, should state in writing that it covers all three plus the visits.
What determines dental implant cost in Lebanon
We don't publish prices, because an implant quote given before a 3D scan is a guess — and often a bait. These are the factors that genuinely set the figure:
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Implant system | Premium Swiss/German brands vs. economy systems differ in cost, documentation and long-term part availability |
| Bone volume | If grafting is needed first, it adds a stage and 3–4 months of healing |
| Crown type | Material and laboratory quality of the visible tooth |
| Scope | A single tooth, a bridge on two implants, or an All-on-4 full arch are entirely different plans |
What we promise instead of a number: a written quote after your 3D assessment that itemises implant, abutment, crown and every visit — fixed before surgery, nothing added later.
The honest timeline
- Assessment with 3D imaging. Bone volume decides everything — this is where we find out if you need grafting, and whether All-on-4 is an option for full-arch cases.
- Placement surgery, ~1 hour. Local anaesthetic. Most patients are back to work the next day and describe less discomfort than an extraction.
- Healing, 2–4 months. The bone fuses to the implant (osseointegration). Rushing this stage is the main cause of implant failure — be wary of anyone promising permanent teeth in a week on a standard case.
- Crown fitting, 1–2 visits. A colour-matched crown, checked against your bite.
- Review and maintenance. Implants need hygiene visits like natural teeth — gum disease around an implant is what kills it.
All-on-4: full-arch teeth on four implants
For patients missing most or all teeth in one jaw, All-on-4 places a full fixed bridge on just four implants — no removable denture, no palate coverage, and usually a fixed provisional bridge shortly after surgery so you're never without teeth. It's a well-established international protocol and it's available here in Beirut. Candidacy depends on bone volume, which the 3D scan answers in one visit.
A real case from this clinic
Severe decay and failing teeth, rebuilt into a complete smile — photographed here and published with the patient's written consent. More in the case gallery.