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Dental implants in McChord AFB typically costs $1,875–$7,500 USD. By type: single implant post and abutment $2,000–$4,700; single implant with crown $4,050–$8,000; bone graft (if needed) $420–$4,050. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Washington. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.
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Yes. None of the 2 McChord AFB clinics offering dental implants list an oral surgeon on staff in our data, so general dentists there typically provide it. Typical reasons to see an oral surgeon: bone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing.
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Coverage for implants varies widely. Some dental plans cover part of the cost as major care, often subject to waiting periods and annual maximums; many do not. Medicaid rarely covers implants for adults. Ask for a written estimate.
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Implant placement is done under local anesthetic, and many clinics offer sedation, so most patients feel pressure rather than pain. Afterward, soreness and swelling for a few days are common. Many patients say recovery is similar to a tooth extraction.
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1 of 2 McChord AFB clinics offering dental implants lists Saturday hours, including DOCS Dental: Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.
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2 McChord AFB clinics list dental implants in our data. 0 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. 1 is open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.