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Best Dental Implant Dentists in Portales, NM (2026)

3 clinics offering dental implants, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Best overall for dental implants: Eastern Family Dentistry, ranked #1 of 3 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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3 Portales clinics list dental implants and are ranked here by service score. None list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 3 implants dentists in Portales at a glance

Top 3 implants dentists in Portales at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Eastern Family Dentistry37
2Peter L. Thompson, DDS37
3La Casa Family Dentistry: Gangadhar Immanni, DDS33

The 3 best implants dentists in Portales, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

Scores below: based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. #2 Peter L. Thompson, DDS

    123 W 2nd St, Portales, NM 88130, United States

    37/100

    Ranked #2 for dental implants in Portales on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–3 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Thompson considers himself blessed to have been able to help so many people reclaim beautiful smiles and healthy mouths. He never recommends any sort of treatment that he wouldn’t want performed on his own smile, and he’ll work with the rest of our team to deliver a dental experience that leaves even the most anxious of patients comfortable and confident in scheduling their next appointment. We look forward to helping you schedule your first visit so that you can…

    From Peter L. Thompson, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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What are dental implants?

A dental implant is a small titanium or zirconia post placed in the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. After it fuses with the bone, a crown, bridge or denture is attached on top. Implants need enough healthy bone and gum to support them.

Dental implants: specialist or general dentist?

Implants are placed by oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists with extra implant training. Specialists are often recommended when bone grafting, sinus lifts, or full-arch cases like All-on-4 are involved. The crown is often made by a general dentist or prosthodontist.

None of Portales's 3 clinics offering dental implants list an oral surgeon on staff in our data yet. See oral surgeons in Portales

How much do dental implants cost in Portales?

Typical ranges in USD for Portales, NM. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental implants cost in Portales?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Single implant post and abutment$1,600–$3,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Single implant with crown$3,250–$6,400DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
Bone graft (if needed)$340–$3,250DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—
All-on-4 full arch, per arch$16,100–$32,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental implants cost guide for Portales

What to expect from dental implants

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental implants: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsTypically 3–6 visits over several months
Chair timeAbout 1–2 hours to place a single implant
RecoveryA few days of soreness; the implant usually needs 3–6 months to fuse before the final crown
When to see a specialistBone loss that needs grafting, multiple missing teeth, full-arch replacement, or medical conditions affecting healing

How we ranked Portales implants dentists

We scored 3 Portales clinics offering dental implants on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portales data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental implants in Portales: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental implants dentist in Portales?

Eastern Family Dentistry ranks #1 of 3 Portales clinics offering dental implants by DentistsRanked service score. Peter L. Thompson, DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data, plus a bonus for an oral surgeon on staff.

How much do dental implants cost in Portales, NM?

Dental implants in Portales typically costs $1,500–$6,000 USD. By type: single implant post and abutment $1,600–$3,750; single implant with crown $3,250–$6,400; bone graft (if needed) $340–$3,250. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for New Mexico. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Do general dentists in Portales do dental implants?

Yes. None of the 3 Portales 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.

Are dental implants covered by insurance or Medicaid in New Mexico?

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.

Do dental implants hurt?

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.

How many dentists offer dental implants in Portales?

3 Portales clinics list dental implants in our data. 0 of them list an oral surgeon on staff. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Portales

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 3 clinics.