Dental implants in China
Treatments available
| Treatments | Status in China | Status in US | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single dental implant (implant, abutment, crown) | Available | Approved in China | Shanghai Healthcare Security Administration |
Hospitals with documented programs
Informational listings from cited public sources, not recommendations.
What it costs
| Entry | Amount | Year | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental implant · Shanghai | ¥4,500 to ¥5,130 about $634 to $723 | 2023 | Shanghai Healthcare Security Administration and Shanghai Municipal Health Commission | Verified |
| Dental implant | ¥648 to ¥2,511 about $91 to $354 | 2024 | National Healthcare Security Administration | Verified |
| Dental implant | ¥4,500 about $634 | 2023 | China Daily | Reported |
Clinical trials
We link trials only; enrollment decisions belong to trial teams. Since May 2026, charging patients to join clinical research is prohibited in China, as reported by AFP.
Frequently asked
What is the official price cap?
NHSA guidance says the service fee for a single routine implant at tertiary public hospitals should in principle not exceed 4,500 yuan, covering exams, imaging, placement and crown fitting. Implant system (548 to 1,855 yuan) and crown (100 to 656 yuan) are billed separately.
[1] National Healthcare …[2] National Healthcare …Do caps differ by city?
Yes. High-cost regions may relax the target by up to 20%. Shanghai public hospitals may charge up to 5,130 yuan for the service portion.
[1] National Healthcare …[2] Shanghai Healthcare …What is not covered by the capped fee?
Per NHSA, the capped service fee excludes tooth extraction, periodontal cleaning, root canal treatment, bone grafts and soft tissue grafts. NHSA also publishes lists of institutions that committed to the price governance.
[1] National Healthcare …Sources
- Announcement on institutions committed to dental implant price governance
“Single routine implant medical service fees at tertiary public hospitals in principle do not exceed 4,500 yuan; 40 implant systems were selected at 548 to 1,855 yuan, averaging over 900 yuan; crowns range 100 to 656 yuan.”
- NHSA notice on special governance of dental implant service fees and consumable prices
“Regions with high costs may relax the target by no more than 20%.”
- Shanghai notice on dental implant service prices (Hu Yi Bao Jia Cai Fa [2023] No. 10)
“Total medical service fees for a single routine implant at Shanghai public institutions may not exceed 5,130 yuan.”
- Bulk procurement programs cut dental implant costs, boost market demand
“The average cost of a single dental implant has fallen from 15,000 yuan to between 6,000 and 7,000 yuan.”
Information only. Not medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Talk to your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.