Top 10 Dental Implants in San Diego California

Top 10 Dental Implants in San Diego California

Compare San Diego-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 202610 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Mesa Dental is the strongest overall starting point in San Diego if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Fifth Avenue Dental Arts has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Floss in La Jolla is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

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Dental Implants Costs in San Diego, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Implant consultation + 3D CBCT scan$150 – $500
Single dental implant (post + abutment + crown)$3,000 – $6,000
Bone grafting (socket preservation)$300 – $800
Sinus lift (lateral)$1,500 – $5,000
Implant-supported bridge (3-unit)$6,000 – $12,000
Snap-in overdenture (2 implants, lower)$6,000 – $15,000
All-on-4 / full-arch fixed bridge (per arch)$14,000 – $36,000
IV sedation (per hour)$300 – $700
Simple extraction (prior to implant)$150 – $400
Temporary crown / healing abutment$300 – $700

Prices sourced from Precision Dental Arts (precisiondentalarts-sd.com), The Dental Express (thedentalexpress.com), Cali Family Dental (califamilydental.com), North Park Smiles (northparksmiles.com), Bonita Del Rey (bonitadelrey.com), Real Dental Costs (realdentalcosts.com), and Hughson Dental Implants (hughsondentalimplants.com). Single implant ranges reflect the San Diego metro benchmark of approximately $4,200 all-in per Real Dental Costs, consistent with local practice quotes of $3,000–$6,000. All-on-4 ranges reflect San Diego local provider data from The Dental Express ($14,000–$36,000 per arch). Procedures not explicitly priced in San Diego-specific sources (consultation/CBCT, bone graft, sinus lift, overdenture, IV sedation, extraction, temporary crown/healing abutment) are estimated using California and national regional averages. All prices are in USD as of 2026 and will vary based on case complexity, provider experience, and materials used. Many PPO dental plans cover up to 50% of allowed charges (typically capped at $1,500–$2,000 annually); financing options such as CareCredit and Lending Club Patient Solutions are widely available at San Diego practices.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Diego Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Diego appear in this primary ranking.

1

Mesa Dental

4.9(1.8k)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
99Smyleee

6215, Beadnell Way, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Documented for orthodontics in San Diego, with dental implants on the service list and 29 procedures on file.

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Mesa Dental is at 6215 Beadnell Way in Clairemont Mesa, San Diego — in the inland Clairemont Mesa neighbourhood north of Mission Valley, on Beadnell Way, which runs through one of San Diego's established mid-century residential and commercial districts. Clairemont Mesa's dense residential community, accessible freeway connections at the 52 and 163, and proximity to the Kearny Mesa employment corridor define the context for this Beadnell Way dental practice.

Holistic dentistry is explicitly listed as a clinical approach at this Clairemont Mesa practice — a specific patient care philosophy that attends to the systemic and whole-person health context of dental treatment, not only the isolated tooth and gum presentation. In the holistic dental framework, materials selection, metal-free restorations, and biocompatibility are considered alongside conventional dental efficacy standards. In the San Diego market, where health-conscious lifestyle and environmental awareness are prominent patient values, a holistic dentistry approach attracts patients who want their dental care to align with a broader wellness philosophy.

Prosthetics dentistry alongside full mouth rehabilitation and endodontics covers the advanced restorative scope at this Beadnell Way address. Dental sealants for paediatric preventive care, braces and Invisalign for orthodontic management, and family dental care make this Clairemont Mesa practice a comprehensive household dental option. The holistic framework extends to the selection of restorative materials that minimise systemic exposure — relevant for patients with sensitivities or those seeking biological dentistry approaches.

Oral cancer screening and periodontal care cover the systemic health surveillance and gum disease management scope. Emergency dentistry handles acute presentations. The 29-service scope at this Beadnell Way address is one of the broadest in north-central San Diego.

For Clairemont Mesa, Kearny Mesa, and Mission Valley-adjacent patients on Beadnell Way who want a general dental practice with holistic dentistry, full mouth rehabilitation, prosthetics, and endodontics, Mesa Dental's 6215 Beadnell Way address provides that combination in the heart of Clairemont Mesa.

Services:Dental ImplantsBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+25 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 99/1004.9★ · 1.8k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,808 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 99/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 99/100 · 4.9★ · 1.8k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published29 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

David Eshom, DDS

4.9(516)·18 km from San Diego Downtown
93Smyleee

245, 8899, University Center Lane, University City, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Invisalign focus in San Diego, with dental implants listed among 15 documented services.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Gum disease treatment, sedation dentistry, and dental implants round out the clinical scope beyond the cosmetic focus.

Services:Dental ImplantsAffordable Dental CareCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+11 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 516 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 516 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 516 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published15 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts

4.8(932)·279 m from San Diego Downtown
86Smyleee

300, 450, A Street, Core-Columbia, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

San Diego clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Dental Implants is on file among 27 procedures.

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Fifth Avenue Dental Arts is a caring general dentistry practice located in San Diego, California. Doctors Ramin Ghassemi, DDS, MS, and Nina Mojaver, DMD, Fifth Avenue Dental Arts offer patients of all ages and walks of life the very best in modern dental care in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Fifth Avenue Dental Arts functions around the cornerstones of excellence, experience, and esthetics. Its goal is to provide everyone with the individualized, specialized care that only its high standards, years of experience, and eye for esthetics can bring.

The practice provides a wide variety of high-quality dental services for the whole family, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, emergency dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, implantology, oral sedation dentistry, and extractions.

If you’re seeking dental care, consider this practice than Fifth Avenue Dental Arts. To learn more about the practice, reach out by phone or send an inquiry via the online booking tool.

Services:Dental ImplantsBracesCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic Dentistry+23 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 86/1004.8★ · 932 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.8★ Google rating across 932 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.8★ · 932 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published27 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

Origin Dental

4.9(353)·20 km from San Diego Downtown
89Smyleee

108, 9254, Scranton Road, Sorrento Mesa, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in San Diego; Dental Implants sits within 12 services on profile.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Dental implants alongside root canal treatment and scaling covers the restorative and surgical depth for the Sorrento Mesa professional patient.

Services:Dental ImplantsChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental Cleaning+8 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 353 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 353 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 353 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published12 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
5

Dr. Courtney & Dr. Anton Misleh DDS

4.9(232)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
88Smyleee

Unit 204, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Profile in San Diego flags pediatric dentistry; lists Dental Implants alongside 22 other documented services.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Dental implants and dentures cover the prosthetic tooth replacement range.

Services:Dental ImplantsChildren / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+19 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 232 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 232 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 232 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published23 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
6

Dentique San Diego, Nikou Rahbar DDS

4.9(186)·2.8 km from San Diego Downtown
89Smyleee

3570, Fourth Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

San Diego practice known for orthodontics, with Dental Implants among 23 documented procedures.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Prosthetics dentistry handles the multi-unit implant-supported and conventional prosthetic restorations that full mouth rehabilitation encompasses.

Services:Dental ImplantsCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+19 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 89/1004.9★ · 186 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.9★ Google rating across 186 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 186 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published23 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
7

Floss in La Jolla

4.5(286)·18 km from San Diego Downtown
83Smyleee

340, 4520, Executive Drive, University City, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

Documented for dental implants in San Diego, with dental implants on the service list and 11 procedures on file.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Full mouth rehabilitation is listed alongside cosmetic dentistry and implants — a clinical scope that places this University City practice in the comprehensive restorative category. Dental implants handle prosthetic tooth replacement.

Services:Dental ImplantsCosmetic DentistryDental BondingDental Crowns+7 more
Offers Dental Implants4.5★ · 286 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.5★ Google rating across 286 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 83/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.5★ · 286 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published11 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
8

Center for Dental Restorations

4.8(107)·3.7 km from San Diego Downtown
85Smyleee

Suite 300, 4033, Third Avenue, Hillcrest, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Dental Implants focus in San Diego, with dental implants listed among 18 documented services.

More about dental implants at this clinic

The practice name signals a restorative dental focus, and the service list confirms it: full mouth rehabilitation, prosthetics dentistry, implants, and sleep apnea treatment anchor the clinical offering. These cases combine periodontal management, implant placement for missing teeth, crown restorations for compromised remaining teeth, and occlusal design that establishes a functional bite across the entire reconstruction. Prosthetics dentistry at this Third Avenue address covers the implant-supported and conventional prosthetic restorations of multi-unit complexity that full mouth rehabilitation requires.

Services:Dental ImplantsCosmetic DentistryCrowns & BridgesDental Bridges+14 more
Offers Dental ImplantsSmyleee 85/1004.8★ · 107 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.8★ Google rating across 107 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 85/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · Smyleee 85/100 · 4.8★ · 107 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published18 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
9

San Diego Smile Dentistry

4.8(153)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
82Smyleee

123, 7710, Balboa Avenue, Kearny Mesa, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

San Diego clinic with a dental implants specialty — Dental Implants is on file among 14 procedures.

More about dental implants at this clinic

Dental implants offer a fixed and permanent option for replacing missing teeth. Dentures, both complete and partial, provide removable tooth replacement for patients with multiple missing teeth requiring a more economical or immediate solution.

Services:Dental ImplantsCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Crowns+10 more
Offers Dental Implants4.8★ · 153 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants, 4.8★ Google rating across 153 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.8★ · 153 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published14 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
10

True Design Dentistry of San Diego

4.8(109)·12 km from San Diego Downtown
80Smyleee

106, 4320, Genesee Avenue, Clairemont, San Diego, California

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in San Diego; Dental Implants sits within 28 services on profile.

More about dental implants at this clinic

True Design Dentistry provides an extensive array of oral care services including: ✔ Cosmetic Dentistry and smile makeovers ✔ Start to finish dental implant placement ✔ Invisible orthodontics (Invisalign) ✔ One-visit ZOOM! Our dental services include cosmetic dentistry, preventative care, orthodontics, oral surgery, emergency care, gum disease treatment, dentures, dental implants, and much more.

Services:Dental ImplantsAffordable Dental CareBracesChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+24 more
Offers Dental Implants4.8★ · 109 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Implants
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Implants and 4.8★ Google rating across 109 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Dental Implants · 4.8★ · 109 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every dental implants provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Dental Implants
1Mesa Dental994.9(1,808)
2David Eshom, DDS934.9(516)
3Fifth Avenue Dental Arts864.8(932)
4Origin Dental894.9(353)
5Dr. Courtney & Dr. Anton Misleh DDS884.9(232)
6Dentique San Diego, Nikou Rahbar DDS894.9(186)
7Floss in La Jolla834.5(286)
8Center for Dental Restorations854.8(107)
9San Diego Smile Dentistry824.8(153)
10True Design Dentistry of San Diego804.8(109)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Dental Implants Clinics in San Diego - California

6 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

#ClinicCitySmyleeeGoogleReviewsAction
#11Vaida Avery, DDSSan Diego75.65.0★101View →
#12Scripps Poway Dental Care - Sorrento ValleySan Diego71.54.8★177View →
#13Mission Boulevard Dental GroupSan Diego77.45.0★33View →
#14Philip Bradford DDSSan Diego73.34.9★33View →
#15The Dental Express RB/Poway – Dentist in Rancho Bernardo, CASan Diego56.24.3★105View →
#16Byung Sun Yoo, DDSSan Diego69.74.7★25View →

How to Choose a Dentist in San Diego - California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Dental implants in San Diego benefit from the largest concentration of military retirees and veterans on the West Coast — the Navy and Marine Corps retiree community that retires to the San Diego area at a rate unmatched by any other US metropolitan area, whose Tricare for Life and Tricare Retired Reserve dental benefits provide coverage that the active duty Tricare programme does not extend but whose self-pay implant investment at San Diego market prices is supported by the military retirement income of the senior officer and senior enlisted retiree. The implant specialist community in San Diego is entirely private practice trained — no local dental school provides the graduate oral surgery or periodontic residency programme that implant specialists in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York access through academic training facilities — and the USC, UCLA, and Loma Linda-trained implant specialists who chose San Diego's lifestyle established the specialist implant practice community that serves the 3.3-million-person San Diego County patient population. Dental tourism to Tijuana for implant placement at the private clinics across the border represents a meaningful patient flow that the San Diego implant specialist practice must acknowledge as the patient's alternative option.

Smyleee evaluated San Diego dental implant providers on ABOMS, AAP, or ACP specialist credentials and private residency training, CBCT guided surgical planning protocol, implant system quality, Tricare for Life and Tricare Dental Programme billing for military retiree patients, Tijuana cross-border patient comparison counselling and US-side advantage communication, Spanish and Tagalog/Filipino language consultation capability, and clinical outcome consistency at three and five-year implant survival and prosthetic function. These ten San Diego practices are the implant providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering specialist-grade implant care to the full military retiree, civilian professional, and immigrant patient community of Greater San Diego.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Diego, a single dental implant typically costs $3,000 – $6,000, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A simple extraction (prior to implant) in San Diego typically ranges $150 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A bone grafting (socket preservation) in San Diego typically ranges $300 – $800 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A sinus lift (lateral) in San Diego typically ranges $1,500 – $5,000 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Diego dental implants clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers dental implants before booking.
Many clinics in San Diego accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the San Diego metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Dental Implants expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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