The "Gap" in the Golden Years For millions of American seniors, retirement comes with a rude awakening: Medicare Original (Part A and Part B) does not cover routine dental care, let alone expensive procedures like dental implants. With the average cost of a single implant ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, and a full-mouth restoration costing upwards of $40,000, many retirees feel forced to settle for uncomfortable, ill-fitting dentures.