Hoeveel Kost Tandvulling (Composiet)?
A composite dental filling is a tooth-colored resin material used to repair cavities, cracks, or fractures. The procedure involves removing decayed tooth material, cleaning the area, and filling it with composite resin.
Zonder Verzekering
$250
Met Verzekering
$50
Medicare
$0
Nationaal Gemiddelde
$200
By Elena Bellini, MPH, Health Policy & Management · Last reviewed 2026-04-21 ·
Sources: American Dental Association Survey of Dental Fees 2025 · Methodology · Editorial standards Overzicht
A dental filling restores a tooth after a cavity, fracture, or small chip by removing damaged tooth structure and filling the defect with a restorative material. The procedure itself takes 30 to 60 minutes, usually under local anesthesia. Composite (tooth-colored) resin is the modern standard material because it bonds directly to tooth structure, comes in shades matching surrounding teeth, and requires less drilling than classic silver amalgam. Amalgam fillings are cheaper and still used by some offices, particularly for back teeth. Glass ionomer and resin ionomer fillings are sometimes used for primary teeth or areas with low bite force. Fees are billed by the number of tooth surfaces being filled — one-surface (occlusal only) fillings are cheaper than multi-surface (MOD) fillings that wrap around several faces of the tooth. Large or deep fillings that approach the nerve may need a protective liner, which can be a separate charge.
Wat de kosten beïnvloedt
- Material: composite (tooth-colored) fillings cost more than amalgam; ceramic or gold inlays cost substantially more than either.
- Number of surfaces: one-surface fillings are the cheapest; two-, three-, and four-surface fillings (MO, MOD, or complex) increase stepwise.
- Tooth location: posterior (back-tooth) fillings are typically billed higher than anterior (front-tooth) fillings of the same material.
- Adult vs primary tooth: pediatric fillings on primary teeth are a different code set and often priced lower.
- Provider type: general-dentist office fees vary; specialist or cosmetic-focused practices charge more.
- Insurance annual maximum: fillings count against the dental plan's annual benefit cap.
Hoe te Besparen
- Use your insurance's basic-services coverage; PPO plans typically pay 70-80% for fillings after deductible.
- Ask whether amalgam is appropriate for a back tooth where aesthetics don't matter — it's cheaper and durable.
- Consider a dental school clinic for low-cost fillings performed by supervised students.
- Request a pre-treatment estimate from your insurer so you know the patient portion before the appointment.
- Dental savings plans discount fillings 15-30% for uninsured patients.
- Use your HSA or FSA to pay the patient portion with pre-tax dollars.
Opmerkingen over verzekering en dekking
Dental PPO plans typically cover composite and amalgam fillings as a basic service at roughly 70-80% after deductible, subject to an annual maximum benefit (commonly $1,000-$2,000). Some plans reimburse composite fillings on back teeth only at the amalgam rate, requiring the patient to pay the difference. HMO dental plans cover fillings at a fixed copay. Original Medicare does not cover routine dental; Medicare Advantage plans may include a dental benefit. Medicaid pediatric dental coverage includes fillings at minimal cost-sharing. Pre-determinations help clarify coverage in advance. HSA and FSA can be used for fillings.
Data sources for this page
Cost figures on this page are compiled from the following sources, triangulated per the rules in our methodology:
- American Dental Association Survey of Dental Fees 2025 — primary CMS reference used as the Medicare-rate anchor.
- Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files (HPT MRFs) from a sample of major hospitals in each state, per the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule.
- Transparency in Coverage payer in-network rate files for commercial-rate cross-validation.
- State All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) summaries where published (Colorado, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Maine, Utah, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon).
Last reviewed 2026-04-21. See editorial standards for our fact-checking process and correction policy.
Range: $180 to $345 · 50 states shown
Kosten per Staat
| Staat | Zonder Verzekering | Met Verzekering | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $180 | $36 | $0 |
| Arkansas | $188 | $38 | $0 |
| West Virginia | $188 | $38 | $0 |
| Alabama | $195 | $39 | $0 |
| Oklahoma | $195 | $39 | $0 |
| Kentucky | $213 | $43 | $0 |
| Louisiana | $215 | $43 | $0 |
| Iowa | $220 | $44 | $0 |
| New Mexico | $220 | $44 | $0 |
| South Carolina | $220 | $44 | $0 |
| South Dakota | $220 | $44 | $0 |
| Kansas | $223 | $45 | $0 |
| North Dakota | $223 | $45 | $0 |
| Idaho | $225 | $45 | $0 |
| Nebraska | $225 | $45 | $0 |
| Tennessee | $225 | $45 | $0 |
| Indiana | $233 | $47 | $0 |
| Missouri | $233 | $47 | $0 |
| Utah | $233 | $47 | $0 |
| Wyoming | $233 | $47 | $0 |
| Georgia | $235 | $47 | $0 |
| North Carolina | $235 | $47 | $0 |
| Michigan | $238 | $48 | $0 |
| Montana | $238 | $48 | $0 |
| Arizona | $245 | $49 | $0 |
| Ohio | $245 | $49 | $0 |
| Wisconsin | $245 | $49 | $0 |
| Maine | $248 | $50 | $0 |
| Texas | $248 | $50 | $0 |
| Florida | $253 | $51 | $0 |
| Minnesota | $253 | $51 | $0 |
| Illinois | $258 | $52 | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | $258 | $52 | $0 |
| Delaware | $260 | $52 | $0 |
| Nevada | $260 | $52 | $0 |
| Vermont | $260 | $52 | $0 |
| Virginia | $260 | $52 | $0 |
| Colorado | $265 | $53 | $0 |
| New Hampshire | $265 | $53 | $0 |
| Oregon | $265 | $53 | $0 |
| Maryland | $275 | $55 | $0 |
| Rhode Island | $278 | $56 | $0 |
| Washington | $278 | $56 | $0 |
| Connecticut | $300 | $60 | $0 |
| New Jersey | $300 | $60 | $0 |
| California | $330 | $66 | $0 |
| Massachusetts | $333 | $67 | $0 |
| Alaska | $338 | $68 | $0 |
| New York | $338 | $68 | $0 |
| Hawaii | $345 | $69 | $0 |
Veelgestelde Vragen
Hoeveel kost tandvulling (composiet) zonder verzekering?
De gemiddelde kosten van tandvulling (composiet) zonder verzekering in de VS zijn $250. Kosten variëren aanzienlijk per staat.
Dekt de verzekering tandvulling (composiet)?
De meeste zorgverzekeringen dekken tandvulling (composiet) wanneer medisch noodzakelijk. Met verzekering zijn de gemiddelde eigen kosten $50.
Dekt Medicare tandvulling (composiet)?
Medicare Deel B dekt doorgaans tandvulling (composiet) op voorschrift van een arts. Het gemiddelde door Medicare goedgekeurde bedrag is $0.
Beoordeeld door Elena Bellini · Laatst beoordeeld: 2026-04-21
Gegevens afkomstig van American Dental Association Survey of Dental Fees 2025. Laatst bijgewerkt: 2026-03-01. Deze informatie is uitsluitend voor educatieve doeleinden en vormt geen medisch advies. Deze website is uitsluitend bedoeld voor informatieve doeleinden en vormt geen medisch advies. Raadpleeg altijd een gekwalificeerde zorgverlener.