CGHS Dental Treatment Rates: What Is Covered and Are Implants Included?

CGHS reimburses routine dental procedures such as extractions, root canal treatment, fillings and scaling at fixed rates. A common question is whether dental implants are covered.

CGHS Dental Extraction Rates (effective 13 October 2025)

Dental codes carry no separate super-speciality rate. The OM sets the non-NABH rate 15% below the NABH rate for the same code.

• Extraction of a normal tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 340
• Extraction of a normal tooth, NABH — Rs 400
• Complicated extraction, per tooth, under local anaesthesia, Non-NABH — Rs 680
• Complicated extraction, per tooth, under local anaesthesia, NABH — Rs 800
• Extraction of a soft-tissue impacted third molar (wisdom tooth), Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Extraction of a soft-tissue impacted third molar (wisdom tooth), NABH — Rs 2,000
• Extraction of a bony impacted tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 4,250
• Extraction of a bony impacted tooth, NABH — Rs 5,000
• Orthodontic extraction, Non-NABH — Rs 638
• Orthodontic extraction, NABH — Rs 750

Scaling, Fillings and Gum Treatment

• Scaling, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Scaling, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Temporary restoration, Non-NABH — Rs 128
• Temporary restoration, NABH — Rs 150
• Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration, Non-NABH — Rs 510
• Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restoration, NABH — Rs 600
• Composite filling — occlusal pit / Class I, Non-NABH — Rs 425
• Composite filling — occlusal pit / Class I, NABH — Rs 500
• Composite filling — Class II, III, IV, VI, MOD or diastema closure, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Composite filling — Class II, III, IV, VI, MOD or diastema closure, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Curettage and root planing, per tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 298
• Curettage and root planing, per tooth, NABH — Rs 350
• Gingivectomy, per quadrant, Non-NABH — Rs 1,020
• Gingivectomy, per quadrant, NABH — Rs 1,200
• Flap surgery, per quadrant, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Flap surgery, per quadrant, NABH — Rs 2,000

Root Canal Treatment and Crowns

• Root canal treatment — single-rooted tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Root canal treatment — single-rooted tooth, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Root canal treatment — multiple root or canal tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Root canal treatment — multiple root or canal tooth, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Re-RCT — anterior tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,125
• Re-RCT — anterior tooth, NABH — Rs 2,500
• Re-RCT — posterior tooth, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Re-RCT — posterior tooth, NABH — Rs 3,000
• Crown — PMMA, Non-NABH — Rs 850
• Crown — PMMA, NABH — Rs 1,000
• Crown — all metal, nickel free, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Crown — all metal, nickel free, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Crown — metal with ceramic facing, Non-NABH — Rs 2,550
• Crown — metal with ceramic facing, NABH — Rs 3,000

Dentures and Braces

• Complete denture, per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 8,500
• Complete denture, per arch, NABH — Rs 10,000
• Removable partial denture — cast metal, up to 3 teeth, Non-NABH — Rs 3,400
• Removable partial denture — cast metal, up to 3 teeth, NABH — Rs 4,000
• Removable partial denture — acrylic, up to 3 teeth, Non-NABH — Rs 1,700
• Removable partial denture — acrylic, up to 3 teeth, NABH — Rs 2,000
• Fixed orthodontic treatment (braces), per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 12,750
• Fixed orthodontic treatment (braces), per arch, NABH — Rs 15,000
• Removable orthodontic appliance, per arch, Non-NABH — Rs 2,125
• Removable orthodontic appliance, per arch, NABH — Rs 2,500

Rates shown are as per the CGHS approved package rates (Office Memorandum F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024(PartI) dated 03.10.2025, effective 2025-10-13) (2025 (effective 13.10.2025)) and are subject to periodic revision. Always verify the latest approved rates on the official source.

Are Dental Implants Covered Under CGHS?

The rate schedule effective 13 October 2025 lists 111 dental procedure codes, and none of them is a dental implant. The scheme reimburses routine dental care such as extractions, fillings, root canal treatment, scaling, crowns and dentures within notified ceilings. If you are considering an implant, expect to pay for it privately and confirm the current policy on the official CGHS portal.

More Detailed CGHS Dental Rate Pages

This page covers the routine, most-searched dental rates. For the full 111-code dental schedule or a specific type of dental surgery, see:

• CGHS Dental Rate List: RCT, Crown, Denture, Braces and Jaw Surgery
• CGHS Rates for Gum Surgery, Apicectomy, and Restorative Dentistry
• CGHS Rates for Prosthodontics & Orthodontics in India
• CGHS Rates for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

How CGHS Package Rates Work

A CGHS "package rate" is an all-inclusive amount covering admission, surgeon and anaesthetist charges, operation theatre, nursing, routine investigations, medicines and accommodation for the standard length of stay.

High-value implants such as knee and hip prostheses, coronary stents, meshes, spinal cages and heart valves are not part of the package and are reimbursed separately against notified implant ceiling rates.

Under the Office Memorandum effective 13 October 2025, a non-NABH hospital is paid 15% below the NABH rate, and for the specialities the memorandum names, a super-speciality hospital is paid 15% above the NABH rate.

The published rate is the semi-private ward figure: a general-ward entitlement is 5% lower and a private-ward entitlement 5% higher. Hospitals in Tier II cities are paid 10% less and in Tier III cities 20% less than Tier I. Consultations, investigations, radiotherapy, day-care and minor procedures are the same for every ward entitlement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CGHS cover dental implants?

No. The rate schedule effective 13 October 2025 covers extractions, fillings, root canal treatment, scaling, crowns and dentures, but carries no dental implant code.

What dental treatments does CGHS cover?

Routine procedures such as extraction of a normal tooth (Rs 340 non-NABH), root canal treatment (Rs 1,700 for a single-rooted tooth and Rs 2,550 for a multi-rooted tooth, non-NABH) and scaling (Rs 850 non-NABH), within notified ceilings.

What does CGHS pay for braces or a denture?

Fixed orthodontic treatment is Rs 12,750 per arch (non-NABH) and Rs 15,000 (NABH). A complete denture is Rs 8,500 per arch (non-NABH) and Rs 10,000 (NABH).

Related

• Dental implant cost in India (private)
• CGHS Dental Rate List: RCT, Crown, Denture, Braces and Jaw Surgery

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.