Yes. While dental implants aren't specifically mentioned in IRS
Publication 502, the IRS says:
"You can include in medical expenses the amounts you
pay for the prevention and alleviation of dental disease.
Preventive treatment includes the services of a dental hygienist
or dentist for such procedures as teeth cleaning,
the application of sealants, and fluoride treatments to prevent
tooth decay. Treatment to alleviate dental disease includes
services of a dentist for procedures such as
X-rays, fillings, braces, extractions, dentures, and other
dental ailments."
If the implants improved dental function as well as appearance, the cost would be deductible. On the other hand, teeth whitening is considered cosmetic and not deductible.
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