How to best inquire about implant prices

[saminsanjose]

Hi,

I live in the San Jose Bay Area and need a dental implant. My understanding is that the price differences are enormous. I gathered a list of oral surgeons that are highly recommended, but I'd like to get a general idea of their price structure without having to be examined by each one of them. I don't really need an accurate estimate to my particular procedure, I just like to get a general feel where there are in the scale from low to high priced.
Is it appropriate to ask them for a list of standard prices? Any other way to get a feel of their priciness?

Thanks,
Sam