What Is A Dental Implant?
An implant is a titanium post placed surgically into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. Over a period of months the bone integrates with the surface of the implant. Once healed, an abutment and a crown, bridge or denture attachment are fitted to it.
Treatment is usually staged. Assessment and planning come first, then placement, then a healing period, then the restoration. In some cases bone grafting or other preparatory treatment is needed before an implant can be placed.
Implants are one way of replacing missing teeth. A bridge, a denture, or leaving the space are also options, and each has advantages and disadvantages that should be weighed against your circumstances.
When Implants May Be Considered
Implant treatment may be discussed where:
Implants are not suitable for everyone. Untreated gum disease, insufficient bone, smoking, poorly controlled diabetes, some medications and certain medical conditions can affect suitability or healing. Suitability is determined at consultation.
The Treatment Process
What implant treatment generally involves at our Brunswick practice.
A clinical examination, imaging and a review of your medical history. Your practitioner assesses the bone and gums and prepares a staged treatment plan with costs.
Where needed, gum treatment, extraction or bone grafting is completed first, with its own healing period before the implant is placed.
The implant is placed under local anaesthetic. A healing period follows, commonly several months, while the bone integrates with the implant.
Once healed, the crown, bridge or denture attachment is fitted. Ongoing reviews and professional cleaning monitor the implant and surrounding tissues.
Implants, Bridges And Dentures Compared
General information only. The appropriate option depends on your individual clinical circumstances.
What Implant Treatment May Offer
For suitable cases, implant treatment may:
Outcomes vary between individuals and depend on your clinical circumstances, your oral health and how closely aftercare instructions are followed. No particular result can be guaranteed.
Risks And Considerations
Implant treatment is surgical and carries risks, including:
Your practitioner will discuss the risks relevant to your circumstances, along with the alternatives and their associated risks, before any treatment begins.
Caring For Dental Implants
Patients with implants are generally advised to:
Instructions are tailored to your individual treatment plan. If you have concerns after treatment, contact the practice for assessment.
Why Choose Brunswick Dental Practice For Implants?
Our Brunswick practice provides implant assessment, placement and restoration as part of a broader range of general and cosmetic dental services, with alternatives discussed alongside implant treatment.
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Bone volume, gum health, your medical history and habits such as smoking are assessed before implant treatment is proposed.
You receive a written treatment plan and an itemised quote before any treatment begins, so the fees are clear up front.
Payment plan options can be discussed at your consultation. Terms and conditions apply.
Bridges, dentures and leaving the space are discussed with their advantages and disadvantages, rather than implants being assumed.
Treatment is set out in stages — preparation, placement, healing and restoration — with the cost of each stage identified before it begins.
Fees, Health Funds And Payment
Fees for implant treatment vary according to the number of implants, whether preparatory treatment such as bone grafting is required, and the type of restoration.
A written treatment plan and itemised quote are provided following your consultation, before treatment begins.
Health fund rebates may apply depending on your level of cover — check directly with your fund.
Payment plan options can be discussed at your consultation; terms and conditions apply.
We accept all health funds and are a preferred provider for NIB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment is usually staged over several months to allow the bone to integrate with the implant. Preparatory treatment adds time. Your practitioner will set out a timeline for your case.
Placement is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the procedure itself should not be painful. Discomfort and swelling afterwards are common and managed with pain relief as advised.
This varies with oral hygiene, general health, smoking and the individual case. Implants require ongoing cleaning and review, and can fail. No lifespan can be guaranteed.
There is no upper age limit as such. Suitability depends on bone, gum health, general health and medications rather than age alone.
Smoking increases the risk of implant failure and complications. Your practitioner will discuss this with you as part of assessing suitability.
Inflammation of the tissues around an implant with loss of supporting bone. It is a significant cause of late implant failure, which is why daily cleaning and regular reviews matter.
Only where there is insufficient bone to support an implant. Imaging at the assessment stage determines this.
Depending on your circumstances, a bridge, a removable denture, or leaving the space may be appropriate. These are discussed at consultation.
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If you are missing a tooth, or have a denture that no longer fits comfortably, contact our Brunswick practice to arrange an assessment. Your practitioner will examine the area, review imaging and discuss the suitable options, their risks and the alternatives.
Call (03) 9386 7981 or use the enquiry form above. All treatment is provided by registered dental practitioners in accordance with Australian professional standards.
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The information on this page is general in nature and is not a substitute for individual clinical advice. Any dental procedure carries risks. Speak with a registered dental practitioner about your individual circumstances before deciding on treatment.
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