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Call (02) 4216 99117/9-25 Captain Cook Dr, Barrack Heights NSW 2528Dental Implants
If you are missing a tooth, you may be weighing up your options. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that can support a crown, bridge or denture. Read the basics here, then contact the clinic to ask about implant care.
A $50 refundable deposit is required to claim a consultation. Ask us to explain your proposed care, fees and any private health benefit.
Tooth Replacement
An implant replaces a missing tooth root and can support a crown, bridge or denture. We assess your mouth before comparing implants with crowns and bridges, a denture or leaving the gap. If most or all teeth in an arch are missing, our All-on-4 information covers full-arch options.
Implant treatment usually involves several appointments and a healing period while bone grows around the implant. Timing varies with the procedure and your healing. We can explain the likely stages, review visits and any temporary replacement before treatment begins.
We check the available jaw bone, gum health, medical history and medicines before recommending treatment. Smoking, diabetes, gum disease and some other health conditions can affect healing or complication risk. Tell us about your health and read our gum disease treatment information if you have gum concerns.
Possible complications include infection, nerve damage, sinus problems and injury to the teeth beside the implant. To look after an implant, brush your teeth and gums twice a day and clean between the implant and your other teeth with floss, interdental brushes or a water flosser. A regular dental check-up and clean is part of looking after the teeth and gums around it.
Depending on the gap and surrounding teeth, a removable denture or tooth-supported bridge may be an option. A bridge can involve preparing neighbouring teeth, while an implant involves surgery and needs suitable bone. We can explain the risks, upkeep and costs of each realistic option.
Dental implants start from $5,000 as a guide. Your written quote will explain the proposed treatment and any additional procedures or reviews. See our dental fees, new patient offers and payment options. A $50 refundable deposit is required to claim an implant consultation.
This page is general information, so please call (02) 4216 9911 to ask whether implants suit you, or contact our team. You can take time to decide, compare the alternatives or get a second opinion before surgery.
General points to raise with a dentist
Points For Discussion
A dentist can check the health of your gums and teeth, and the bone that would hold an implant, before talking about tooth replacement.
Ask about the alternatives so you understand what may suit you.
Ask what looking after a replacement tooth involves over time.
Tell the dentist if you smoke or have diabetes, osteoporosis, a bleeding disorder or other conditions, and ask how they could affect your plan.
Ask how long the gap between the stages would be, what you would wear on the gap meanwhile and what each visit involves.
Ask what the quote covers, such as scans, the crown and any follow-up visits, and whether any steps could add to it.
Your Consultation
Explain what you would like to know about a missing tooth or teeth.
Ask what a dentist would need to look at before explaining your options.
Ask about the alternatives, risks, upkeep, timing and costs before you decide.
Use the form below to request a consult. Please avoid sharing sensitive health information through a website form.
A $50 refundable deposit is required to book a consultation.
If the form is not showing, open the form in a new tab, call (02) 4216 9911 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
These general answers can help you prepare questions for an individual conversation.
Dental implants in Shellharbour replace the root beneath a missing tooth; the visible tooth is a separate part attached above it. For a single gap, that replacement is a crown. This means an implant plan covers both surgery in the jaw and the tooth you will see and use.
Related information: crowns and bridges information.
Call or book online and say what you would like help with. Ask what your visit includes and what it costs. At the visit, discuss your concerns with the dentist; you can review any proposed treatment and its costs before deciding.
