Dental implants in Lansvale,
for teeth that stay fixed

Prices vary between practices and with the work involved, but a single implant with its crown commonly costs several thousand dollars, and a full jaw costs considerably more. At Odontologie a single tooth implant with abutment and crown starts from $3,999, and All-On-4 starts from $19,000 per jaw. Your own fee is set out in writing after your free consultation. Our dental implant cost guide explains the factors in more depth.

It is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the bone has bonded to it, it holds a crown, a bridge or a denture. We use Swiss-made Straumann implants.

The implant is designed to stay in the bone for many years, and with good care many people keep theirs for decades. The crown or bridge it carries takes the daily wear of chewing and may need replacing at some point. Brushing, cleaning between the teeth and regular check-ups are what keep the gum and bone around an implant healthy.

You may be if you have one or more missing teeth, healthy gums, enough jawbone and general health that allows normal healing. Thin bone can often be built up with a graft. Some medical conditions and smoking affect healing, so we go through your health history. Suitability is confirmed at your free consultation.

Yes. Implant surgery is done with local anaesthetic, and if you are anxious or the surgery is longer, IV sedation can be arranged with an anaesthetist. You stay breathing on your own but feel relaxed and drowsy, and most people remember little of the procedure. You will need someone to drive you home. Read more about intravenous sedation.

For a typical single implant, allow several months from the first visit to the final crown. The surgery is one appointment, and most of the time is healing while the bone bonds to the implant. Extractions or grafting can add time. Your written plan gives the timeline for your case.

The area is numbed, so most people describe pressure rather than pain during placement. Afterwards some tenderness and swelling for a few days is normal, and it is usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief and soft food. Sedation is available if you are nervous.

They suit different situations. A conventional bridge needs crowns on the teeth either side of the gap, while an implant stands alone and leaves those teeth untouched. An implant also keeps the bone under the gap working. A bridge is quicker and costs less to begin with. We compare both for your mouth at the consultation.

Often, yes. The question is how much bone is left, because the jaw slowly shrinks once a tooth has gone. Your X-ray and, if needed, a CBCT scan show this, and a bone graft can rebuild the area where required.

Yes. A small number of implants can hold a denture that clicks into place, and four implants per jaw can replace a denture with a fixed All-On-4 bridge. See implant-supported dentures and All-On-4 for how each works.

As with any surgery there are risks, including infection, swelling and bruising, irritation of a nearby nerve, sinus problems for upper back implants, and an implant that does not bond with the bone. We explain these in detail and how they apply to you before you agree to treatment. We give every patient the same advice: "Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner." Your written plan is yours to take to another practitioner for exactly that purpose.

It depends on your fund and level of extras cover. Some policies contribute to parts of treatment, such as the crown or an extraction, and others contribute little. We give you an itemised plan with item numbers so you can check your cover with your fund before you commit. See our health funds page.

Yes. We offer humm and Afterpay, subject to approval. The options are explained at your consultation and on our payment options page.

Much like a natural tooth. Brush twice a day with a soft brush, clean around the implant with floss, interdental brushes or a water flosser, and keep your regular check-up and clean. Not smoking helps protect the gum and bone that hold it. If anything feels loose or sore, call us; our article on bad dental implants lists the signs worth checking.

Yes. The practice is on the Hume Highway in Lansvale, with parking at the front and back, and we regularly see implant patients from Liverpool, Fairfield, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Chipping Norton, Wetherill Park and further across south-west Sydney.