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Single tooth implants in Lansvale

Single tooth implants
in Lansvale

When one tooth is gone and the rest of your smile is fine

Losing a single tooth to a crack, decay or an old injury leaves a gap that changes how you chew and how you smile. A single implant puts a new root into the jaw and a crown over it, without touching the teeth on either side. At Odontologie Dental Care in Lansvale the single tooth implant cost starts from $3,999 for the implant, abutment and crown, and the planning visit is free.

Swiss-made Straumann implants with a crown from a boutique dental laboratory
Free consultation with photos, an OPG X-ray and a written plan

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Your next step

Book a free single implant consultation

Come in to our Lansvale practice on the Hume Highway, with parking at the front and back. We photograph the gap, take an OPG X-ray, tell you plainly whether an implant suits it, and give you a written treatment plan with the fees and timeline. Payment options are explained before you decide anything. A $75 deposit holds your free consultation, and it is refunded when you attend or if you give us 48 hours' notice to cancel.

Book a Free Consultation (02) 9725 6241

Photos and OPG X-ray included
Written treatment plan with fees and timeline
Payment options explained
No obligation to go ahead

Transparent pricing

Single tooth implant cost in Lansvale

Treatment	Price
Implant consultation and treatment plan	Free
3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan	$220
Single tooth implant (unrestored)	from $1,999
Single tooth implant (implant, abutment and crown)	from $3,999

What moves the fee for one implant: whether the old tooth needs removing, whether a bone graft is needed, whether you choose IV sedation, and the crown material. Each item is listed in your written plan before you agree to anything. For a wider look at what implants cost in Australia and why prices vary, read our dental implant cost guide.

Odontologie Dental Care offers humm and Afterpay, subject to approval, so a single implant can be paid off over time. See our payment options.

Illustration of a single gap in a row of teeth where one tooth has been lost

Is it right for you?

Who suits a single tooth implant?

A single implant is designed for one missing tooth, or one tooth that cannot be saved and is coming out. Good candidates usually share a few things:

Healthy gums. Gum disease is treated and settled first, because infection is the main threat to an implant over time.
Enough bone in the spot. Bone shrinks after a tooth is lost. When there is too little, a bone graft can often rebuild it before or during placement.
A fully grown jaw. Implants are for adults whose jaw has stopped growing.
Reasonable general health. Conditions such as poorly controlled diabetes, and smoking, slow healing, so we talk these through openly.

If an implant is not the right fit, we explain why and what else could close the gap, such as a bridge or a partial denture. People come to our Hume Highway practice from Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Fairfield, Liverpool and across south-west Sydney for this assessment.

Exploded view of a dental implant showing the titanium post, the abutment and the crown

What you are paying for

Implant crown, abutment and post

The price of a restored implant covers three separate parts, and it helps to know what each one does.

The post. We use Straumann implants, made in Switzerland from titanium. The post is set where the root used to be and the bone grows onto it, which is what makes it stable enough to chew on.
The abutment. This short connector screws into the post and rises through the gum. It sets the height and angle of the new tooth.
The implant crown. The visible tooth is made by a boutique dental laboratory to the shape and shade agreed with you. On a front tooth the focus is on how it looks next to its neighbours; on a back tooth it is shaped for chewing load.

Some people choose to have the implant placed now and the crown made later, which is why the price list also shows the implant on its own.

Render of a single implant crown replacing a back molar between two natural teeth

Back teeth

Replacing a molar with a single implant

Molars do most of the grinding when you eat, so a lost back tooth is often felt more than it is seen. The tooth behind the gap may tip forward and the one above can drop down into the space, which slowly changes your bite.

Back teeth bring their own planning questions. The bone can be thinner after an extraction, and in the upper jaw the sinus sits close above the roots. A 3D scan shows how much room there is and whether a graft is wise. Our molar dental implant guide goes into more detail on back-tooth implants.

Timeline

How long does a single implant take?

For a straightforward case, allow about three to six months from placement to the finished crown. You spend only a few hours of that in the chair. The waiting is the bone bonding to the implant, and rushing it raises the risk of the implant failing to settle.

A few things change the timeline:

An extraction first. If the tooth is still there, it comes out first. Sometimes the implant can be placed the same day; other times the site heals for a few months. Our article on the tooth extraction to implant timeline explains the choices.
A bone graft. Building up bone adds healing time before or after placement.
Your own healing. Everyone heals at a different pace, and we only move to the next stage when the site is ready. Read about the healing stages if you like to know what is happening underneath.

If the gap shows when you smile, ask about a temporary tooth for the healing months.

Render of a three-unit bridge held on two crowned natural teeth either side of a gap

Comparing options

Is an implant better than a bridge for one tooth?

A conventional bridge closes a single gap by crowning the teeth on each side and hanging a false tooth between them. It can be finished in a few weeks and often costs less upfront. The trade-off is that those two teeth are filed down to hold it, and the bone under the false tooth keeps shrinking because nothing sits in it.

An implant stands on its own. The neighbouring teeth are left as they are, it is cleaned like a normal tooth with floss, and the post gives the bone something to hold onto. When the teeth beside the gap already have large fillings or crowns, a bridge can make more sense, so we compare both at the consultation. Our crowns and bridges page covers the bridge option.

How it works

The four stages of a single tooth implant

Most of the work happens in the first and last visits. The months in between are mainly the jaw healing around the implant, while you go about your normal routine.

Cross-section of a jaw with one missing tooth between two healthy neighbours

Assess the gap

At your free consultation we photograph the site, take an OPG X-ray and look at the gum and the teeth beside the gap. If the bone needs a closer look we arrange a 3D cone-beam scan, then you leave with a written plan showing fees and a timeline.

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Cross-section showing a titanium implant set into the jawbone where the tooth root used to be

Place the implant

The area is numbed and the implant is set into the bone at the planned angle and depth. For one tooth this is usually a single, unhurried appointment. If you are anxious about surgery, IV sedation with an anaesthetist can be arranged.

Cross-section of a healed implant with an abutment connector fitted above the gum line

Let the bone settle

Over roughly three to six months the bone knits onto the implant surface. Once we confirm it is firm, a small connector called an abutment is fitted, ready to carry the new tooth.

Cross-section of a finished implant crown sitting level with the natural teeth beside it

Fit the crown

A digital scan records the space and a dental laboratory makes a crown in a shade chosen to sit quietly beside your own teeth. We check how it meets your bite, make fine adjustments and fix it in place.

Meet your implant dentist

Dr George Sakoutis

Principal Dentist · BDS (Syd)

Dr George Sakoutis earned his Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Sydney and has practised in Lansvale since 1988, with a focus on family, cosmetic and implant dentistry.

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Other implant options

Missing more than one tooth?

When there are two or more gaps, a different design may need fewer implants and cost less overall. Browse all our dental implant options or ask at your free consultation.

Multiple tooth implants

Two or more missing teeth, replaced with individual implants or a short implant bridge.

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Implant-supported bridges

Three or more teeth in a row carried on a fixed bridge, with no crowns cut on healthy teeth.

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Implant-supported dentures

A full or partial denture that clips onto implants so it holds firm while you eat and speak.

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All-On-4 dental implants

A complete fixed arch of teeth on four implants, for people missing most or all of their teeth.

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Good to know

Single Tooth Implants - frequently asked

How much does a single tooth implant cost?

At Odontologie Dental Care a single tooth implant with its abutment and crown starts from $3,999, and the implant on its own starts from $1,999. A 3D cone-beam scan, if you need one, is $220. Extractions, bone grafts and IV sedation are extra when they are required, and every item is set out in your written plan. Our implant cost guide explains typical Australian price ranges.

How long does a single implant take?

Usually three to six months from placement to the fitted crown. Placement is one appointment and the abutment and crown take two shorter visits. An extraction or a graft beforehand can add a few months.

Is an implant better than a bridge for one tooth?

It depends on the teeth beside the gap. An implant leaves them untouched and supports the bone, while a bridge needs them crowned but is quicker. If those teeth already need crowns, a bridge may suit you. We compare both with you at the consultation.

Does a single implant hurt?

The area is fully numbed, so most people feel pressure and vibration rather than sharp pain during placement. Expect some tenderness and mild swelling for a few days afterwards, usually managed with over-the-counter pain relief. IV sedation with an anaesthetist is available if you are anxious.

What are the risks of a single tooth implant?

Possible problems include infection, slow healing, the implant not bonding to the bone, and, rarely, nerve irritation or sinus involvement for upper back teeth. Careful planning with X-rays and a 3D scan lowers these risks, and we explain the ones that apply to you. Our advice to every implant patient: "Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner." You are welcome to take your written plan with you to that appointment.

Can the implant go in on the same day as the extraction?

Sometimes. If the bone and gum are healthy and there is no infection, an immediate implant may be possible. If the site is infected or the bone is thin, we let it heal first, which gives the implant a more stable base.

Will my health fund help with the cost?

Some extras policies contribute towards parts of implant treatment, often the crown, and the amount depends on your fund and level of cover. We give you an itemised plan with item numbers so you can check with your insurer before you start. See our health funds page for more.

How do I look after a single implant?

Brush it twice a day and clean between it and the teeth next to it with floss or an interdental brush. Regular check-ups and cleans let us keep an eye on the gum around it, since gum inflammation is the most common reason implants run into trouble.

How long does a single tooth implant last?

With good home care and regular check-ups, the implant post can stay in place for many years. The crown wears with chewing and may need replacing at some point, while the implant underneath stays where it is. Smoking and grinding shorten the life of both.

Still have questions?

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