Dental Implants in Burwood

The cost of dental implants depends on a few factors: how many implants you need, whether bone grafting or a sinus lift is required, and the type of final restoration - a single crown, an implant-supported bridge, or a full-arch solution like All-on-4®. Because every case is different, we provide a clear, personalised treatment plan with itemised costs and finance options before any treatment begins, so there are no surprises.

Getting a dental implant is usually far more comfortable than most people expect. During the procedure, the area is fully numbed with local anaesthetic, so you'll typically feel only pressure or slight vibration rather than pain — many patients say it's easier than a tooth extraction.

In the days after surgery, it's normal to have some mild discomfort, swelling, bruising or tenderness as the area heals, much like after having a tooth removed. This can usually be managed with standard pain relief, ice packs and rest, and it settles within a few days.

Severe or ongoing pain isn't normal and can be a sign of infection or another complication, so it's important to contact your dentist promptly if that happens. If you have any concerns during your dental implant recovery, our Burwood team is always here to help.

Most dental implant treatment takes around three to five months from start to finish. This allows time for osseointegration — the process where the implant fuses with your jawbone — before your final crown or bridge is fitted.

The implant placement itself is usually a single appointment of about an hour. More complex cases, or those needing bone grafting beforehand, may take a little longer. At your consultation, we'll give you a realistic timeline based on your individual treatment plan.

With good care, dental implants are designed to last a very long time, often a lifetime. The titanium implant post fuses with your jawbone and becomes a permanent foundation, while the crown or bridge on top typically lasts around 10 to 15 years before it may need replacing due to normal wear.

How long your implants last comes down to a few things: how well you brush and floss, keeping up regular dental check-ups, not smoking, and avoiding habits like grinding or using your teeth to open packaging. Looked after well, dental implants are one of the most durable and long-lasting ways to replace missing teeth.

Caring for dental implants is simple, you look after them much like your natural teeth. Brush and floss them regularly, since implants can't get cavities but the surrounding gums still need to stay healthy. A few tips to help your implants last:

• Brush and floss daily, just as you would your own teeth, to keep the gums around the implant healthy.
• Use a low-abrasion toothpaste, as harsh or gritty products can wear down the surface over time.
• Consider a water flosser (oral irrigator) to clean around the implant more thoroughly.
• Keep up your regular check-ups and cleans at Dental 266, so we can monitor your implant and catch any issues early.

With good home care and routine dental visits, your dental implants can last for many years - often a lifetime.

If you still think your smile can use some touch-ups, you can safely use whitening treatments when you have your new implants. However, the treatment will not whiten your dental implants. Although it is possible to stain them, your dental implants will not stain at the same rate as your natural teeth. The following pointers can help you maintain your white smile and keep your dental implants looking great:

• If you’re unhappy with the colour of your teeth, consider having your dentist perform a whitening treatment before you get your dental implants. When creating crowns for your new implants, your dentist will match the shade of your dental implants to that of your teeth. If you whiten your teeth after having the crowns attached to your dental implants, the crowns will look more yellow than the rest of your teeth.
• Don’t smoke, and minimise your consumption of coffee, tea, and wine. Your natural teeth will stain much faster than your dental implants. If you don’t stay on top of your dental health, your teeth will become yellow while your dental implants remain white.
• It is possible to remove the crowns from dental implants and replace them with whiter crowns. However, doing so adds considerably to the cost of getting dental implants. If you decide that you’re unhappy with the shade of your teeth while already in the process of getting dental implants, then keep your temporary crowns for a while until you whiten your teeth. Keeping your temporary crowns doesn’t increase the cost of getting dental implants, and it helps you avoid the cost and inconvenience of placing new crowns on them later on.

In many cases, yes, but it depends on your individual situation, which is why a thorough assessment comes first. If you have active gum disease, this usually needs to be treated and brought under control before implants can be placed, as healthy gums are essential for long-term success. Where there isn't enough bone to support an implant, procedures like bone grafting or a sinus lift can often rebuild the area so implants become possible.

Smoking doesn't automatically rule you out, but it does slow healing and increases the risk of implant failure, so we'll talk through how it may affect your results and recovery. At your consultation, we'll assess your gums, jawbone (using CBCT imaging) and overall health to let you know whether implants are right for you, or what steps might be needed first.