Digital Dental Implant Institute — 37 Etna St, Gosford NSW
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A single dental implant replaces the root of one tooth with a titanium fixture, which supports a crown made to match the teeth beside it. Implants are not suitable for everyone — suitability depends on your bone, your gums and your general health, and is assessed with a 3D scan before anything is recommended.
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A titanium fixture is placed in the jawbone where the root of the tooth used to be. Over the following months the bone integrates with its surface — a biological process that takes time and cannot be rushed. An abutment then connects a custom crown to the fixture.
Because the implant is anchored in bone, it does not rely on the neighbouring teeth for support. That is the main clinical argument for choosing an implant over a bridge, which requires the teeth either side to be prepared.
An implant is a restoration, not a replacement for a natural tooth. It needs cleaning, regular review and healthy gums around it, and like any restoration it can fail. Those risks are set out below and discussed with you before you consent.
Most single-implant cases run over several months from placement to final crown, because healing sets the pace. Your dentist gives you an estimated timeline for your case — it varies with bone quality, the site, and whether grafting is needed.
Examination, medical history, and a CBCT scan to measure bone volume and locate nerves and sinuses. Gum disease and decay are treated first.
The implant position is planned digitally and a surgical guide made. You see the plan, the alternatives, and an itemised quote with item numbers before consenting.
The fixture is placed under local anaesthetic using the guide. Swelling and discomfort for a few days afterwards are normal. A temporary tooth can often be arranged for visible gaps.
Once integration is confirmed, the site is scanned and a crown made to match your other teeth. Ongoing reviews and cleaning keep the tissues around it healthy.
Doing nothing is a legitimate option in some situations, and a bridge or partial denture is the better choice for some patients. We will tell you which apply to your case, and why.
Implant placement is surgery and carries risk. These are discussed with you in full — along with the option of not proceeding — before you consent to anything.
A single implant is quoted in stages — imaging and planning, the fixture and surgery, then the abutment and crown — plus any extraction or grafting the site needs. That is why we quote after the assessment rather than advertising a figure.
You receive an itemised written quote with dental item numbers so you can check your health fund rebate before deciding. Payment plan options can be discussed at your appointment.
Enquire NowThe planning, surgery and costs are different when a full arch is involved.
Full-arch implantsOur clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia. You are welcome to visit, meet the team and ask questions before deciding on any treatment.
Book an assessment at our Gosford practice. If an implant is not the right approach for you, we will tell you that and explain what is.
