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Expert insights, general advice & the latest advancements in implant dentistry.

How long does it take to place a dental implant?

The time required to place a dental implant depends on the complexity of your treatment and the number of implants being placed. For a single dental implant, surgery may take as little as 30–60 minutes. More complex procedures involving multiple implants, tooth extractions, bone grafting or full mouth dental implant treatment can take anywhere from […]

Will my implant treatment be complex?

The amount and quality of bone into which we can place a dental implant is different in each part of the mouth. For example, the bone at the front of the mouth can be much thinner which means a more complex treatment may be required to achieve a successful result. Teeth at the front of […]

Can I get a temporary tooth while the dental implant heals?

Yes. There may be a period of time when we need to leave the dental implant to heal before we can create your permanent crown or bridge. We’re able to provide you with a number of different temporary tooth options with different costs. If you’re having an immediate dental implant placed in the front of […]

What is digitally guided implant surgery?

We use a new and minimally invasive technique to place dental implants , using computer guided 3D printed surgical guides. This allows us to place dental implants using a form of keyhole surgery, making the process much quicker, safer and less invasive. Watch our video on keyhole surgery to see how it works.

How much does a dental implant cost?

Dental implant costs usually start from $4,500 for a single tooth implant. This includes: Surgical placement of a titanium implant Titanium abutment CAD-CAM milled monolithic zirconia crown Clinical radiographs (excluding 3D CBCT scan) Review appointments Total treatment costs vary depending on your individual treatment needs, and will factor in: How many implants you’re having placed […]

How experienced is my dentist at placing implants?

At Perth Dental Implant Centre, our head dentists have dedicated their careers to advanced dental implant care. Dr David Norcross brings over 15 years’ experience in implant surgery, having completed extensive international training including a Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry Programme with certificates from the Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE) and the University of […]

Do you accept private health insurance?

Yes, we accept all health funds. At Perth Dental Implant Centre, we are also a HBF Members Plus dentist. Following your consultation, we can check your available rebate through our HICAPS system or provide the information you need to contact your health fund directly. Depending on your cover, a portion of your dental treatment may […]

What is a fixed implant bridge?

A fixed implant bridge is a row of prosthetic teeth (known as a bridge) supported and stabilised by dental implants placed in the jaw bone. Dental implants behave like tooth roots helping to preserve jaw bone and facial structure and supporting surrounding natural teeth. A fixed implant bridge is permanently attached to your implants can […]

What is an implant-retained denture?

An implant-retained denture or overdenture is a full denture that is stabilised on one or more dental implants. Like a full denture, it’s removable, but instead of relying on suction to stay in place, it clips on and off dental implants for cleaning purposes and to be left out at night.

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