What is a Dental Implant?

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dental implantA dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium. The titanium implant is used to support a dental prosthesis (implant-supported crown, bridge or denture) that resembles natural teeth. Learn More

How successful is Implant Therapy?

Implant therapy is extremely successful. It has been used successfully for many decades in patients with missing teeth and numerous longitudinal (long-term) clinical studies have shown that Dental Implants are highly predictable. In fact, dental implants have a success rate of 85% to 98% over a 5 to 15 year period. Learn More

What are the benefits of Implant Therapy?

There are many benefits to Implant Therapy including Learn More

Am I suitable for Dental Implant(s)?

Implant therapy is suitable for most people. However, there are certain factors that may limit the success of implant therapy and even preclude implant therapy. These include: Learn More

Is Implant Therapy painful?

No. Local anaesthesia is used during the implant surgery making the procedure pain-free. Sedation is also available. Learn More

What kind of time frame is required for Dental Implant treatment?

The time required for the completion of implant therapy is case-dependent and can vary from 1 day (implant with temporary restoration), to 3 months (implant with permanent restoration), to 18 months (extremely complex cases requiring multiple grafting procedures). Learn More

How much does Implant Therapy cost?

The cost of implant therapy varies from individual to individual. It depends on your unique clinical situation and the type of dental prosthesis you desire. Learn More

Does my health insurance cover my Implant Therapy?

It depends on the particular dental cover you have with your health insurance provider. Please contact your health insurance company for further information.

How else can I get help with the cost of Implant Therapy?

You can claim a tax offset of 20% of your net medical expenses over $1,500. Your accountant can advise you about the tax deductibility of the health care costs. For more information go to http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/19181.htm