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Dental implants in
Harrington Park and Oran Park
If you’d like to fix missing teeth, and you’d like a stable and secure replacement, dental implants are worth a conversation. The dentists at Oran Park Dental Care and Harrington Park Dental Care carry out single implants, multiple teeth implants and implant-supported bridges across both clinics.
The first step is a complimentary consultation where we look at your teeth, bite, bone density and general health, and talk through whether implants are a suitable option for you.
What is a Dental Implant?
An implant is a small titanium post placed into your jawbone, where it fuses with the surrounding bone over a few months. Once the implant has healed, a custom-made crown is fitted on top, giving you a replacement tooth you can eat, speak and smile with as you would your own.
Dental implants have been used widely in Australian dentistry for several decades. The treatment usually happens in two phases: the implant placement and the crown fitting, separated by a healing period in between to allow the bone to integrate around the implant.
Our dental implant treatments
Single Dental Implants
A single tooth implant gives you a standalone replacement that doesn't rely on the teeth either side, so unlike dental bridges, your neighbouring teeth stay untouched. This is often the preferred option when one tooth is missing and the rest of your teeth are healthy.
Multiple Dental Implants
For patients with two or more missing teeth. Depending on the number and position of the gaps, we might recommend separate implants for each tooth, or fewer implants supporting a small bridge between them. In a consultation we'll show you the options available for replacing multiple missing teeth and explain the trade-offs.
Implant-Supported Bridges
If you've got several missing teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge can replace them using fewer implants than one-per-tooth. We place two implants at either end of the gap and fix a bridge of three or more crowns between them, anchored to the implants rather than your natural teeth.
Bone Grafting
If your jawbone has shrunk after losing a tooth (which can happen naturally over time), we may need to build the bone up first with a graft before placing the implant. We'll let you know at your assessment if a graft is needed.
Same Day Dental Implant Placement
In some cases, a tooth extraction and an immediate implant placement can be done in the same appointment. Whether this is suitable depends on the condition of your tooth and the surrounding bone, so we'll assess your case at the consultation and let you know.
All cosmetic and surgical dental treatments carry potential risks, limitations, and require appropriate aftercare to support healing and long-term outcomes. An in-person consultation with a registered dentist is necessary to assess your condition and suitability. General risks associated with the cosmetic and surgical procedures offered can be found here.
What to expect from your
implant treatment
Consultation and Planning
We take 3D scans of your jaw and review your medical history before any preparatory work is done. You’ll leave with a written treatment plan and a quote, so you’ve got everything you need to think it over.
Implant Placement
The implant is placed into your jawbone under local anaesthetic in the chair. If you’d prefer extra comfort, IV sedation is available at our Oran Park clinic. The appointment itself may vary around 60–90 minutes depending on each case.
Healing
The implant fuses with your jawbone (a process called osseointegration) over a period of around three months. During this time you’ll have a temporary tooth or healing cap in place while the implant settles.
Crown Placement
Once your implant has integrated, we fit your custom-made crown on top. The crown is colour-matched to your surrounding teeth so it blends in.
Dental implants recovery
time and aftercare
You may experience some swelling and tenderness around the surgical site for the first few days. We’ll give you specific aftercare instructions, including how to eat, brush and rinse during the healing phase.
Looked after well, with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, dental implants are designed to last for many years. The crown on top may need replacement at some point, but the implant post itself is intended as a long-term tooth replacement.
Risks and Considerations
Dental implant surgery is generally well-tolerated, but as with any surgical procedure there are risks worth discussing before you commit to treatment. While the risks and considerations specific to your case will be discussed during your consultation, general information about treatment considerations and risks associated with dental implant treatment can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
With good care, the implant post itself is designed to last for many years. The crown on top sits in your mouth and gets used like a natural tooth, so it may need replacement at some point, similar to other dental restorations.
The procedure itself is performed under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel pain during placement. There's typically some tenderness and swelling for a few days afterwards, which most patients manage with standard over-the-counter pain relief.
Implant pricing varies depending on the number of implants needed, whether bone grafting is involved, and the type of crown fitted on top. We'll give you a written quote with item codes at your consultation so you can check your specific cover with your health fund. Private health funds may cover part of the cost depending on your level of major dental cover.
Book a Free
dental implant consultation
If you’re looking for an implant dentist in Oran Park or Harrington Park, we’d be glad to see you. Book a complimentary consultation at either clinic to talk through your options and what the treatment would involve.
