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For 77 years, our trusted practice has prioritised patient experience, offering a comprehensive range of services including Dental Implants. Our ethical, respectful and transparent care philosophy ensures that you receive the best possible care in a friendly and professional environment.
CUSTOMISED TREATMENT
Here at Brisbane Smiles, we will customise all Dental Implant Appointments to suit your individual needs and treatment plans. Temporary Crowns, Bridges or Dentures will be planned before treatment to avoid the appearance of missing teeth between treatments.
HIGHEST QUALITY
You can feel reassured that Brisbane Smiles and your Dental Implant treatment are designed to work. Our Dental Implant Crowns are hand-crafted in our onsite Dental Laboratory, using the highest quality materials. Our Dental implants not only address immediate functional and aesthetic concerns but also significantly contribute to long-term oral well-being.

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Get the smile you deserve with high-quality, custom-crafted, natural-looking Dental Implants at Brisbane Smiles. Whether you’re looking to replace a single missing tooth or renew your entire smile with TeethXPress, we have the perfect Dental Implant solution for you.
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Get the smile you’ve always wanted with professional, safe and customised Dental Implant treatment at Brisbane Smiles. Whether you want subtle refinements or a total transformation, we have innovative treatment options for you.
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10 Dental Implant Tips to Prepare for Treatment
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Choose Your Dentist Carefully After Having a Consultation
Selecting the right Dentist is essential when undergoing a Dental Implant procedure. Since Implants require multiple appointments and extended care over several months, you’ll want a Dentist who is both conveniently located and makes you feel comfortable and confident in their abilities. Take time to meet your Dentist during a consultation, ask questions, research their past cases and ensure you trust them before committing to the treatment. Your comfort and trust are key to a successful Implant journey.
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Understand the Procedure
Dental Implants are a more involved process than many other Dental procedures. Unlike fillings or crowns, Implants require integration with your bone, which can take months to heal before the final crown can be placed. The healing process might extend further if the bone is weak or requires additional procedures. It’s important to understand that Implant treatments often occur in stages and may take six months or more to complete, so patience and proper planning are essential.
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Check Your Bone Health
Before proceeding with Dental Implants, your Dentist will assess your jawbone’s health using advanced 3D scans. These scans allow your Dentist to perform a virtual surgery on the computer, providing a detailed understanding of the bone’s shape, density and overall suitability for Implants. This step ensures that the bone is strong enough to support the Implant, and your Dentist will explain whether any additional treatments, such as bone grafting, are necessary.
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Get a Comprehensive Dental Exam
A thorough Dental exam is critical before beginning an Implant procedure. Your Dentist will assess the overall health of your mouth to identify any potential issues that could affect the success of the Implants. Problems in other areas, such as gum disease or decay, may need to be addressed first to ensure the Implants are placed in a healthy environment. A comprehensive exam provides a clear picture of your oral health and prepares you for the Implant process.
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Discuss Sedation Options
Even though Dental Implant procedures are performed while you’re numbed and should feel no pain, it’s important to understand your sedation options. IV sedation, often called “twilight sedation,” can be used during Implant surgery to alleviate anxiety and ensure you’re comfortable throughout the procedure. With IV sedation, you’ll have little memory of the surgery and a more relaxed experience, making the process much smoother for anxious patients.
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Plan for a Recovery Period
While most patients experience only minor discomfort after Implant surgery, it’s important to plan for a recovery period, especially if multiple Implants are placed. Many patients can return to work the next day, but more complex procedures involving several teeth may require a few days of rest and relaxation. Discuss the recovery timeline with your Dentist to ensure you’re fully prepared for any post-surgery downtime.
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Maintain Oral Hygiene
Maintaining excellent oral hygiene is crucial both before and after getting Dental Implants. Proper brushing, flossing and regular Dental cleanings will ensure that your gums and teeth are healthy, reducing the risk of infection or complications around the Implant site. Good oral hygiene habits will also prolong the lifespan of your Implants, keeping your new smile healthy for years to come.
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Quit Smoking
Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for complications with Dental Implants. It restricts blood flow, alters the balance of bacteria in your mouth, and can impede healing, leading to a higher risk of Implant failure. If you smoke, it’s highly recommended that you quit before undergoing an Implant procedure. Studies show that non-smokers experience significantly better oral health and higher success rates with Implants.
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Review Dietary Restrictions
After your Implant surgery, your Dentist will advise you on dietary restrictions to promote proper healing. Softer foods are typically recommended immediately after the procedure to avoid placing too much pressure on the Implants during the early healing phase. Following your Dentist’s dietary guidelines will help ensure a smoother recovery and reduce the risk of complications.
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Commit to Follow-up Care
Dental Implants require ongoing follow-up care to monitor their success and maintain your overall oral health. Regular check-ups with your Dentist are essential to ensure that the Implants are integrating well with the bone and that no issues have arisen. Consistent follow-up appointments will help protect your investment in Dental Implants and support your long-term oral health.
5-STAR DENTAL IMPLANT REVIEWS
“At 74 years olf, I was sick of I’ll fitting dentures – I required upper Dental Implants. Plus, Crowns across my 6 front teeth. I chose Brisbane Smiles Toowong for their kindness, they ensured to explain every process of my 9-month journey.
I was scared of Dentists before, but I’ve turned the page being in the professional hands of Brisbane Smiles. Their Dental Practice is second to none, everything is done in-house. A wonderful caring team of Dental specialists. I am looking forward to my New Smile!”
— SUSAN
“Dr Paul McKay took very good care of me for my Dental Implant, he is thorough, extremely knowledgeable and very kind. All of the staff at Brisbane Smiles are lovely, their patient care is second to none!”
— POLLY
“I ended up with these beautiful teeth! My experience at Brisbane Smiles compared to previous practices was unbelievably different. I’ve encouraged my husband to come – the team makes you feel so comfortable, it’s so professional. You can tell they know what they’re doing and when you receive their advice, it’s good advice.”
— KAREN
FAQs
Who is a candidate for Dental Implants?
When you have missing, broken, loose teeth or severe gum disease, Dental Implants are a possible solution. There are very few cases that implants are not suitable for, but caution is needed in some cases. Studies show that implant complications (failures) occur in higher amounts if you are a smoker or have uncontrolled diabetes.
The main determinant for Dental Implant Suitability is available bone. Because bone is lost when teeth are removed, and because Dental Implants need to be anchored into bone, bone loss is not ideal. Modern 3D scanning technology allows us to assess the jaw bone shape and size to measure suitability for Dental Implants. In cases where minimal bone is available, Dental Implants are still possible, but you first require a procedure to rebuild the lost bone. This is called bone grafting.
Will I have a tooth during Treatment?
You will never be without a front tooth during your treatment stages at Smile Artistry. Depending on the circumstances, bonded-fixed teeth may not be possible, and in these instances we construct highly aesthetic temporary teeth in thin clear trays like whitening trays or ultra-thin mouth-guards which can be worn for the duration of the Dental Implant healing period. These teeth are designed to put minimum pressure on the area of the Dental Implant which will aid in better healing. Should treatment be on a back tooth then we will often recommend leaving the space as a gap, but if this is a concern to you we will endeavour to have a temporary in place. In ideal circumstances we will Immediately Load your Dental Implants which means you will have temporary crowns placed on your Dental Implants at the time of the initial surgery.
How long does it take for my Dental Implant to heal?
The time for bone to strengthen around your Dental Implant after placement is determined mostly by the strength of the bone and the amount of load the Dental Implant will take when the tooth is inserted. In general, Dental Implants take between three and six months to heal before your Porcelain Tooth is placed. The lower jaw will heal quicker, and usual time is about three months, whereas the upper jaw heals slower due to being weaker bone and takes closer to six months. Bone Grafts and Tooth Extractions can also slow down the process and add extra weeks-months.
What is the cost of Dental Implants?
The Dental Implant Cost Brisbane involve two stages. Firstly the Dental Implant is placed into the jaw bone. Secondly, after the Dental Implant and bone have healed and become solid in the bone, the top of the tooth, the Porcelain Crown, is constructed and inserted permanently.
So there are essentially two costs you need to know about for your Brisbane Dental Implant. However there may also be additional costs where bone grafting is required to replace missing bone, and costs where temporary teeth need to be made to replace the missing teeth during the healing time for a few months. In more complex situations, a guide may need to be created, and this is also an additional cost.
What does the Dental Implant Procedure involve?
A Brisbane Dental Implant Procedure is usually performed in the chair at your Dentist under local anaesthetic. This is because Dental Implant Brisbane Procedures are similar to having a tooth extracted or root canal treatment, or in some cases this method is quicker and easier for the patient.
The Dental Implant procedure involves pre-op medication and antibiotics, local anaesthetic, drilling to create the space in the jaw bone, and placing the implant into the jaw. Digital x-rays will guide the positioning of your Dental Implant into the best position. A healing cover will be placed on the Dental Implant and an x-ray taken to check the final Dental Implant position. Your procedure for a single Dental Implant Brisbane Smiles Placement will take less than one hour.
However, this is not always the case, and if you are on other medications or have major medical conditions, you may be referred for treatment with a General Anaesthetic. Treatment is performed by our highly experienced Dentist team of Dental Implant Specialist Brisbane.
How do I choose an Implant Dentist?
Your Dental Implant Specialist in Brisbane needs to be someone you trust to do the right thing by you. It is best that your General Dentist has a say in your Implant Dentist so that your continuing care in looking after your Dental Implant is convenient. We have found by providing General Dental and Implant Dental procedures is both convenient, practical and cost-effective.
There is no such speciality for Implant Dentistry as many different fields of dentistry are involved. Implant Dentistry requires a multi-faceted approach to ensure the final result is cosmetic, functional and healthy.
You may want to ask your Dentist about their experience in placing Dental Implants and what type of qualifications they have in the field. A Dentist placing Dental Implants should be a member of major Dental Implant Associations such as the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Your Dentist should be able to also produce before and after photos of multiple Dental Implant Brisbane Smiles cases similar to your situation. This displays their experience in treating your situation and also gives you an idea of the expected outcome that should be achievable.
Find Out If You Are Suitable for Dental Implants In Brisbane
Considering fixing a missing tooth or teeth with Dental Implants? Our experienced Dental Implant Dentists in Toowong, Brisbane can provide you with a comprehensive Consultation to discuss your best treatment options. Book in today and take the first step towards a healthier, more beautiful smile.