Dental Implants in Mindarie

Often, yes, but we check the gap, the jawbone, your gums, your bite and your medical history before we say so. An implant crown suits some people. For others, a bridge, a denture, treating something else first or a referral makes more sense.

Bring any old X-rays, plans from another dentist, or the denture you wear now. They show us the history of that gap, not just how it looks on the day.

We’ll tell you which options are realistic for your mouth, and which ones aren’t.

Usually it’s a question of what has to happen first, rather than a flat no. Active gum disease, smoking, a health condition that isn’t under control, pregnancy, heavy grinding or a lot of bone loss can delay treatment or change the design.

After examining you, your dentist will say whether an implant is worth pursuing now. If the gums need treating, an extraction needs to heal or a bone graft is worth looking at, you’ll know before you commit.

If something is still unclear after the examination, we’ll say so, and explain what would answer it, such as more detailed imaging.

It comes down to how many teeth are missing, how many you still have, and the state of your gums, bone and bite. Your budget matters too, and we’ll keep it in mind from the first conversation.

One gap usually means one implant and one crown. Several missing teeth can be replaced with separate implants or a bridge held by implants. A full arch takes the most planning.

We’ll show you the simplest option that would work, alongside the bigger ones.

The area is numbed with local anaesthetic first, so you should feel pressure rather than pain while the implant goes in. Afterwards it’s like any surgery: expect some soreness, swelling, bruising or bleeding, and the first week section above covers how long that tends to last.

One implant, a bone graft and a full-arch case can feel quite different afterwards, and people vary.

If needles, sedation or a bad visit somewhere else worry you, mention it when you book. We’ll go through how we keep you comfortable on the day, how to manage soreness afterwards, and when to ring us.

From the day it’s placed, an implant usually takes 3–6 months to fuse with the bone before the final crown, bridge or denture goes on. Some plans add time before that: for an extraction to heal, a bone graft, settling the gums or extra planning visits.

We’ll map out each stage, mark which visits involve surgery, and flag where the timing could stretch.

Yes, and for any surgery we’d encourage it. Take your itemised estimate with you, so the other dentist can see exactly what we’ve proposed and why.

If they suggest something different, bring it back and we’ll talk through where the two plans part ways.

Nothing is booked until you’re comfortable with the plan, whoever you end up seeing.

Dr Michael Shams, our principal dentist, restores implants here: the crown, bridge or denture that sits on the implant, and how it meets your bite. Advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry and full-mouth rehabilitation are among his main areas of care.

At your consultation he’ll tell you who places the implant itself, and where, and whether any part of your care would be referred.

Before treatment starts, you’ll know who handles each stage: the surgery, the final tooth and the check-ups.