Our principal dentist Dr Vincent Wan has been featured in Australasian Dentist magazine for his work in orthodontic aligner treatment. Read the full case study to learn about the results he achieved for his patient.
Read Case StudyOur principal dentist Dr Vincent Wan has been featured in Australasian Dentist magazine for his work in orthodontic aligner treatment. Read the full case study to learn about the results he achieved for his patient.
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A permanent, fixed replacement for missing teeth. A titanium implant fused to your jawbone, topped with a porcelain crown that looks and functions like a natural tooth. Free 30-minute implant consultation.
Temporary Relocation
Our Queen Street practice (opposite the Uptown car park) is undergoing repairs after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Dr Vincent, Dr Allen and Dr Jenny are currently seeing patients at First Dental Studio, Level 1, 245 Albert St, Brisbane CBD — about 10 minutes from our usual location.
The closest thing to getting your natural tooth back
A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed into your jawbone where a tooth is missing. Over 3 to 6 months, the bone fuses around the implant in a process called osseointegration — essentially making it part of your jaw. Once integrated, a porcelain crown is attached to the implant, giving you a permanent replacement that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
Unlike a bridge, an implant doesn't rely on neighbouring teeth for support — so adjacent teeth stay untouched. Unlike a denture, it's fixed in place permanently — no removing it to clean, no adhesives, no movement while eating or talking. It's the strongest and most long-lasting way to replace a missing tooth.
We use titanium implants from ADIN and Straumann — two systems with proven long-term track records backed by decades of research. Titanium is biocompatible (your body doesn't reject it) and is used throughout medicine to replace joints, pins, and plates.
Three options for replacing a missing tooth — here's how they compare
A titanium post fused to your jawbone, topped with a porcelain crown. Permanent, independent, and the closest to a natural tooth.
A false tooth held in place by crowns cemented onto the teeth on either side. Fixed but requires preparation of adjacent healthy teeth.
Denture (Removable)
A removable plate with a replacement tooth attached. The most affordable option, but it needs to be taken out for cleaning, can feel loose, and doesn't prevent bone loss in the jaw where the tooth is missing. Best suited as a temporary solution or when implants/bridges aren't possible.
A single tooth implant from $4,000 — here's what that includes
A free 30-minute appointment to assess your case, take an intra-oral X-ray, and discuss your options. No obligation.
The titanium implant is surgically placed into the jawbone under local anaesthetic. A 2-hour appointment followed by 3-6 months of healing.
Once the implant has integrated with the bone, an abutment is attached and a porcelain crown is made to match your natural teeth.
X-Rays: OPG & Cone Beam CT
If advanced imaging is needed, we refer you to a nearby X-ray clinic rather than charging you in-house — it's significantly cheaper with Medicare. An OPG (2D panoramic scan) is bulk billed or subsidised. A Cone Beam CT (3D scan) is subsidised by Medicare with approximately $180 out-of-pocket. Other practices charge $200-$300 for both without Medicare coverage.
95%+ Success Rate
Dental implant surgery has one of the highest success rates of any surgical procedure — above 95% for routine cases. Using proven implant systems (Straumann and ADIN) with decades of clinical data behind them further reduces risk. We monitor integration closely over the healing period to ensure your implant is solid before placing the crown.
From consultation to finished crown — typically 4 to 6 months
Dental implant treatment is done across several appointments over 4-6 months. The healing time is the longest part — the actual chair time is straightforward. Here's what to expect:
It's Only Minor Surgery
Implant placement is done under local anaesthetic — the same numbing you'd have for a filling. Most patients are surprised at how straightforward it is. You'll be sore for a few days afterwards, but the procedure itself is comfortable. Penthrox sedation ($160) is available if you need it.
Same-Day Implant Placement
In some cases, the implant can be placed at the same appointment as the extraction — called immediate implant placement. If the bone around the extraction site is healthy enough, this reduces total treatment time, avoids a second surgical appointment, and can preserve more bone. We assess whether this is possible during the consultation and 3D imaging.
Download our guide comparing all three options for replacing missing teeth — costs, pros, cons, and longevity.
Download PDFBone grafts, implant-retained dentures, and All-on-4
If the jawbone has thinned after tooth loss, a bone graft can rebuild it to support an implant. This is minor surgery that can sometimes be done at the same time as the extraction.
Multiple missing teeth don't always need one implant per tooth. Strategic placement of implants can support a bridge or stabilise a loose denture.
All-on-4 — Full Arch Replacement
If all teeth are missing (or need to be removed), All-on-4 uses just four implants to support a full fixed bridge for the entire arch. It's a stronger, better-looking, permanently fixed alternative to a full denture — no removal, no adhesives. We assess suitability at the free consultation and can refer to an oral surgeon or periodontist for the surgical phase of complex cases.
Complex Cases — Specialist Referral
We handle implant surgery and restoration in-house for straightforward cases. For complex situations — significant bone loss, proximity to nerves, or cases requiring general anaesthetic — we refer the surgical phase to a specialist periodontist or oral surgeon, then complete the crown restoration for you at our practice. This gives you the best of both worlds: specialist surgical precision and the convenience of your local dentist for the final result.
Common questions about dental implants in Brisbane
Not sure if an implant is right for you? Book a free consultation — we'll assess your case, take an X-ray, and walk you through your options with no obligation.
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