How Long Does the Dental Implant Process Take In Brisbane at Kallangur Dental?

Placing a dental implant usually takes about an hour per implant. The whole process, from first consultation to final crown, is usually spread over three to six months, and sometimes longer if a bone graft is needed. At Kallangur Dental Surgery, you will have caring Kallangur dentists who will carry out the procedure, explain each step and look after your comfort throughout.

What is a dental implant?

If you are missing a tooth, then it can be replaced with the help of a dental implant. The implant itself is a small post that replaces the root of the tooth. It is usually made of titanium, a metal, and some patients choose zirconia, a tooth-coloured ceramic.

The implant is placed in the jawbone, and once the bone has bonded to it, an abutment and a crown are added to complete the tooth.

Our caring dental team in Kallangur makes sure that you are carefully guided and prepared for the process. They keep your comfort in mind helping you go through the implant and healing process smoothly.

The dental implant procedure in Kallangur, Brisbane

All our dental procedures begin with a consultation. Our caring dentist in Kallangur will examine your mouth and take a 3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) scan, which is $220, to analyse your jaw structure. This helps us understand the extent of damage and identify a customised treatment plan which can meet your requirements.

You can ask questions and clear all doubts about the process, including information about the cost and length of time for completing the dental implant for you.

If you decide to proceed with the implant, then our caring dentist carries out further examinations and will collect necessary information for the process to be completed.

A date will be fixed for the process according to your convenience. Our gentle team of Kallangur dentists will then carry out the procedure on the appointed day. This will take approximately an hour for each implant.

Depending on your case, the implant may be left to heal under the gum, or a temporary tooth may be fitted on the day. Your dentist will tell you beforehand whether you will leave with a temporary crown, a temporary denture or a small healing cap, so you know what to expect while your mouth heals.

Post-procedure healing

You will receive detailed information on post-procedure care to make sure that you heal quickly. In the early stages, you may have to limit your diet to foods which you can easily chew. This reduces stress on the implants while they heal. Over the next three to six months, the bone bonds to the implant, a process called osseointegration, and we will conduct check-ups at regular intervals to track the healing process.

At the same time, we will work on creating a permanent prosthesis which will be placed on the implant after you have completely healed. After this, you will be able to return to your regular food habits.

Follow oral hygiene for your dental implants

Our caring dental team in Kallangur Brisbane will guide you on how to care for your dental implants by following oral hygiene. Make sure you visit the dental clinic for regular check-ups, so your dentist can check the implants and the gum around them.

At Kallangur Dental Surgery, a single dental implant with its crown starts from $3,999, and you receive a written, itemised quote after your free consultation. The consultation itself is free; a $75 deposit holds the booking and comes back to you at the appointment, or if you cancel with 48 hours' notice. Our dentists will look after your comfort at every stage. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks, and your dentist will explain them before you decide.

Reach out to us now to discuss dental implants for yourself or a friend or family member. We will be happy to book a consultation. You can call us at (07) 3886 0933 or visit us at Kallangur Dental Surgery, 1423 Anzac Ave, Kallangur, QLD 4503, Australia.