Replace a missing tooth with a single dental implant
Single Dental Implant Service
Losing a tooth affects more than just your smile — it can have knock-on effects for your bite and your oral health over time. Across our Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide practices, a single dental implant is a long-lasting, natural-looking way to replace one missing tooth and restore how that part of your smile looks and works. Whether you’ve lost a tooth to injury, decay, or something else, our experienced team is here to help you weigh it up — starting with a free 60-minute consultation, so you’ve got proper time to ask questions and understand what’s involved before deciding anything.
How a single implant works?
A single implant replaces one missing tooth without relying on the teeth either side of it. It’s a titanium post placed into the jawbone, acting like a natural tooth root. Once it’s fused with the bone, a custom-made crown is fitted on top, designed to sit in naturally with your surrounding teeth.
What a single implant can offer:
- A natural look and feel
- Helps preserve the surrounding teeth (no need to alter them)
- Helps maintain the jawbone where the tooth was lost
- A durable, long-lasting solution with good care
- Can restores your ability to chew and speak comfortably
Dental implants are a surgical procedure and carry risks as well as benefits. Not everyone is a suitable candidate, and outcomes vary between individuals. A consultation with your dentist is needed to assess your suitability — read more about the risks here.
Our Dental Implant Services Include
Free Dental Implant Consultation
Your first visit is a full 60 minutes with one of our dentists, at no cost. We assess your oral health, review your dental history, and work out whether a single implant is genuinely the right option for you. Because implants are surgery, we make sure there’s plenty of time to talk through the procedure, the risks, the timeline, and any questions on your mind.
Please note: Dental implant treatment is a surgical procedure and, like any surgery, carries risks as well as benefits — including infection, nerve or tissue damage, implant failure, or the need for further treatment — and not everyone is a suitable candidate. Outcomes vary from person to person depending on individual factors such as bone and gum health, healing, and how implants are cared for over time. This information is general in nature and intended for adults; it isn’t a substitute for personalised advice. A full examination and consultation with your dentist are needed to assess your suitability and to discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives for your individual situation. You can read more on our Treatment Risks page.
Single Dental Implant FAQ’s
What is a single dental implant?
A titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth, with a custom crown fitted on top to restore how the tooth looks and works.
How long does the process take?
Usually several months from start to finish. After the implant’s placed, it needs time to integrate with the bone — often around 3–6 months — before the final crown goes on. It varies person to person depending on how you heal.
Does it hurt?
The procedure itself is done under local anaesthetic to keep you comfortable, and if you’re suitable, sedation options can be discussed too. Some discomfort afterwards is normal and can usually be managed with simple pain relief — your dentist will talk you through what to expect and how to manage recovery.
How long do single implants last?
With good care, implants can last many years — often a very long time. How long yours lasts depends on things like your gum and bone health, your habits, and keeping up your hygiene and check-ups. Your dentist will give you a realistic picture for your situation.
How does an implant compare to a bridge?
The main difference is that an implant doesn’t rely on the neighbouring teeth for support the way a bridge does, so those teeth are left untouched. An implant also helps preserve the jawbone where the tooth was lost. Which option suits you best depends on your individual situation, and your dentist will help you weigh it up.
Flexible payment plans
At Avenue Dental on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, we understand that dental treatment can be difficult to fit into your budget, which is why we offer a range of different dental payment plan options.
