Dental Implants Melbourne
Preston, Reservoir, Bundoora, Coburg & Heidelberg
Dental Implants in Preston & Melbourne’s Inner North
From a single missing tooth to a complete new smile — your local implant team, based in Preston.
Single Tooth Implants
Implant Bridges
All-on-4 / All-on-6
Overdentures
Implant Bridges
All-on-4 / All-on-6
Overdentures
What Are Dental Implants?
At The Smile Designer’s Preston clinic on High Street, we provide dental implants for patients across Preston, Reservoir, Bundoora, Coburg, Heidelberg and Melbourne’s wider inner north. Dental implants are a long-term solution for replacing missing teeth, designed to look, feel and function like your natural teeth. They’re made up of three parts: a titanium post that acts as the tooth root, a connector (the abutment), and a custom-made crown, bridge, or denture that sits on top.
The post is placed into the jawbone, where it fuses over several months through a process called osseointegration — creating a strong, stable foundation. This is what makes implants different to a bridge or denture: they replace the root, not just the visible tooth, which is why they help preserve the jawbone itself.
Who they’re for
Adults with healthy gums, reasonable bone volume and good general health — whether you’re missing one tooth or need a full arch replaced.
When you might need one
After losing a tooth to decay, gum disease, trauma or extraction, or if you’re missing several teeth and want a fixed, natural-looking solution.
How it’s planned
3D imaging and digital diagnostics determine the right implant solution for your situation, from a single crown to a full-arch rebuild.
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Join us for an Implant Consultation at The Smile Designer Dental Studio.
Missing a Single Tooth
Losing just one tooth — whether it’s a visible front tooth or a back molar you use for chewing — still affects your bite, your confidence and the health of the teeth around it. A single tooth implant replaces the whole tooth, root included, without relying on the teeth either side of the gap.
Front Tooth Implants
Replacing a front tooth calls for careful attention to gum shape, tooth proportions and shade matching, since the result sits in full view. We plan front tooth implants using digital smile design so the result blends naturally with your surrounding teeth.
Back Tooth (Molar) Implants
Back teeth do the heavy lifting of chewing, so a molar implant is built to handle bite force over the long term. Timely replacement helps protect neighbouring teeth from drifting.
A single implant is usually completed with one implant post and one crown. Starting from $5,000 — see our single tooth implant cost guide for a full breakdown.
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Missing Multiple Teeth: Implant-Supported Bridges
If you’re missing two or more teeth in a row, an implant-supported bridge can replace them without needing an implant in every position. Two or more implants are placed at either end of the gap, and a fixed bridge spans between them — restoring the row without grinding down your natural teeth.
Why patients choose it
It gives a fixed, non-removable result with stability that removable partial dentures can’t match, while leaving your remaining healthy teeth untouched.
How many implants you’ll need
This depends on the size of the gap, bite forces involved, and bone volume at each proposed implant site — assessed with 3D imaging at your consultation.
Read: Implant Bridge vs Traditional Bridge — What’s the Difference? →
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Missing All or Most of Your Teeth: Full Arch Implants
When most or all of the teeth in an arch are missing, damaged, or beyond saving, a full arch implant solution can replace the entire row with a fixed set of teeth, supported by a small number of strategically placed implants.
All-on-4
Uses just four implants, some placed on an angle, to support a complete fixed arch — often with temporary teeth fitted within 24–48 hours of surgery.
All-on-6 / All-on-X
Some patients benefit from six or more implants for additional stability where bone volume and bite force allow it. We’ll discuss the right number for your case at your consultation.
A full arch can be restored as a fixed bridge that only your dentist removes, or a removable implant-supported overdenture — both rely on the same implant foundation.
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Implant-Retained Overdentures
If you currently wear full dentures, or you’re finding a removable denture loose or uncomfortable, an implant-retained overdenture can be a middle-ground solution. Two or four implants are placed in the jaw, and your denture clips securely onto them — improving stability and chewing confidence, while still allowing you to remove the denture for cleaning.
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Types of Dental Implants We Offer
Conventional
Titanium post placed and left to heal, then topped with a custom crown. Suitable for single or multiple teeth.
Immediate (Same-Day)
For patients with good bone density, an implant can sometimes be placed immediately after extraction.
Full Arch
All-on-4, All-on-6/X and full arch bridges for patients missing all or most of their teeth in one jaw.
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Step-by-Step Dental Implant Procedure
1
Consultation & Scans
Digital X-rays or 3D scans, and a discussion of whether a single implant, bridge or full arch suits you.
2
Implant Placement
Placed under local anaesthesia or sleep dentistry, positioned to protect surrounding teeth and tissue.
3
Healing
Your jawbone heals and bonds to the implant over roughly three to six months.
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Final Restoration
The abutment is fitted, and your final crown, bridge or denture is matched to your natural teeth.
5
Final Fit & Follow-Up
Checked for bite and comfort, with a follow-up to confirm healthy healing.
Real People, Real Smiles
Every case is different — here’s a look at some of our patients’ dental implant results.
*The outcomes shown in these pictures above are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. There are risks and benefits to all treatments. The content posted on our website does not constitute medical advice. Risks, results, complication and recovery times will vary between individuals. Photos taken above were completed by Dr Dev Boparoy (DEN0001145304 Dentist, General Registration) & Associates, with no filters in standard conditions. Treatment risks and considerations can be found here.
*The outcomes shown in these pictures above are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. There are risks and benefits to all treatments. The content posted on our website does not constitute medical advice. Risks, results, complication and recovery times will vary between individuals. Photos taken above were completed by Dr Dev Boparoy (DEN0001145304 Dentist, General Registration) & Associates, with no filters in standard conditions. Treatment risks and considerations can be found here.
*The outcomes shown in these pictures above are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. There are risks and benefits to all treatments. The content posted on our website does not constitute medical advice. Risks, results, complication and recovery times will vary between individuals. Photos taken above were completed by Dr Dev Boparoy (DEN0001145304 Dentist, General Registration) & Associates, with no filters in standard conditions. Treatment risks and considerations can be found here.
*The outcomes shown in these pictures above are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. There are risks and benefits to all treatments. The content posted on our website does not constitute medical advice. Risks, results, complication and recovery times will vary between individuals. Photos taken above were completed by Dr Dev Boparoy (DEN0001145304 Dentist, General Registration) & Associates, with no filters in standard conditions. Treatment risks and considerations can be found here.
*The outcomes shown in these pictures above are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. There are risks and benefits to all treatments. The content posted on our website does not constitute medical advice. Risks, results, complication and recovery times will vary between individuals. Photos taken above were completed by Dr Dev Boparoy (DEN0001145304 Dentist, General Registration) & Associates, with no filters in standard conditions. Treatment risks and considerations can be found here.
*The outcomes shown in these pictures above are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. There are risks and benefits to all treatments. The content posted on our website does not constitute medical advice. Risks, results, complication and recovery times will vary between individuals. Photos taken above were completed by Dr Dev Boparoy (DEN0001145304 Dentist, General Registration) & Associates, with no filters in standard conditions. Treatment risks and considerations can be found here.
Dental Implant Costs in Melbourne
Because every case is different, the right way to think about implant pricing is by scope of treatment:
| Treatment | Indicative Price (AUD) |
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| Single tooth implant (post + crown) | From $5,000 |
| Implant-supported bridge | From $8,500 |
| Implant-retained overdenture (2–4 implants) | From $12,500 |
| Full arch (All-on-4 / All-on-6) | From $28,000 per arch |
Cost depends on the number of teeth being replaced, whether a sinus lift or bone graft is needed, the materials used, and the number of visits required. We’ll provide a fully itemised, transparent quote after your consultation — before any treatment begins.
Payment Plans
We offer flexible payment plan options so you can spread the cost of treatment over time, plus health fund claiming through HICAPS for most providers.
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Who Is a Suitable Candidate?
Most healthy adults with one or more missing teeth are suitable. The best candidates have good oral hygiene, healthy gums and enough bone density — though bone grafting can address low bone volume in many cases. We’ll assess your medical history, jaw structure and dental health to confirm the right fit.
Are There Alternatives?
Removable dentures can replace multiple or all of your teeth, though they may feel less stable. A conventional bridge uses adjacent teeth to support a false tooth. These are often more affordable and less invasive, though they don’t offer the same durability or natural feel as an implant.
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Why Choose The Smile Designer
Experienced implant dentists treating single tooth, multiple tooth and full arch cases
3D imaging and digital diagnostics to plan every case precisely
Transparent quotes with flexible payment plans
Servicing Preston, Reservoir, Bundoora, Coburg, Heidelberg, Thornbury, Northcote and Melbourne’s inner north
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a dental implant for just one missing tooth?
Yes. A single tooth implant replaces one tooth root and crown without needing to alter the teeth on either side, unlike a conventional bridge.
What’s the difference between an implant bridge and a regular bridge?
A regular bridge is supported by grinding down the natural teeth either side of the gap. An implant-supported bridge is instead anchored to two or more implants, so your remaining natural teeth aren’t altered.
How many implants do I need for a full arch?
It depends on your bone volume and bite forces — commonly four implants (All-on-4) or six or more (All-on-6/X). We’ll confirm the right number at your consultation.
What’s the difference between a fixed implant bridge and an overdenture?
A fixed bridge is permanently attached and only removed by your dentist. An implant-retained overdenture clips onto the implants but can be taken out by you for cleaning.
Is the dental implant procedure painful?
Most patients report minimal discomfort thanks to local anaesthesia or sleep dentistry, with any post-op soreness manageable with over-the-counter pain relief.
How long do dental implants last?
With proper care, a well-placed implant can last 15 years or more.
What if I don’t have enough bone for an implant?
Bone grafting can rebuild a stable foundation before implant placement, whether you need one implant or several.
Do dental implants look like real teeth?
Yes — crowns, bridges and dentures are custom made and shade-matched to your existing teeth.
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