Your implant will look and feel exactly like a normal tooth: no one will ever know, and even you might forget! You will still be able to bite and chew normally, and the bone in your jaw will remain intact over time.
Disclaimer: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner


A single tooth implant is a comprehensive dental implant solution that replaces both the root and the visible tooth. It involves surgically placing a small titanium screw into your jawbone, where it acts as the artificial tooth root. Once healed, this post securely supports a custom-made crown that is designed to blend seamlessly in color and shape with your natural teeth.
Single tooth implants offer several key, long-term advantages:
The process typically involves two main stages:
Single tooth dental implants are considered a simple and lasting dental solution. With proper care and hygiene, the site states you can have the “reassuring knowledge that your implant will last you a lifetime.”
Yes, to help manage the cost, High Dental Implants Melbourne offers flexible payment options and can assist patients in applying for early access to their Superannuation to fund the procedure. The clinic also works with a wide range of health funds to help maximise rebates.
It depends on the health of nearby teeth, bone support, bite and treatment goals so a consultation is needed.
The final crown is planned to blend with nearby teeth where possible but individual results vary.
Some patients may need bone grafting if bone support is not adequate for implant placement.
A single tooth implant in Melbourne starts from $2,500 for the implant placement at High Dental Implants Melbourne, with the crown that restores it starting from a further $2,500. Whether you need bone grafting first and which crown material you choose both affect the final figure. The full fee schedule, including payment plan and health fund options, is set out on our dental implant fees page.
A single tooth implant usually takes several months from placement to final crown. The implant is placed first, then left to integrate with the jawbone over a healing period of a few months, and the crown is fitted once that integration is confirmed. A temporary tooth can be worn in the meantime where the gap is visible. Healing times vary between patients.
Implant placement is carried out under local anaesthetic, so the site is numb during the procedure. Most patients describe some swelling and tenderness for a few days afterwards, managed with simple pain relief and an ice pack. Sedation is available if you feel anxious about surgery, and the options are explained on our sedation page.
Not every single tooth implant needs a bone graft. A graft is used where the jaw has lost height or width at the site, which is common when a tooth has been missing for a long time. A 3D scan at your consultation shows whether there is enough bone, and bone grafting starts from $1,500 where it is needed.
When a gap is left, the bone that once supported the tooth gradually reduces, the teeth either side can drift towards the space and the opposing tooth can over-erupt. Chewing load shifts onto the remaining teeth. This is why High Dental Implants Melbourne assesses the site early, since bone loss over time can make later implant treatment more involved.
Care for a single tooth implant the way you care for a natural tooth: brush twice a day, clean between the teeth daily with floss or an interdental brush, and keep up regular check-ups so the gum around the implant can be monitored. Implants cannot decay, but the gum and bone holding them can be affected by plaque, which is what maintenance visits are for.