Single-tooth implant
One implant replaces one tooth root and carries a custom crown. The teeth either side are left alone, unlike a traditional bridge.
A dental implant is a small post, usually titanium, that replaces a missing tooth root and holds a crown, a bridge or a full arch of teeth. At Magical Smiles Point Cook, a single implant with a crown starts from $5,000, and All-on-X full-arch treatment is $26,000 per arch. This page compares the three paths and the extra steps that sometimes come first.
Implants aren't one single treatment. They're a way of anchoring replacement teeth, and the right setup depends on how many teeth are missing and how much bone is there. Patients usually come to us with one of these on their mind:
Wherever you're starting from, the comparison below lays your options out side by side before you commit to anything.
Each option has its own page with the full detail. Start with the one closest to your situation.
One implant replaces one tooth root and carries a custom crown. The teeth either side are left alone, unlike a traditional bridge.
Two or more implants hold individual crowns or an implant bridge. A bridge can often replace more teeth than there are implants underneath.
A full arch of fixed teeth held by a small number of implants, or a removable denture that clips onto implants for a firmer hold. All-on-X is $26,000 per arch.
Your written treatment plan confirms the full cost once you've been examined, including any grafting.
A quick comparison to start the conversation. Your bone, your gums and the number of teeth involved decide which column fits.
| Single tooth implant | Multiple tooth implants | All-on-X / implant dentures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typically suits | One missing or failing tooth | Several missing teeth, side by side or spread out | Most or all teeth in an upper or lower arch |
| How many implants | One | Often one per tooth, or fewer with an implant bridge | A small number per arch, holding the whole set |
| Day-to-day | Fixed; brushed and flossed like a natural tooth | Fixed; extra care cleaning under any bridge | Fixed teeth that stay in; cleaned daily with special brushes |
| Starting cost | From $5,000 | From $5,000 per implant | $26,000 per arch |
| Where to start | Read the single tooth page → | Read the multiple teeth page → | Read the All-on-X page → |
Want to see how a fee could be spread out? Open the repayment estimator →
The estimator shows sample repayments only. It is not a quote or a credit decision.
You may never need any of these, but they come up often enough that it helps to know what they are.
If the jaw has thinned where a tooth used to be, a graft rebuilds it so the implant has something solid to sit in. More on bone grafting
A specialised graft for the upper back jaw that raises the sinus floor to make room for new bone. More on sinus lifts
Implants need looking after. Inflammation of the gum and bone around an implant is called peri-implantitis, and regular checks help pick it up early. More on peri-implantitis care →
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
No option is better across the board; each suits a different starting point. Here's a first read, and your consultation fills in the rest. For a deeper look, see our guide to implant benefits, risks and suitability.
Every plan is different, but the first steps look much the same. For more detail, read our walkthrough of the implant procedure.
Book a consultation
Call (03) 8338 1515 or book online, and let us know whether it's one tooth, several or a full arch.
Examination
Your dentist checks your teeth, gums and bite, asks about your health and may take X-rays to see the bone.
Your options explained
You'll hear which paths suit your mouth, whether a graft or sinus lift is needed first, and the risks of each.
A written plan
Ask for a written plan with fees, then take your time deciding.
Timing depends on your plan, how you heal and whether grafting is needed. Our guides to preparing for implant surgery and caring for an implant afterwards cover the days either side.
At Magical Smiles, a single implant with a crown starts from $5,000, and All-on-X is $26,000 per arch. Grafting, a sinus lift or extra appointments are quoted separately if you need them, so ask for everything in writing before you decide.
From $5,000 per implant
Health fund extras can be claimed on the spot with HICAPS, and Afterpay, Zip Pay, Humm or SuperCare can help spread the cost. Open the repayment estimator →
Sample repayments only. The estimator is not a quote or a credit decision.
Payment options
Check each provider's fees, eligibility and total repayable before choosing a plan.
Single implants, multiple implants and All-on-X are all discussed at Point Cook, so you get a straight comparison in one place.
Starting fees are on this page, and you can ask for a written plan before anything is booked.
Implants need regular reviews. Your dentist will show you how to clean yours and check the gum and bone around it at your visits.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Our article on implant complications and warning signs explains what to watch for.
Call our Point Cook team, or book a consultation and bring your questions along.
Book a consultation (03) 8338 1515General information only, not personal advice. Your dentist will explain the risks and alternatives for your situation.
Book a consultation at Magical Smiles Point Cook to talk through single, multiple or full-arch implants and get your costs in writing.