Enough bone
The implant needs solid bone around it. If the site has thinned since the tooth was lost, a graft may be needed first; for an upper back tooth, that could mean a sinus lift.
Replacing one tooth at 220 Point Cook Road
Single tooth implants in Point Cook: replacing one missing tooth.
A single tooth implant replaces one missing tooth with a small post in the jaw and a custom crown on top, without reshaping the teeth next to it. At Magical Smiles Point Cook, a single implant with a crown starts from $5,000. Here's how it works, what can affect the plan and how it compares with a bridge.
One gap can change how you eat and smile
A single missing tooth is easy to put off. Over time, though, it can change how you chew, and the teeth either side may start to lean into the space. Perhaps one of these sounds like you:
- You chew on one side to keep food away from the gap.
- A tooth has cracked or failed and needs to come out.
- You'd rather not file down healthy teeth to hold a bridge.
- You'd like a fixed tooth, not a removable plate.
What is a single tooth implant?
It has three parts: the implant, a small screw-shaped post placed in the jaw where the root used to be; an abutment that connects to it; and a crown made to match your other teeth. Over a few months the bone bonds to the implant, giving the crown a firm base.
Because it stands on its own, the neighbouring teeth aren't cut down or joined together the way they are for a bridge. Compare all implant options
The bone underneath and the crown on top
Every single implant plan comes down to two questions: is there enough bone to hold the post, and which crown will look and work best?
A crown made for you
The crown is shaped and shaded to match the teeth beside it, commonly in porcelain or zirconia. Your dentist will explain the material options for your tooth.
Your dentist will explain whether an implant, a bridge or a removable partial denture suits your situation best.
From first visit to finished crown
Timing varies with your healing and whether a graft is needed, but most single implants follow these stages.
01
Consultation and examination
Your dentist checks the gap, your gums and your bite, asks about your health and may take X-rays to see the bone.
02
Your plan
You'll hear whether an implant suits you and how it compares with a bridge. If the bone is thin, bone grafting may come first.
03
Placing the implant
The post is placed in the jaw under local anaesthetic. Some tenderness for a few days afterwards is normal.
04
Healing
Over the following months the bone bonds to the implant. Your dentist explains what to eat and how to keep the area clean in the meantime.
05
Your crown
Once the implant is stable, your custom crown is fitted, and regular check-ups keep an eye on the gum and bone around it.
Building up the site first
When a tooth has been missing for a while, the bone underneath can narrow or lose height. A graft rebuilds it so the implant has firm support.
Sometimes a small graft goes in at the same visit as the implant; larger grafts need to heal first. More on bone grafting
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
When the sinus is in the way
Upper molars sit just below the sinus. After one is lost, the bone there can be too thin to hold an implant.
A sinus lift raises the sinus floor and adds bone underneath, making room for the post.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Looking after your implant
An implant crown can't decay, but the gum and bone around it can become inflamed if plaque builds up. Brush and clean between your teeth every day, just as you would for natural teeth.
Regular check-ups let your dentist spot changes early. Learn about peri-implantitis care →
What does a single implant cost?
At Magical Smiles, a single implant with a crown starts from $5,000. Grafting or a sinus lift, if you need one, is quoted separately, so ask for a written plan with every item listed.
From $5,000 per implant
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Payment options
Check each provider's fees, eligibility and total repayable before choosing a plan.
Three questions worth asking
Implant or bridge?
Ask how each option would affect your neighbouring teeth, your cleaning routine and long-term upkeep.
Is my bone ready?
Ask what your examination shows and whether a graft or sinus lift would be needed first.
What's in the fee?
Ask what the starting fee of $5,000 covers for your tooth and what might be added.
Single tooth implant FAQs
Yes. A single implant replaces one tooth with its own post and crown, so the teeth either side don't need to be reshaped. Your dentist will confirm it suits your gum and bone health.
A single implant with a crown starts from $5,000 at Magical Smiles Point Cook. Grafting or a sinus lift, if needed, is quoted separately in your written plan.
It depends on your teeth. An implant leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched; a bridge relies on them for support but avoids surgery. Your dentist can explain which fits your situation.
Not always. It depends on how much bone is left where the tooth was. Your dentist checks this at your examination and recommends a graft only if the site needs more support.
We're at 220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030, open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. Call (03) 8338 1515 or book online.
Missing one tooth?
Book a consultation to find out whether an implant suits you, or call our Point Cook team with a question.
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Address220 Point Cook Road, Point Cook VIC 3030
Phone(03) 8338 1515
HoursMon – Sat · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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