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Dental implants in Jordan Springs and Penrith

A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jaw to replace the root of a missing tooth, with a crown fitted on top. It suits people who have lost a tooth and want something fixed in place rather than removable. Whether it's right for you depends on your gums, your bone and your general health. We're a dentist for Penrith patients, based in Jordan Springs.

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Cutaway model showing a lower denture clipping onto two dental implants in the jaw
PRE-SCREENING DIAGNOSTIC

Implants are often considered when

Our modern clinical treatments are customised for patients seeking durable, biomimetic restorations and relief from structural alignment concerns. Explore these common patient scenarios to see if you qualify.

  • You've lost a tooth and don't want a removable plate
  • A denture moves when you eat or speak
  • You'd rather not have healthy teeth cut down for a bridge
  • A tooth is cracked or infected beyond saving and needs removing
  • You've been missing a tooth for a while and want to stop the gap affecting the teeth either side

What's involved, step by step

Our modern, specialised process relies on digital precision to optimize your clinical results.

Planning

About an hour

We examine your mouth, take imaging to check the bone available, and talk through whether an implant is a sensible option for you. You'll leave with a written plan and full costs before anything is booked.

Placing the implant

Under an hour

The implant is placed under local anaesthetic, with sedation if you'd prefer it. Most people go back to ordinary activities the next day.

Healing

Three to Six Months

The bone needs to bond to the implant. How long it takes depends on the site and on your own healing. You're not left with a gap in the meantime — we'll discuss a temporary option at the planning stage.

Fitting the crown

Two Visits

Once healing is confirmed, an abutment and crown are fitted. The crown is made to match your other teeth in shape and shade.

Recovery & Aftercare Guide

Recovery and aftercare

Expect some swelling and tenderness for a few days after placement, similar to having a tooth out. Most people manage with over-the-counter pain relief and are comfortable within a week. Stick to softer foods for the first few days and keep the area clean as we show you. Implants don't decay, but the gum around them can become inflamed, so they need the same brushing, flossing and regular check-ups as your own teeth.

Hours 1–24: Navigating Initial Discomfort

As local anesthesia fades, you will experience some throbbing and tenderness. This is your body's natural response. Applying an ice pack to your cheek (20 mins on, 20 mins off) and taking prescribed or over-the-counter anti-inflammatories before the numbness wears off completely will keep discomfort highly manageable.

Swelling typically peaks around 48 hours post-treatment. During this window, stick to a lukewarm, strictly soft-food diet (yogurt, pureed soups, smoothies without a straw). Avoid hot liquids, strenuous exercise, and aggressive spitting, which can disrupt blood clotting and delay your healing process.

While temporary pain and swelling are standard milestones of healing, certain red flags deserve attention. Please call us immediately if you experience severe pain that medication does not soothe, high fevers, persistent bleeding that saturates gauze, or a bad taste that develops days after the procedure.

Risks and things to consider

Implant treatment is generally predictable, but it is surgery and it carries real risks. Infection at the site is uncommon but possible. In the lower jaw there is a nerve running close to some implant sites, and injury to it can cause numbness of the lip or chin, which is usually temporary but can persist. In the upper back jaw the sinus sits close to the bone and may need a graft or a sinus lift, which adds time and cost. Some implants do not bond to the bone and have to be removed and replaced. Smoking, uncontrolled diabetes and gum disease all raise the chance of failure. Crowns and screws can chip or loosen over time and occasionally need repair. We'll go through which of these apply to you before you decide anything.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Individual results vary.

Other options worth considering

Explore our modern, patient-first alternatives designed as holistic and minimally invasive upgrades to traditional clinical therapies.

A bridge

Fixed, quicker, but the teeth either side are prepared to support it.

Crowns and Bridges

A partial or full denture

Removable, less costly, and no surgery involved

Implant Dentures

Doing nothing

Sometimes reasonable, though neighbouring teeth can drift and bone can shrink over time

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Who you'll see

Implant treatment here is planned and carried out by Dr Michael Kozman. Dr Michael holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Fellowship with the California Implant Institute, orthodontic mini-residencies in clear aligners and fixed appliances, and training in digital smile design and implant rehabilitation. Eight years in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

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Dr Michael Kozman

Dr Michael Kozman, Principal Dentist

What affects the cost

No two cases cost the same. The main things that change the figure are how many implants you need, whether the site needs bone grafting or a sinus lift first, what goes on top — a single crown, a bridge or a full arch — the materials used, and whether you'd like sedation. Your health fund's level of cover also affects what you pay. We'll give you a written quote covering every stage before anything starts, and we're happy to quote on more than one option so you can compare.

HICAPS claiming on the spot

We process your private health fund rebate immediately at the counter, leaving you only to pay the remaining gap amount.

Payment plans available

Access flexible, interest-free payment options to spread the cost of your dental treatments over structured, stress-free terms.

Written quote before treatment

We provide complete transparency with a fully itemised breakdown and custom treatment plan before we begin.

Fees and payment options
PATIENT EDUCATION

Common questions

Find precise answers to frequently asked questions about our clinical dental treatments, booking protocols, and restorative wellness programs.

Does getting an implant hurt?

The placement itself is done under local anaesthetic, so you shouldn't feel the procedure. Afterwards most people describe it as similar to having a tooth removed — sore for a few days, manageable with ordinary pain relief. If you're anxious about it, we offer happy gas, oral sedation and IV sedation.

Usually three to six months from placement to final crown, because the bone needs time to bond to the implant. If grafting is needed first, add a few months. Some cases can be done faster; we'll tell you at planning which applies to you.

Age on its own isn't a barrier. What matters is the health of your gums and jawbone and any medical conditions or medications that affect healing. Plenty of implants are placed in people in their seventies and eighties.

It's common, particularly if a tooth has been missing a while. Bone grafting or a sinus lift can build up the site enough to take an implant. It adds time and cost, and we'd discuss it fully before you commit.

Research shows most implants are still functioning well after ten to fifteen years, but no one can promise a figure for an individual. Longevity depends on your gum health, how well the area is cleaned, whether you smoke, and whether you grind your teeth. The crown on top may need replacing before the implant does.

Yes. We offer happy gas, oral sedation and IV sedation. Tell us when you book and we'll allow the right amount of time and go through what each option involves, including its risks.

Most funds contribute something towards implant treatment, though the amount varies a lot by policy and annual limits. We claim through HICAPS on the spot. We can also give you item numbers before treatment so you can check your own cover.

Yes. Smoking reduces blood flow to the gums and slows healing, and smokers have a measurably higher rate of implant failure. It doesn't automatically rule you out, but it's something we'd talk about honestly before planning treatment.

A bridge spans the gap by attaching to the teeth either side, which means preparing those teeth. An implant stands on its own and leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched. A bridge is usually quicker and costs less up front; an implant doesn't involve altering healthy teeth.

A small number don't bond to the bone. If that happens the implant is removed, the site is left to heal, and in most cases another can be placed later. We'd talk you through what went wrong and what the options are.

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Related treatments

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All-on-X full arch

Replacing a whole arch of teeth with a fixed bridge on four to six implants.

All-on-X Treatment
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Sedation and anxious patients

Happy gas, oral sedation and IV sedation, if the appointment itself is the hard part.

Sedation Dentistry
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Talk it through first

Book a planning appointment and we'll tell you honestly whether an implant is the right answer for your situation.

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