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Implant guides, in plain English
Straight answers to the questions we hear most — costs, options, recovery and whether implants suit you. Written and reviewed by our AHPRA registered clinical team.
Fixed full arch or removable overdenture compared
A fixed implant bridge is screwed permanently onto several implants and only your dentist removes it, while a removable implant overdenture clips onto fewer implants and…
Loose dentures? How two implants can stabilise them
Denture stabilisation uses two dental implants placed in the lower jaw to hold a loose denture firmly in place. The denture clips onto the implants and…
Implant-retained dentures: the affordable full arch option
Implant-retained dentures are removable full arch dentures that clip firmly onto a small number of dental implants, so they no longer slide or need paste. In…
Why no dairy after a dental implant? The real reason
There is no strict ban on dairy after a dental implant. The genuine reason some dentists advise caution is that certain antibiotics bind to the calcium…
Sedation options if you feel anxious about dental work
If dental anxiety worries you, sedation can help. Sunbury Dental Implants offers happy gas (inhaled relative analgesia) and oral sedation alongside local anaesthetic, so treatment feels…
Osseointegration: why implants need months to settle
Osseointegration is the natural process where living bone grows onto and bonds with the surface of a dental implant, locking the titanium post in place. It…
What can you eat after implant surgery?
After implant surgery, eat cool, soft foods for the first day or two, such as mashed potato, scrambled egg, smooth soup and blended fruit. Chew on…
Dental implant recovery week by week
Most people feel back to normal within one to two weeks after dental implant surgery, though the implant itself needs about three to six months to…
Payment plans for dental work: what to check first
A dental payment plan spreads treatment costs over weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. Before signing, check the total repayable in dollars, every fee, whether it is…
Dental implants for pensioners and concession holders
If you hold a pension or concession card, public dental in Victoria covers essential care such as fillings, extractions and dentures, but rarely implants, which count…