Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Dental Implants and All-on-4®

Our goal at Tripitaka Dental, Cabramatta is to provide you with a smooth and comfortable experience from start to finish and your home-care. Here’s what you need to know about the dental implant process and what you can expect regarding pain and discomfort.

During the Procedure

The dental implant procedure itself is generally painless. This is because we use local anaesthesia to numb the area where we will place the dental implant. For patients who feel anxious, we also offer sedation options to ensure a more relaxed experience. Most patients report minimal discomfort throughout the procedure, as our team takes great care to manage pain effectively.

After the Procedure

After the anaesthesia wears off, you may experience some mild discomfort, similar to what you might feel after a tooth extraction. Symptoms are typically manageable with over-the-counter pain medications and ice packs. Our team will provide detailed post-operative care instructions with a post-operative kit containing most things you need to care for the wound to help you manage discomfort and promote healing.

Long-Term Comfort

Most patients find the discomfort minimal and mostly last just one day. Pain and swelling mostly only applies to cases requiring bone graft.This is Worth the long-term benefits of a stable, permanent tooth replacement.

Our Implant Dentist Welcomes Your Call!

We invite you to call us with any questions or concerns about dental implants in Cabramatta, NSW. 

This is a very important question, and for many Australians, the allure of cheaper dental work overseas is a strong temptation. However, most dental professionals and organisations, including the Australian Dental Association (ADA), strongly advise against it. Many Australians who wish to reconstruct their missing teeth with a fixed solution (Prosthesis that is not removable) but cannot afford the Australian Dental fee, felt that their only option is to do the work overseas in a less developed country. However, people are much less aware of the issues and complications of dental works done overseas.

1.  Quality and Standards: This is the most significant risk. Australia has rigorous standards and regulations for dental materials, practitioner qualifications, and infection control. In less developed nations, there are much less rigorous (if not almost non-existent) standards and regulations for material safety and quality, clinician expertise, and infection control observations. Overseas clinics may use cheaper, unapproved implant systems or materials that are not TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approved in Australia. This can lead to implant failure, infections, and allergic reactions. Hygiene and sterilisation protocols may not meet Australian standards, increasing the risk of serious post-operative infections. While many overseas dentists are highly skilled, it can be difficult for a patient to verify their qualifications and experience. There may be a lack of accountability or legal recourse if something goes wrong. At Tripitaka Dental, Cabramatta, we only use TGA approved products and equipments, our infection control observes "Best Practice Standards", and our clinician must have formally recognised postgraduate qualification to perform implant dentistry. Our clinician maintain latest updates in research and protocols on implant dentistry, ensuring our patients all deserve the best.
2. Follow-up and Continuity of Care: Dental implants are not a "once-and-done" procedure. They often require multiple appointments over several months to allow for proper healing and bone integration. Good restoration often require more than two visits to finish, in order to to achieve a good balanced bite and natural cosmetic appearance. To fit a patient's travel schedule, a complex procedure that should be done over several visits may be rushed into a short timeframe, which can increase risk for complications and compromise outcome, leading to failure. If you return to Australia and experience complications, you'll need to find a local dentist to manage the issue. Many Australian dentists are reluctant to take on cases where they don't know what materials were used or how the procedure was performed. If an implant fails, the cost of having it removed and a new one placed can be more expensive than the original procedure in Australia, completely wiping out any initial savings, let alone the trauma of multiple surgeries. Long-term implant success requires on-going maintenance. This maintenance is not possible done in Australia because the dentist don't know the product details in your mouth.

Dental implants are among the most effective and popular options for replacing missing teeth. 

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is a tiny, titanium post that replaces the entirety of a tooth, from the root that lies below the gumline to the visible portion of the tooth called the ‘crown’. Your dentist surgically inserts the implant into the jawbone, which provides a stable, permanent foundation for a prosthetic dental crown, bridge or denture.

Parts of a Dental Implant

A dental implant consists of three main components:

1. Implant Post — The implant post is the titanium screw that the dentist surgically inserts into the jawbone. It acts as the root of the artificial tooth.
2. Abutment — This connector is attached to the dental implant post and holds the replacement tooth or teeth in place. 
3. Dental Prosthesis — The visible part of the dental implant looks and functions like a natural tooth. It is custom-made to match the colour and shape of your existing teeth.

Want to Learn More?

If you’re considering dental implants in Cabramatta, we invite you to contact Tripitaka Dental to arrange a consultation. We will guide you through the process and tailor your treatment plan to your unique oral health needs and aesthetic goals.