ETHICAL DENTAL · COFFS HARBOUR
Dental implants
in Coffs Harbour.
A clear plan for your missing tooth. Dr Sam Rosehill plans, places and restores your implant, from your first scan to your final crown.
Consultation $95. Additional treatment, if needed, is quoted separately.
About 30 minutes · Includes your 3D scan
See exactly what is included
START WITH THE RIGHT OPTION
Is an implant right for you?
An implant replaces a missing tooth with a titanium post in the jaw and a crown above it. It is one of several ways to replace a tooth.
At your consultation, we assess the gap, neighbouring teeth, gums, bone and health history. We explain the alternatives and give you an itemised plan before treatment begins.
All implant appointments take place at 166 Edinburgh Street, Coffs Harbour. Patients from Dorrigo and the plateau are welcome.
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR
Clear fees, before you decide.
The assessment is separate from treatment. You receive a written plan explaining the full cost for your situation.
01 · YOUR FIRST VISIT
Tooth-replacement consultation
$95
About 30 minutes with Dr Sam in Coffs Harbour.
- Examination and discussion of your options
- 3D scan included at no extra charge
- Explanation of suitability and next steps
02 · IF YOU CHOOSE AN IMPLANT
Single back-tooth implant
$4,500
For the implant and its finished restoration.
- Implant and surgery to place it
- Custom abutment shaped for your tooth
- Ceramic crown made in our own laboratory
- Review visits
Front-tooth implants are quoted individually, including the temporary tooth when needed.
What could add to the treatment fee?
- Bone graft, when needed
- $200–$500
- Temporary crown, when needed
- About $400–$500
- Removing an existing tooth
- Quoted in your plan
Your written treatment plan confirms which fees apply to you.
Payments, health funds and implant replacement
The implant fee is usually paid in two parts: approximately half at placement and the balance when the crown is fitted. Health-fund benefits vary; check the item numbers on your plan with your fund. Payment plans are available to discuss.
If an implant does not bond with the bone, the practice's published policy is to remove it and place another at no charge. Discuss the policy and your individual risks at the consultation.
COMPARE THE CHOICES
There is more than one way
to replace a tooth.
The right choice depends on your remaining teeth, bone, health, preferences and budget.
Single implantFixed · One missing tooth$4,500
A post in the jaw supports its own crown, without using neighbouring teeth to hold it in place.
- Typical course
- 4–6 visits over 4–8 months
- Maintenance
- Daily cleaning and regular reviews
Back-tooth fee including the crown. Assessment and any additional treatment are separate.
BridgeFixed · Supported by neighbouring teethIndividual quote
A replacement tooth is joined to crowns on the teeth beside the gap. This may be worth considering when those teeth already need crowns.
Typically 2–3 visits over 2–3 weeks. Cleaning underneath the bridge is part of ongoing care.
Partial dentureRemovable · One or more missing teeth$1,800–$2,500
A removable plate carries replacement teeth and is taken out for cleaning. It can replace several teeth in different areas.
Typically 4–5 visits over 4–6 weeks.
Implant-retained dentureClips onto implants · Removable to cleanImplants + denture
$2,400 per implant including the attachment, plus $1,800–$2,500 for the denture. The number of implants is planned individually.
A denture clips onto implants for additional support. Typically 5–8 visits over 4–8 months.
Fixed full archAll-on-4 or more · A full jaw of teeth$17,000–$35,000
Fee per arch. A fixed set of teeth is supported by implants. The plan explains the number of implants, materials, visits and cleaning requirements.
Typically 6–10 visits over 4–8 months.
You can also discuss leaving a gap, including the possible changes to neighbouring teeth and bone. A consultation is a conversation about your options, not a commitment to an implant.
THE SAME CLINICIAN THROUGHOUT
Implant treatment with
Dr Sam Rosehill
Dr Sam Rosehill plans, places and restores your implant himself. He holds a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics from King’s College London, completed with distinction.
The custom abutment and crown are designed and milled in our Coffs Harbour laboratory. Shade and fit can be checked with you in person.
Meet Dr Sam Rosehill ↗WHAT TO EXPECT
A plan made around healing.
A single implant typically involves 4–6 visits over 4–8 months. Your own timing depends on the treatment and healing required.
- 01ABOUT 30 MINUTES
Consultation & 3D scan
Assess the gap, discuss alternatives and agree an itemised plan. Consultation: $95.
- 02USUALLY 60–90 MINUTES
Place the implant
Treatment under local anaesthetic, with any additional procedures explained in advance.
- 03USUALLY 3–6 MONTHS
Allow the bone to heal
The bone bonds to the implant. A temporary tooth can be discussed when needed.
- 04TWO VISITS, 1–2 WEEKS APART
Make & fit your crown
A digital scan guides your lab-made crown. We fit it, check the bite and explain ongoing care.
Daily cleaning and regular check-ups remain important after treatment. Read how long dental implants last and what needs maintaining.
FROM OUR PRACTICE
From a cracked premolar
to a finished implant crown.
Follow the treatment stages with Dr Sam Rosehill in Coffs Harbour, from the cracked tooth to the final crown.
STAGE 1 OF 4
The cracked tooth
The upper premolar had cracked and could not be saved. This photograph shows the tooth from above.
These photographs and the X-ray document different stages and viewing angles. An example of one patient's treatment; your options, healing and outcome are assessed individually.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
A few common questions.
Can I have an implant years after losing a tooth?
It may still be possible. The assessment and 3D scan help determine how much bone remains and whether additional treatment is needed.
Will I need a bone graft?
That depends on the available bone and the proposed implant position. Dr Sam explains whether a graft is needed, the cost and whether specialist referral would be appropriate.
Am I too old for an implant?
Health, bone, gums and healing are considered together. Suitability is assessed individually rather than decided by age alone.
What are the risks and recovery considerations?
Surgical treatment has risks. At your consultation we discuss healing, possible discomfort, infection, failure to integrate, relevant health conditions and other risks for your particular treatment. You receive instructions for recovery and follow-up care.
Can I have the treatment in Dorrigo?
Implant consultations, planning, surgery and crown fitting take place in Coffs Harbour, where the scanner and laboratory are located. Patients from Dorrigo are welcome to attend there.
Read more about your options
Dental implant or bridge?Implants years after losing a toothHow our on-site laboratory worksFind out which option makes sense for you.
$95 consultation including your 3D scan
About 30 minutes with Dr Sam Rosehill.
166 Edinburgh Street, Coffs Harbour.
You are requesting an appointment. Our team will contact you to arrange a time.
Prefer to call? (02) 6652 3185
Please note: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risk. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.