Every patient who walks through our door has a different set of needs, goals and circumstances.
Before any treatment begins, we take the time to thoroughly assess your oral health, understand what you're hoping to achieve, and map out a clear pathway to get you there.
Dental implants in Australia typically range from $3,000 to $7,000 per tooth for a single implant, covering the implant post, abutment, and crown. Specialist prosthodontists generally sitting at the upper end of that range due to additional training and case complexity. Multiple implants increase proportionally, and additional procedures like bone grafting, sinus lifts, or extractions are quoted separately.
For full arch replacement, All-on-4 starts from $29,500 per arch, while implant-supported dentures begin at $10,000 per arch. The cheapest quote is rarely the most cost-effective once revisions or complications are factored in.
At Southern Dental Specialists & Implant Centre, single dental implants start from $6,000, every quote is itemised and fixed before treatment begins, and no-deposit, interest-free finance is available to spread the cost.
A smile makeover in Australia typically costs between $8,000 and $30,000. Pricing depends on the materials chosen, the complexity of the case, and whether functional issues (such as bite correction or worn teeth) are addressed alongside the cosmetic changes. Our smile makeovers start from $15,000 and use Digital Smile Design technology to plan the ideal shape, shade, and proportion before any treatment begins.
No. Patients who've delayed treatment for years or even decades make up a meaningful portion of the people we treat for full-mouth rehabilitation, implants, and smile makeovers. Anxiety, embarrassment, and past bad experiences are the most common reasons people delay, and the consultation is built around that reality, not around lecturing about how things got here. Your first appointment focuses on what you want to achieve before any clinical assessment begins.
Sedation dentistry is the use of medication to help patients relax during dental treatment, ranging from mild oral sedation to IV sedation and general anaesthetic for more complex cases. It's most commonly used for patients with significant dental anxiety, those undergoing long or complex procedures, or those with a strong gag reflex.
With sedation, you remain conscious but deeply relaxed, and most patients have little to no memory of the procedure afterwards. The right option depends on your medical history, the type of treatment planned, and how anxious you are about it.
Most Australian private health funds with extras cover a portion of dental implant treatment, including the implant, abutment, and crown, though the percentage varies significantly between funds and policy tiers. Annual limits are usually the main constraint: most extras policies cap major dental between $1,200 and $2,500 per calendar year, which means a single implant or crown can absorb your full annual benefit. Some patients stage treatment across two calendar years to use two annual limits, which is worth considering for larger plans.
Contact your fund directly with the specific item codes from your treatment plan to confirm exact rebates and any waiting periods that apply. Your written quote from us includes all relevant item codes to make that conversation with your fund straightforward.
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has completed at least three additional years of full-time university training after their general dental degree, focused entirely on the diagnosis, planning, and restoration of complex cases including dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, crowns, bridges, dentures, and severe wear or trauma.
In Australia, only dentists registered with AHPRA in the prosthodontics division can legally use the title, and specialist prosthodontists make up a small fraction of the dental workforce nationally. Most cosmetic and implant work in Australia is performed by general dentists rather than specialists, which is why outcomes can vary widely between practices for the same procedure.
Both Dr Arun Thangavel and Dr Hamza Masood hold a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) from the University of Sydney, so the same specialist plans and performs every stage of your treatment.
Porcelain veneers are custom-fabricated in a dental laboratory from high-strength ceramic, last 10 to 15 years or more with proper care, resist staining better than composite, and typically cost $1,200 to $2,500 per tooth across two appointments. Composite veneers are made from a tooth-coloured resin shaped directly onto the tooth in a single visit, last 4 to 7 years on average, and cost $250 to $1,500 per tooth.
A standard check-up at a general dentist typically ranges from $80 to $200, while specialist consultations (such as with a prosthodontist or oral surgeon) generally fall between $250 and $500, reflecting the additional training and case complexity involved. At Southern Dental Specialists & Implant Centre, the initial specialist consultation is a flat $350 with no obligation to commit to treatment.
Yes. We believe specialist dental care should be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer no-deposit, interest-free finance plans through approved partners. We'll also walk through what fits your treatment plan at the initial consultation.
