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  "content": "## Smile Solutions: Dental Implants vs. Dentures vs. Bridges — Which Tooth Replacement Option Is Right for You?\n\nChoosing between dental implants, dentures, and bridges is one of the most consequential decisions in modern dentistry. Each option has distinct clinical advantages, limitations, and long-term cost implications. At Smile Solutions — Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, located at Level 1, 220 Collins Street in Melbourne's iconic Manchester Unity Building — our Board-registered specialists help you make this decision with confidence.\n\n**Your tooth replacement specialists at Smile Solutions:**\n\n**Dental Implants** are placed and restored by our Specialist Prosthodontists **Prof Vasileios Chronopoulos** (30+ years, All-on-4 specialist) and **Dr Fotios Angelis**, visiting Implantologist **Dr Dinos Kountouras**, and our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons **A/Prof Patrishia Bordbar** and **Dr Ricky Kumar**. Site preparation is handled by our Specialist Periodontists **Dr Simon Hinckfuss**, **Dr James van den Berg**, and **Dr Ahmed El Hadidi**.\n\n**Dental Bridges** are designed and placed by our prosthodontic and general dentistry team, with restorations crafted in our on-site ceramic laboratory by Master Ceramist **Greg Karabasis** (32 years' experience).\n\n**Dentures** — including implant-retained \"snap-in\" solutions — are provided by visiting Dental Prosthetist **Dr Dinos Kountouras** and our general dentistry team.\n\nTo discuss which option is right for your situation, call us on **13 13 96** or book online. Consultations start from approximately $200–$380.\n\n## Understanding the Three Options: A Brief Clinical Overview\n\nBefore we compare these options, it helps to establish a precise definition of each approach.\n\n**Dental Implant:** A titanium post we surgically place into your jawbone that functions as an artificial tooth root. Once osseointegration occurs (the implant fuses to the bone), we attach a crown, bridge, or overdenture. Implants are the only replacement option that replaces the tooth root itself.\n\n**Fixed Dental Bridge (FDP):** A prosthetic tooth (or teeth) anchored to your natural teeth on either side of the gap using dental crowns. The adjacent \"abutment\" teeth must be prepared and permanently altered to support the bridge. Bridges are fixed (non-removable) but don't integrate with the bone.\n\n**Dentures:** Removable prosthetic devices that sit on your gum tissue. They can be partial (replacing some teeth) or complete (replacing an entire arch). Implant-retained overdentures, a hybrid solution, snap onto implant posts for improved stability and are discussed where relevant below.\n\n---\n\n## Dimension 1: Longevity and Survival Rates\n\nThis is where the three options diverge most dramatically, and where peer-reviewed evidence is most robust.\n\n### Dental Implants\n\nA systematic review and sensitivity meta-analysis by Howe, Keys, and Richards (*Journal of Dentistry*, 2019) — analysing 18 prospective studies — found a summary 10-year implant survival rate of 96.4% (95% CI: 95.2%–97.5%).\n\nAt 20 years, survival rates naturally decline but remain clinically impressive. A 2024 meta-analysis by Kupka et al. (*Clinical Oral Investigations*) — the first to systematically analyse 20-year implant survival data — found a mean survival rate of 92% (95% CI: 82%–97%) across three prospective studies, and 88% (95% CI: 78%–94%) across five retrospective studies. The authors concluded that \"a survival rate of approximately 4 out of 5 implants is still considered remarkably good in the medical field for such a time frame.\"\n\nIn a large-scale real-world cohort of 4,247 patients receiving 10,871 implants with up to 22 years of follow-up, life table analysis showed cumulative implant survival rates of 98.9% at 3 years, 98.5% at 5 years, 96.8% at 10 years, and 94.0% at 15 years.\n\nCritically, the Kupka et al. meta-analysis found that \"the significant difference in survival rates between 10 and 20 years indicates that dental implant therapy does not conclude after the initial surgery but also necessitates lifelong follow-up care.\"\n\n### Dental Bridges\n\nBridge survival data is more nuanced and depends heavily on span length and abutment health. A systematic review by Pjetursson et al. (*Clinical Oral Implants Research*, 2004) found a 10-year survival rate of approximately 89.2% for tooth-supported fixed partial dentures. A more recent systematic review with meta-analysis reported estimated 10-year survival rates for all-ceramic bridges ranging from approximately 79% to 82% across different primary study follow-up groups.\n\nThe most common biological complication for bridges was loss of pulp vitality in the abutment teeth (32.6%), followed by caries at abutment teeth (9.1%). After a 10-year observation period, 2.6% of bridges were lost as a result of dental caries and 1% due to recurrent periodontitis.\n\nResearch also shows that \"the survival rate for both short- and long-span FDPs decreased more sharply after 10 years, which is most likely due to long-term fatigue.\" This is the clinical basis for the commonly cited 10–15 year replacement cycle for bridges.\n\n### Dentures\n\nDentures typically last around 7 years and may require frequent adjustments. This isn't simply a matter of wear — it's driven by the biological reality of bone resorption beneath the prosthesis, which progressively changes the fit of your appliance. Bone resorption is one of the primary reasons why dentures become loose over time and require relines and replacement after 5–10 years.\n\nImplants demonstrate the highest long-term survival rates across the evidence base, followed by bridges, followed by conventional dentures. However, implants require ongoing professional monitoring — the clinical work doesn't end at placement.\n\n---\n\n## Dimension 2: Bone Preservation — The Hidden Differentiator\n\nThis dimension is arguably the most clinically significant factor that patients underestimate when comparing options.\n\nWhen you lose a tooth or have one extracted, the jawbone that once supported it no longer receives stimulation and begins to shrink — a process called resorption. Up to 25% of the bone may be lost in the first year after a tooth extraction alone.\n\nConventional dentures accelerate this process rather than halt it. Denture prosthetics rest on your gum tissue and don't provide direct stimulation to the jawbone as natural teeth or implants do. When natural teeth are lost, your jawbone no longer receives the necessary pressure from chewing, which is crucial for maintaining bone density. Over time, this can lead to significant bone resorption.\n\nWhenever teeth are lost, the resorption of alveolar residual ridges progressively occurs whether you remain edentulous or are rehabilitated with removable prostheses.\n\nBridges preserve bone better than dentures because your adjacent teeth remain in the socket and continue to transmit chewing forces to the bone. However, the gap beneath the bridge pontic (the artificial tooth) receives no root stimulation, meaning localised bone loss beneath the pontic continues over time.\n\nDental implants are currently the only tooth replacement option that actively preserves your jawbone health, because the titanium post mimics the function of a natural tooth root, transmitting mechanical load directly into the bone during chewing. This stimulation signals your bone to maintain its density and volume — a process that implants replicate and that neither bridges nor dentures can replicate at the root level.\n\nFor younger patients or those concerned about long-term facial structure, this dimension alone can be decisive.\n\n---\n\n## Dimension 3: Aesthetics, Function, and Quality of Life\n\nAll three options can restore a functional smile, but they differ meaningfully in bite strength, stability, and sensory experience.\n\nImplants restore approximately 90–100% of your natural bite force and are indistinguishable from natural teeth in appearance. They don't shift, click, or require adhesives. Patients report the highest satisfaction and quality-of-life outcomes of any replacement option.\n\nBridges provide fixed, stable function and excellent aesthetics, particularly with modern all-ceramic materials. You can eat normally and don't need to remove the prosthesis. However, flossing requires a threader or water flosser to clean beneath the pontic — an added daily step.\n\nDentures are the most functionally limiting option. Conventional dentures can shift around or slip out of place when you're eating or speaking. A denture secured with dental implants provides more than 70% of normal biting force, which helps considerably in preventing jawbone loss and increases the function of the dentures — this gap between conventional and implant-retained overdentures is substantial.\n\nImplants offer the highest functional and aesthetic outcome. Bridges are a strong second for fixed function. Conventional dentures are the most limited option, though implant-retained overdentures significantly close the gap.\n\n---\n\n## Dimension 4: Maintenance Requirements\n\nDental implants are maintained exactly like your natural teeth: twice-daily brushing, daily flossing, and professional cleanings every 6 months. No adhesives, no overnight soaking, no special appliances. The primary maintenance risk is peri-implantitis — an inflammatory condition around the implant — which requires professional monitoring.\n\nBridges require daily cleaning under the pontic using a floss threader or interdental brush. Failure to clean this area consistently leads to plaque accumulation, gum disease, and decay at the abutment teeth — the most common cause of bridge failure. The use of implants for rehabilitation of unitary losses reduces the need for fixed partial dentures and, consequently, the need to prepare adjacent teeth with healthy dental structures — a consideration that extends to long-term maintenance as well.\n\nDentures require the most daily management: removal after meals for rinsing, overnight soaking, adhesive application (for conventional dentures), and periodic professional relines as your jaw ridge changes shape. Current denture wearers can reduce their need for bone repair by removing their prostheses at night when they sleep, as extended denture wear places unnecessary pressure on their jaw, causing negative bone remodelling where the bone shrinks.\n\nImplants are the lowest daily burden. Bridges require consistent sub-pontic hygiene. Dentures require the highest daily management effort.\n\n---\n\n## Dimension 5: Candidacy Considerations\n\nNot every patient qualifies for every option, and candidacy assessment is a critical clinical step before any treatment decision. At Smile Solutions, we provide comprehensive evaluations to determine which restoration approach best suits your unique clinical profile.\n\n### Who Is a Good Candidate for Implants?\n\nYou need sufficient bone volume and density to anchor the titanium post (if not, bone grafting may be required first). Healthy gums free of active periodontal disease are essential. Non-smokers or those willing to quit have better outcomes, as smoking significantly increases failure risk. Well-controlled systemic health matters — diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain medications can affect osseointegration. Most healthy adults with adequate healing capacity qualify.\n\nResearch shows a strong link between the lifespan of dental implants and your overall health. Systemic diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart conditions can negatively impact implant success, as these conditions often impair healing and reduce bone quality, increasing the risk of implant failure.\n\n### Who Is a Good Candidate for Bridges?\n\nYou need at least one healthy natural tooth on each side of the gap. Adjacent teeth must be strong enough to serve as abutment supports. Bridges work well for patients who prefer to avoid surgery or those with insufficient bone for implants who aren't candidates for grafting.\n\nThe critical caveat: preparing adjacent teeth with healthy dental structures is a permanent, irreversible alteration — your abutment teeth are prepared and crowned, affecting teeth that were previously healthy.\n\n### Who Is a Good Candidate for Dentures?\n\nDentures work for patients missing most or all teeth in an arch, those with insufficient bone for implants (even after grafting consideration), patients with health conditions that preclude surgery, budget-conscious patients requiring immediate restoration, and elderly patients with limited healing capacity.\n\nImplants have the most specific prerequisites but offer the best long-term outcomes when met. Bridges require healthy adjacent teeth. Dentures have the fewest prerequisites but the highest long-term trade-offs.\n\n---\n\n## Dimension 6: Total Cost of Ownership Over 10–20 Years\n\nUpfront cost comparisons mislead patients. The only financially accurate comparison is total cost of ownership — including replacement cycles, maintenance, and downstream consequences of bone loss.\n\n| Option | Upfront Cost (Per Tooth/Arch) | Replacement Cycle | 20-Year Total Cost (Estimate) |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Single Dental Implant | $4,500–$9,000 AUD | Rarely replaced (crown may need replacement at ~15–20 yrs) | $5,000–$10,500 AUD |\n| 3-Unit Fixed Bridge | $3,000–$7,500 AUD | Every 10–15 years | $9,000–$22,500 AUD |\n| Full Denture (per arch) | $1,500–$5,250 AUD | Every 5–8 years | $6,000–$21,000 AUD |\n| Implant-Retained Overdenture | $5,250–$12,000 AUD | Overdenture replaced; implants rarely | $7,500–$18,000 AUD |\n\nIn Australia, the total cost for a single dental implant, including the implant post, abutment, and crown, typically ranges between $4,500 and $9,000 AUD per tooth as of 2025. Without insurance, a traditional 3-unit dental bridge costs between $3,000 and $7,500 AUD.\n\nThe long-term maths often reverses the intuitive cost ranking. Whilst bridges have a lower initial price tag, they typically need to be replaced every 10–15 years. Over 30 years, the cost of two bridge replacements can easily exceed the one-time cost of an implant. A $3,500 AUD bridge replaced twice over 30 years equals $10,500 AUD+, whilst a $6,750 AUD implant that lasts 30+ years equals $6,750 AUD.\n\nThis calculation doesn't account for the cost of treating abutment tooth complications — decay, root canals, or eventual tooth loss — which are biologically linked to bridge placement.\n\nImplants have the highest upfront cost but frequently the lowest total cost of ownership over 20+ years. Bridges and dentures have lower entry costs but higher cumulative costs due to replacement cycles and downstream complications.\n\n---\n\n\n### Smile Solutions Pricing Summary (2025)\n\n| Option | Approximate Cost at Smile Solutions | Key Benefit |\n|---|---|---|\n| Single Tooth Implant | From ~$4,500 (implant + abutment + crown) | Permanent; bone-preserving; no damage to adjacent teeth |\n| All-on-4 (per arch) | From ~$25,000 (Nobel Biocare + ceramic bridge) | Full arch replacement; fixed; ceramic — not acrylic |\n| Traditional Bridge | From ~$3,000–$6,000 (3-unit) | No surgery required; faster timeline |\n| Removable Denture | From ~$1,500–$3,500 | Lowest upfront cost; removable |\n| Implant-Retained Denture | From ~$8,000–$15,000 | Stability of implants; removable convenience |\n\n*Pricing is indicative and subject to assessment. Payright, Humm, and MyDentaPlan financing available for eligible patients. Call 13 13 96 for a personalised quote.*\n## The Decision Framework: Matching Option to Your Patient Profile\n\nBased on the six dimensions above, here's a structured clinical profile-to-option map:\n\n**Choose an Implant if you:**\n- Are missing one or a few non-adjacent teeth\n- Have sufficient bone volume (or are willing to undergo grafting)\n- Are in good general health with no uncontrolled systemic disease\n- Want long-term bone preservation and the lowest maintenance requirements\n- Can manage a higher upfront cost in exchange for lower lifetime cost\n\n**Choose a Bridge if you:**\n- Are missing one to three adjacent teeth\n- Have healthy, strong adjacent teeth that can serve as abutments\n- Prefer to avoid surgery\n- Need a faster treatment timeline (bridges can be completed in 2–3 weeks vs. 3–9 months for implants)\n- Understand and accept the permanent alteration to adjacent teeth\n\n**Choose Dentures if you:**\n- Are missing most or all teeth in an arch\n- Have insufficient bone volume and aren't a candidate for grafting\n- Have systemic health conditions that preclude surgery\n- Need the most budget-accessible option immediately\n- Are open to implant-retained overdentures as a future upgrade for improved stability and bone preservation\n\nAt Smile Solutions, we work with you to evaluate all relevant clinical, functional, and financial factors, ensuring that each recommendation is tailored to your long-term oral health goals. Our experienced specialists provide personalised treatment plans that reflect your unique needs and circumstances.\n\n---\n\n## Key Takeaways\n\nImplants offer the highest long-term survival rates. A systematic meta-analysis found a 10-year implant survival rate of 96.4%, outperforming both bridges and conventional dentures over equivalent time horizons.\n\nBone loss is the most underappreciated variable. When you lose a tooth, your jawbone begins to shrink through resorption — only implants actively prevent this process at the root level, making the choice between options a long-term structural health decision, not just an aesthetic one.\n\nBridges carry a hidden biological cost. The requirement to permanently alter adjacent healthy teeth, combined with a 10–15 year replacement cycle and a 32.6% rate of abutment tooth pulp complications, means bridges often cost more — clinically and financially — than their upfront price suggests.\n\nDentures are the most accessible but most demanding option. Lower upfront cost comes with the highest daily maintenance requirements, the most significant bone loss consequences, and a 5–8 year replacement cycle that erodes the cost advantage over time.\n\nTotal cost of ownership, not sticker price, is the correct financial comparison. Over 20 years, implants frequently prove more cost-effective than repeated bridge or denture replacements — particularly when downstream bone loss treatments are factored in.\n\n---\n\n## Conclusion\n\nThe right tooth replacement option isn't universal — it's the one that best fits your bone anatomy, systemic health profile, lifestyle, and financial situation across a 10–20 year horizon. Implants represent the gold standard by most clinical measures, but bridges and dentures remain appropriate, evidence-backed solutions for specific patient profiles.\n\nWhat this comparison makes clear is that you should make this decision with full information about all six dimensions — not on upfront cost alone. A $3,500 AUD bridge that requires replacement twice and triggers abutment complications isn't more affordable than a $6,750 AUD implant that lasts a lifetime. A conventional denture that causes progressive bone loss may make a future implant more expensive or impossible.\n\nUse this framework as a starting point, then bring it into a consultation with our qualified restorative dentists and oral surgeons who can assess your specific bone volume, adjacent tooth health, and medical history. At Smile Solutions, we're committed to helping you understand your options and make informed decisions based on comprehensive clinical evidence and personalised care.\n\nReady to explore your tooth replacement options? Our experienced team provides world-class care in a warm, welcoming environment. Book a consultation with Smile Solutions today to discuss which solution is right for you. We'll take the time to understand your unique needs and develop a personalised treatment plan that supports your long-term oral health and confidence.\n\n---\n\n## References\n\n- Howe, M.S., Keys, W., and Richards, D. \"Long-term (10-year) dental implant survival: A systematic review and sensitivity meta-analysis.\" *Journal of Dentistry*, 84:9–21, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2019.03.008\n\n- Kupka, J.R., König, J., Al-Nawas, B., Sagheb, K., and Schiegnitz, E. \"How far can we go? A 20-year meta-analysis of dental implant survival rates.\" *Clinical Oral Investigations*, 28(10):541, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-024-05929-3\n\n- French, D., et al. \"Long term clinical performance of 10,871 dental implants with up to 22 years of follow-up: A cohort study in 4,247 patients.\" *Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research*, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/cid.12994\n\n- Sartoretto, S.C., Shibli, J.A., et al. \"Comparing the Long-Term Success Rates of Tooth Preservation and Dental Implants: A Critical Review.\" *Journal of Functional Biomaterials*, 14(3):142, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14030142\n\n- Pjetursson, B.E., Tan, K., Lang, N.P., Brägger, U., Egger, M., and Zwahlen, M. \"A systematic review of the survival and complication rates of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) after an observation period of at least 5 years.\" *Clinical Oral Implants Research*, 15(6):667–76, 2004. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0501.2004.01120.x\n\n- Australian Dental Association. \"Dental Bridges for Partial Tooth Loss.\" *Health Resources*, 2023. https://www.ada.org.au/\n\n- Frisch, E., et al. \"Long-term results of implants and implant-supported prostheses under systematic supportive implant therapy: A retrospective 25-year study.\" *Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research*, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1111/cid.12944\n\n- Gupta, R., Gupta, N., and Weber, K.K. \"Dental Implants.\" In: *StatPearls* [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470448/\n\n---\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is a dental implant: A titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone.\n\nWhat does a dental implant replace: The tooth root itself.\n\nWhat is a fixed dental bridge: A prosthetic tooth anchored to adjacent natural teeth.\n\nAre dental bridges removable: No, they are permanently fixed.\n\nWhat are dentures: Removable prosthetic devices that sit on gum tissue.\n\nCan dentures replace some teeth: Yes, partial dentures replace some teeth.\n\nCan dentures replace all teeth: Yes, complete dentures replace an entire arch.\n\nWhat is the 10-year survival rate for dental implants: 96.4%.\n\nWhat is the 20-year survival rate for dental implants: Approximately 88-92%.\n\nWhat is the 10-year survival rate for dental bridges: Approximately 89.2%.\n\nWhat is the 10-year survival rate for all-ceramic bridges: Approximately 79-82%.\n\nHow long do dentures typically last: Around 7 years.\n\nDo dental implants require lifelong follow-up care: Yes.\n\nWhat is the most common complication for bridges: Loss of pulp vitality in abutment teeth.\n\nWhat percentage of bridges experience abutment tooth decay: 9.1%.\n\nDo implants prevent bone loss: Yes, they actively prevent bone resorption.\n\nDo bridges prevent bone loss: Only partially, beneath adjacent teeth.\n\nDo dentures prevent bone loss: No, they accelerate bone resorption.\n\nHow much bone can be lost in the first year after tooth extraction: Up to 25%.\n\nWhy do implants preserve bone: They transmit chewing forces directly into bone.\n\nDo bridges stimulate bone beneath the pontic: No.\n\nWhat percentage of natural bite force do implants restore: Approximately 90-100%.\n\nWhat percentage of bite force do implant-retained dentures provide: More than 70%.\n\nDo dentures shift during eating: Yes, conventional dentures can shift.\n\nDo implants require special cleaning tools: No, maintained like natural teeth.\n\nDo bridges require special cleaning tools: Yes, floss threaders or interdental brushes.\n\nDo dentures require overnight soaking: Yes.\n\nWhat is peri-implantitis: An inflammatory condition around the implant.\n\nHow often should implants be professionally cleaned: Every 6 months.\n\nDo dentures require adhesives: Conventional dentures may require adhesives.\n\nCan smokers get dental implants: Smoking significantly increases failure risk.\n\nDoes diabetes affect implant success: Yes, if not well-controlled.\n\nDoes osteoporosis affect implant success: Yes, it can impair healing and bone quality.\n\nWhat is required for implant candidacy: Sufficient bone volume and healthy gums.\n\nCan bone grafting enable implants: Yes, if bone volume is insufficient.\n\nWhat is required for bridge candidacy: Healthy natural teeth on each side of gap.\n\nAre adjacent teeth altered for bridges: Yes, permanently prepared and crowned.\n\nWho is a good candidate for dentures: Patients missing most or all teeth.\n\nWhat is the upfront cost of a single dental implant: $4,500–$9,000 AUD.\n\nWhat is the upfront cost of a 3-unit bridge: $3,000–$7,500 AUD.\n\nWhat is the upfront cost of a full denture per arch: $1,500–$5,250 AUD.\n\nWhat is the upfront cost of an implant-retained overdenture: $5,250–$12,000 AUD.\n\nHow often do bridges need replacement: Every 10-15 years.\n\nHow often do dentures need replacement: Every 5-8 years.\n\nWhat is the 20-year total cost for a single implant: $5,000–$10,500 AUD.\n\nWhat is the 20-year total cost for a bridge: $9,000–$22,500 AUD.\n\nWhat is the 20-year total cost for a full denture: $6,000–$21,000 AUD.\n\nDo implants have the lowest lifetime cost: Often yes, over 20+ years.\n\nHow long does bridge treatment take: 2-3 weeks.\n\nHow long does implant treatment take: 3-9 months.\n\nWhat is osseointegration: The process where implant fuses to bone.\n\nCan dentures be upgraded with implants: Yes, to implant-retained overdentures.\n\nShould dentures be removed at night: Yes, to reduce bone remodelling pressure.\n\nWhat causes dentures to become loose: Bone resorption beneath the prosthesis.\n\nDo dentures require frequent adjustments: Yes.\n\nWhat is the most common cause of bridge failure: Plaque accumulation and decay at abutment teeth.\n\nAre implants indistinguishable from natural teeth: Yes, in appearance.\n\nDo bridges provide stable function: Yes, they are fixed and stable.\n\nCan you eat normally with a bridge: Yes.\n\nCan you eat normally with conventional dentures: Function is more limited.\n\nWhat is the highest satisfaction tooth replacement option: Dental implants.\n\nDo implants click or shift: No.\n\nDo implants require adhesives: No.\n\nDoes implant treatment involve surgery: Yes.\n\nDoes bridge treatment involve surgery: No.\n\nDoes denture placement involve surgery: No, for conventional dentures.\n\nAre implants suitable for patients who can't have surgery: No.\n\nWhat is the most budget-accessible immediate option: Dentures.\n\nDo all patients qualify for all tooth replacement options: No, candidacy varies.\n\nShould cost comparison include replacement cycles: Yes, for accurate total cost.\n\nCan healthy adjacent teeth be affected by bridges: Yes, they are permanently altered.\n\nIs bone loss reversible after tooth extraction: No, only preventable with implants.\n\nDo implants require daily flossing: Yes.\n\nWhat is the main maintenance risk for implants: Peri-implantitis.\n\n---\n\n## Get Expert Advice at Smile Solutions\n\nNot sure which option is right for you? Our specialists conduct comprehensive assessments using CBCT 3D imaging — providing you with a complete picture of your bone density, anatomy, and the full range of options available for your specific situation.\n\n- **Phone:** 13 13 96\n- **Address:** Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne VIC 3000\n- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm, Sat 8:00am–1:30pm\n- **Financing:** Payright, Humm, and MyDentaPlan payment plans for eligible patients\n- **Health Funds:** HICAPS on-site; we accept all major health funds",
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