Silverwater sits directly across Silverwater Road from Newington, close enough that most residents reach Shine Dental Newington in under ten minutes. For treatment that involves several appointments over months, that proximity is worth more than it first appears. This guide covers what implant treatment involves, how to judge a practice, and what Silverwater patients should plan for.
Why does travel distance matter for implant treatment?
A single dental implant is not a one-visit procedure. A typical course involves a consultation with imaging, the surgical placement, a healing period with occasional reviews, and then the appointments to make and fit the crown. Full-arch treatment such as All-on-X adds more.
If any stage needs attention at short notice — a temporary that comes loose, a healing question, an adjustment that would be quick in the chair — being ten minutes away turns a disruption into an errand. Patients who travel across the city for implant work often delay small issues, and small issues are easier to manage early.
Where is the practice and how do I get there?
Shine Dental Newington is at Unit 5, 8 Avenue of Americas, Newington NSW 2127. From Silverwater the drive is short in either direction along Silverwater Road, and free parking is available on site for patients — which matters more than it sounds when you are attending after surgery and would rather not walk far.
The practice also sees patients from Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, Auburn, Lidcombe, Homebush, Ermington and Rydalmere.
What does implant treatment actually involve?
The sequence is consistent, even though the details differ from person to person.
Treatment begins with an assessment. Dr. Jin-Ho Cho — BDS (University of Sydney, 1987), more than 35 years in practice, over 9,000 implant fixtures placed — examines the site, takes a CBCT scan on site and reviews your medical history. The scan shows bone height, width and the position of nerves and sinuses in three dimensions, which a standard x-ray cannot.
From that, a plan is drawn up: how many implants, where they sit, whether any grafting is needed, and whether extractions are involved. You receive a written, itemised quote with item numbers before anything is booked.
Surgery places the implant into the bone. A healing period follows — usually some months — during which the implant fuses with bone. Once that is confirmed, the crown or bridge is made and fitted.
How many appointments should I plan for?
For a single implant, most patients attend somewhere between four and six times across the whole course, spread over several months. Full-arch cases involve more, and our All-on-X timeline article sets out that sequence in detail.
Most of the elapsed time is not appointments. It is quiet biological healing, during which you carry on normally.
Are implants suitable for everyone?
No, and any practice telling you otherwise is overreaching. Suitability depends on bone volume, gum health, medical history and habits. Uncontrolled diabetes, active gum disease and smoking all affect how predictably an implant heals. Some of these can be addressed before treatment; others change the recommendation.
There are also cases where a bridge or a removable option is the more sensible answer. Our guide on whether you are suitable for implants walks through the assessment honestly.
What should I ask before choosing a practice?
A few questions separate a considered plan from a sales pitch:
- Is three-dimensional imaging taken before planning? A CBCT scan is the basis of a defensible plan.
- Is the quote itemised, with item numbers? You should be able to see what each component costs and take it to your health fund.
- Who performs the surgery, and what is their experience with cases like mine?
- What happens if something does not go to plan? Every surgical procedure has that possibility; the answer tells you how the practice handles it.
- What are the alternatives, and why is this option being recommended over them?
Our article on questions to ask an implant dentist expands on this.
What does it cost?
Cost depends on the number of implants, whether grafting or extractions are needed, and the materials used for the final restoration. Rather than quoting a figure that will not apply to your situation, the practice provides a written itemised quote after assessment so you can see the components and check them against your cover. Our implant cost guide explains what drives the differences.
HICAPS on-the-spot claiming is available, and the practice is a CBHS and NIB preferred provider. If you have another fund, the itemised quote lets you confirm your entitlements before committing.
Booking from Silverwater
Consultations run in English or Korean. To arrange an assessment, call (02) 9748 4822, mobile 0430 442 018, or send an enquiry.
Treatment described here depends on an individual clinical assessment. Outcomes vary between patients, and no course of treatment suits everyone.