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What is included in a dental implant combo package?
What does an implant combo price include at Picasso Dental Clinic? Exact components, what is excluded, and how to compare quotes across clinics when planning from Australia.
Picasso Dental Clinic's implant combo price includes four components: the titanium implant fixture, the healing abutment, the final abutment, and the final ceramic crown. What is not included in the combo price is the CBCT scan, initial consultation, any bone grafting, sinus augmentation, tooth extraction, and post-op medication. Picasso itemises everything so you only pay for what your case requires.
What the Picasso combo includes — and excludes
Included in the combo price
| Component | What it is |
|---|---|
| Titanium implant fixture | The post that integrates with the jawbone — this is the implant |
| Healing abutment | Temporary cap during osseointegration |
| Final abutment | Connector between fixture and crown |
| Final ceramic crown | The visible tooth — Emax, zirconia, or other material |
Not included in the combo price
| Component | Why it is separate | Picasso AUD |
|---|---|---|
| CBCT scan | 3D planning scan; varies by case need | AUD 33 |
| Initial consultation | Assessment and plan sign-off | Included with CBCT |
| Tooth extraction (if needed) | Site preparation | AUD 226 per tooth |
| Bone graft (if needed) | Where bone volume is insufficient | AUD 441 – AUD 1,655 |
| Sinus lift (if needed) | Upper posterior implants with sinus proximity | AUD 1,272 – AUD 2,483 |
| Post-op medication | Antibiotics, anti-inflammatories | AUD 28 – AUD 57 |
AUD combo prices by brand tier
| Implant brand | Combo price (AUD) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Osstem (South Korea) | AUD 1,415 | Fixture + healing abutment + final abutment + Emax crown |
| ETK / Neodent | AUD 1,698 | As above |
| MegaGen | AUD 1,698 | As above |
| Zimmer Biomet | AUD 1,981 | As above |
| Nobel Biocare | AUD 2,545 | As above |
| Straumann BLX | AUD 2,545 | As above |
Crown material in the combo is Emax (standard). Zirconia, Lava, or other materials are available at different price points — specify in your quote request.
How to compare implant quotes from different clinics
When comparing Picasso against another clinic, use this framework:
- Ask the other clinic for the same breakdown — fixture, abutment, crown, CBCT, consultation separately
- Add up all components — do not compare headline prices
- Confirm the brand — “Osstem” is specific; “Korean implant” or “premium” is not
- Ask about bone graft pricing — clinics that omit this often add it after the CBCT
- Check the crown material — a lower combo price may use a lower-specification ceramic
A fully transparent clinic can answer all five. One that cannot or will not is not the clinic for complex restorative work.
Two-trip implant structure
The Picasso combo is delivered across two trips for standard two-stage implants:
| Trip 1 | Trip 2 (3–6 months later) |
|---|---|
| CBCT, assessment, plan sign-off | CBCT confirms osseointegration |
| Extraction (if needed) | Final abutment placed |
| Implant fixture placed | Crown impression or digital scan |
| Healing abutment fitted | Crown delivered and cemented |
The combo price covers components from both trips.
Related pages
- Dental implants — full procedure guide
- Implant brands at Picasso — all 7 documented
- CBCT scan before dental implants
- Free AUD quote
Frequently asked questions
What does a dental implant combo include?
The Picasso combo includes: titanium implant fixture, healing abutment (placed after surgery, sits above gum), final abutment (connects fixture to crown), and final ceramic crown. The combo price does not include CBCT, consultation, extractions, bone grafting, or medication.
Why do some implant quotes seem much lower?
Quotes that list only the fixture price (not the abutment and crown) appear lower. A fixture-only price of AUD 800 plus AUD 300 abutment plus AUD 400 crown plus AUD 300 CBCT totals AUD 1,800 — comparable to Picasso's AUD 1,415 all-in combo. Always compare total treatment cost, not headline fixture price.
What is a healing abutment?
A small cap screwed into the implant fixture that sits above the gumline during the osseointegration period. It shapes the gum tissue and provides access to the fixture. After osseointegration is confirmed, it is replaced by the final abutment for crown placement.
Is the CBCT scan extra at Picasso?
Yes — the CBCT is AUD 33 at Picasso and is itemised separately. Some clinics include a basic 2D OPG in the combo; Picasso uses CBCT (3D) as the planning standard for implants, and charges separately to keep the combo price transparent.