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  "id": "patient-guides/dental-implants-in-melbourne-for-international-patients",
  "title": "Dental Implants in Melbourne for International Patients",
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  "description": "For people living overseas considering implants at Smile Solutions in Melbourne: first contact, records, AUD fees, payment plan eligibility and entry rules.",
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  "content": "**In short:** People who live overseas can call Smile Solutions on +61 3 9650 4920 to talk about dental implants or a full-mouth rehabilitation in Melbourne before planning travel. Assessment, surgery and fitting all take place in person at the Manchester Unity Building, fees are quoted in Australian dollars, and we plan the timing of visits with you at consultation.\n\n## How do I make first contact from overseas?\n\nPhone +61 3 9650 4920 or email theteam@smilesolutions.com.au. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 1:30pm, Melbourne time, so allow for the time difference when you call.\n\n## What should I bring from my home dentist?\n\nAsk your dentist for copies of recent x-rays, scans and treatment notes, bring them with you to your first appointment, and mention them when you phone us. A treating clinician decides whether new imaging is needed. A list of your medications is also helpful.\n\n## Where does treatment take place?\n\nAll clinical stages happen in Melbourne. Your first appointment is a complimentary implant consultation in person with an experienced registered dentist, followed by a medical and dental assessment. For full-arch treatment, the next stages are implant surgery under general anaesthetic, a fit check the day after surgery, a healing period of three to six months and then the final fixed bridge. The [stage by stage guide](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/all-on-4-for-travelling-patients-each-stage-in-melbourne/) explains each step.\n\n## How are fees and payment handled for overseas patients?\n\nFees are quoted in Australian dollars. As a guide, All-on-4 begins from $29,000 for one arch and from $54,000 for both, and your specialist discusses the cost of your individual plan at consultation. A Medicare rebate is available to you only if you are eligible for Medicare. Payright requires permanent residence in Australia along with Australian ID and a mobile number, and TLC requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency, so these payment plans are generally not available to people who live overseas. If you hold health insurance at home, check with your insurer before you travel.\n\n## Are there visa or entry requirements?\n\nEntry rules depend on your nationality and are set by the Australian Government. Check the Department of Home Affairs website before booking travel. We cannot give migration advice.\n\n## Can you look at dental work I had done in another country?\n\nYes. We assess problems with earlier dental work, including implants, crowns and veneers, and give independent second opinions. See [assessment after overseas dental work](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/assessment-after-overseas-dental-work-implants-crowns-and-veneers/).\n\nResults, recovery times and risks vary for each individual.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### What number do I call from outside Australia?\n\nCall +61 3 9650 4920. You can also email theteam@smilesolutions.com.au.\n\n### In what currency are fees quoted?\n\nFees are quoted in Australian dollars.\n\n### Can I claim Medicare?\n\nA rebate can be claimed only by people eligible for Medicare, so confirm your own status before you rely on one.\n\n### When can I fly home after surgery?\n\nYou stay in Melbourne at least until the fit check the day after surgery. Your surgeon advises when it is suitable to travel home, including by air.\n\n### Is there a guide for New Zealand patients?\n\nYes. See our [New Zealand guide](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/full-mouth-implants-in-melbourne-for-new-zealand-patients/).\n\n## Related pages\n\n- [Interstate and international patients: overview](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/interstate-and-international-patients-full-mouth-implants-in-melbourne/)\n- [New Zealand guide](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/full-mouth-implants-in-melbourne-for-new-zealand-patients/)\n- [Visiting Smile Solutions from out of town](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/visiting-smile-solutions-from-out-of-town-address-transport-and-hours/)\n- [Assessment after overseas dental work](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/patient-guides/assessment-after-overseas-dental-work-implants-crowns-and-veneers/)\n- [Contact Smile Solutions](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/contact-us/)\n",
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