Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial
Surgery in Auckland

Frequently Asked Questions

An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon focuses on the surgical part of your treatment, while a Specialist Prosthodontist handles the restorative phase. Working together as a team means each step is managed by the right expert, so you get the best results.

For full mouth implant rehabilitation, we can use remote anchorage implants (such as zygomatic, pterygoid, or trans-sinus implants) to provide stable support in patients with insufficient bone. Learn more. For partial cases, we can consider a range of bone grafting procedures to rebuild bone and allow implant placement. Learn more.

Yes. Full mouth implant rehabilitation is a major surgical procedure, typically lasting 2–4 hours. We recommend performing it under general anaesthesia (GA) in a medical-level operating theatre.

This ensures your safety and comfort, and removes variables such as movement, coughing, or fatigue which could compromise treatment outcomes. Our specialist anaesthetists are highly trained to provide both GA and IV sedation, allowing you to undergo surgery in the most comfortable and controlled way.

Yes. Revision surgery is possible, and this is one of our areas of special expertise. Learn more here 

From start to finish, the process usually takes 3–6 months. This includes the surgery, placement of a temporary prosthesis, healing time, and then delivery of the final prosthesis. The temporary prosthesis is also fixed onto the implants and is typically provided within 1–3 days after surgery, so you will not experience a prolonged period without teeth.

The cost starts from $35,000 per arch. Fees are staged to align with each phase of treatment, and flexible payment options (including Q-Card finance) are available.

You will be fitted with a fixed temporary prosthesis within 1–3 days after surgery. While wearing this, you’ll need to follow a soft diet for 3–6 months to allow proper healing. Once your final prosthesis is placed, you can return to a normal diet.

Most patients need at least one week off work after surgery to rest and recover.

Maintenance depends on your oral hygiene routine and risk factors. Typically, we recommend visits every 6 months, but some patients may require annual reviews instead.

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My new teeth are truly awesome - I cannot thank Dr Han Choi and the team enough!
Martin Evans

After a really traumatic experience with another surgeon, I was nervous about trying again. But meeting Dr. Choi, the anaesthetist, and the entire after-care team completely changed everything. They were calm, supportive, and explained every step in a way that made me feel safe.

They fixed the complications I’d been struggling with and helped me feel comfortable and confident again. My implants look and feel amazing now, and the care I received—from surgery to after-care—was outstanding.

I’m so grateful to have found a team I can finally trust.

Marita Inglis
Dr Han Choi and his team showed outstanding kindness and professionalism throughout my treatment. I have long suffered from severe dental anxiety, but their empathy and support made a complex procedure possible for me. I underwent highly complex full mouth zygomatic implant surgery, and the results were excellent, with smooth healing and minimal bruising. Having had a previous traumatic full mouth implant experience in Turkey, I can honestly say the care and expertise I received here were incomparable. I highly recommend Dr Choi and his team for anyone seeking exceptional dental care.
Maxine Axford

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