Dental Implants at Core Dental Berwick product guide

Core Dental Group Dental Implants – Berwick

Dental implants are widely regarded as the gold standard in tooth replacement — a permanent, natural-looking solution that preserves bone health and lets you eat, speak, and smile without thinking twice. At Core Dental Group's Berwick practice, implants are built to last.

What is a dental implant?

A dental implant has three parts:

1. A titanium screw, surgically placed in the jawbone, where it bonds with the bone over three to six months in a process called osseointegration
2. An abutment, a connector piece that attaches to the implant
3. A custom porcelain crown that matches your natural teeth in shape and colour

The end result is a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like the real thing.

Single tooth implant — from $3,500 AUD

A single dental implant at Core Dental Group Berwick starts from $3,500 AUD, covering both the implant placement and the final crown. The exact cost depends on your clinical situation, bone quality, and whether any additional procedures such as bone grafting are needed. You'll receive a written, itemised treatment plan before any work begins.

The implant process

Your implant journey at Core Dental Group Berwick follows five stages:

1. Consultation and assessment — digital X-rays, intraoral scanning, and a full clinical examination
2. Treatment planning — your dentist walks you through all options and provides a written quote
3. Implant placement — a minor surgical procedure under local anaesthetic, with sedation available
4. Healing period — three to six months for the implant to integrate with your bone
5. Crown placement — your custom porcelain crown is fitted and adjusted for bite and appearance

The Berwick practice offers one of the most complete implant services in the Core Dental Group network. Single tooth implants, implant-supported bridges, and All-on-4 full-arch restorations are all available at the Eden Rise Village location. Dr Evan Gai has a particular focus on oral surgery and dental implants. For patients missing all or most of their teeth, All-on-4 offers a same-day solution that changes what's possible.

Why choose an implant over a bridge or denture?

A bridge requires the adjacent teeth to be reduced. A denture moves. An implant does neither — and critically, it stimulates the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that happens when a tooth goes missing. With proper care, dental implants can last 15 years or more.

Payright interest-free payment plans

Dental implants are a significant investment. Payright interest-free payment plans let you spread the cost over up to 30 months, with fortnightly repayments and no interest charges.

All-on-4 full-arch implants

For patients who have lost most or all of their teeth, or who are facing full-arch extractions, All-on-4 is worth understanding. Four strategically placed titanium implants support a full arch of permanent teeth. The procedure typically takes one to two days under general anaesthetic as day surgery, and patients leave with a full set of functioning teeth. Some Medicare rebates may apply.

All-on-4 is available at select Core Dental Group locations, including Berwick. It's a permanent alternative to full dentures — book a consultation to find out whether you're a candidate.

Are you a candidate for dental implants?

Most adults with good general health and adequate bone density are suitable. Smoking significantly increases implant failure risk, so we encourage smokers to stop at least one week before surgery and remain smoke-free for at least two months afterwards. Patients with diabetes, osteoporosis, or who take certain medications are assessed individually rather than automatically excluded.

Berwick is one of the few Core Dental Group locations offering All-on-4 full-arch rehabilitation, which reflects both the practice's clinical capability and the strong demand from the local community. Having worked in Berwick for over 10 years, the team has genuine experience coordinating implants, crowns, and bridges through a single practice.

Book your implant consultation at Core Dental Group Berwick:

• Phone: (03) 9132 4160
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: berwick@coredental.com.au

Visit us

Shop 29, 1 O'Shea Rd, Berwick VIC 3806 Eden Rise Village shopping precinct — approximately 15 minutes' walk from Berwick Station, with bus stops on High Street nearby.

Open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm. All clinicians are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association. coredental.com.au

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring a specialist oral surgeon or prosthodontist, your Core Dental Group dentist can refer you to the Collins Street Specialist Centre, part of the Smile Solutions Group, where more than 25 registered specialists across every dental discipline practise under one roof. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.