Dental Implants at Core Dental Caroline Springs product guide

Core Dental Group – Dental Implants at Caroline Springs

Dental implants are widely considered the gold standard in tooth replacement. They're permanent, they look natural, and they protect the jawbone from the gradual loss that follows tooth extraction. At Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice, implants are built to last.

What is a dental implant?

Every implant has three parts. First, a titanium screw is placed surgically into the jawbone, where it bonds with the bone over three to six months — a process called osseointegration. An abutment then connects that screw to the final piece: a custom porcelain crown matched to the shape and colour of your natural teeth. The finished result looks, feels, and functions like a real tooth.

Single tooth implant — from $3,500

A single dental implant at Caroline Springs starts from $3,500, covering both the placement and the final crown. The actual cost depends on your bone quality and whether any additional work — bone grafting, for example — is needed beforehand. You'll receive a written, fully itemised treatment plan before anything begins, so there are no surprises.

The implant process

Treatment at Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice follows five stages:

1. Consultation and assessment — digital X-rays, intraoral scanning, and a full clinical examination
2. Treatment planning — your dentist walks through all options and provides a written quote
3. Implant placement — minor surgery under local anaesthetic (sedation is 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

Caroline Springs is one of Core Dental Group's most technologically advanced locations. CBCT 3D imaging — the gold standard for implant planning — lets the team assess bone volume and density precisely before surgery, which reduces complications during the procedure. The practice also offers All-on-4 full arch implants for patients needing complete smile restoration.

Why choose an implant over a bridge or denture?

A bridge requires the teeth on either side to be filed down. A denture moves. An implant does neither — it's fixed in place and, critically, it stimulates the jawbone, preventing the bone loss that begins as soon as a tooth goes missing. With proper care, implants can last 15 years or more.

Payright interest-free payment plans

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

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 complete arch of teeth permanently. 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 at Caroline Springs is suited to patients who want a permanent, implant-supported alternative to full dentures. A consultation will determine whether you're a candidate.

Are you suitable for dental implants?

Most adults in good general health with adequate bone density are suitable. Smoking significantly increases the risk of implant failure — patients are advised to stop at least one week before surgery and for at least two months afterwards. People with diabetes, osteoporosis, or who take certain medications are assessed individually.

Caroline Springs is one of the few Core Dental Group locations offering All-on-4 full arch rehabilitation, backed by CBCT 3D imaging for precise surgical planning. The multilingual team offers implant consultations in Arabic, Bengali, and Farsi, and free parking behind the practice means every appointment — from initial planning through to final placement — is straightforward to get to.

Book your implant consultation at Core Dental Group's Caroline Springs practice:

• Phone: (03) 9363 7888
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: carolinesprings@coredental.com.au

Visit us

224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 Adjacent to CS Square shopping centre Free parking behind the practice; street parking 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. Your local dental practice — coredental.com.au

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring a specialist oral surgeon and 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.