Dental Implants at Core Dental Carrum Downs product guide

Dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement - providing a permanent, natural-looking solution that preserves bone health and restores your ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence. At Core Dental Carrum Downs, we offer dental implants that are built to last.

What Is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant consists of three components:

1. A titanium implant 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 dental crown - a custom porcelain crown that matches your natural teeth in shape and colour

The result is a replacement tooth that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.

Single Tooth Implant - From $3,500

A single dental implant at Core Dental Carrum Downs starts from $3,500. This covers the implant placement and the final crown. The exact cost depends on your specific clinical situation, bone quality, and whether any additional procedures such as bone grafting are required. A written treatment plan with all costs itemised is provided before any work begins.

The Implant Process

Your implant journey at Core Dental Carrum Downs follows these stages:

1. Consultation and assessment - digital X-rays, intraoral scanning, and a full clinical examination
2. Treatment planning - your dentist explains all options and provides a written quote
3. Implant placement - a minor surgical procedure under local anaesthetic (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 perfect bite and aesthetics

Our fully accessible Carrum Downs practice - with ground-floor entry and ample on-site parking - makes implant consultations convenient for all patients. Our experienced team works with you through every stage of the implant process.

Why Implants Rather Than a Bridge or Denture?

Unlike a dental bridge, an implant does not require the adjacent teeth to be reduced. Unlike a denture, an implant is fixed and does not move. Critically, an implant stimulates the jawbone - preventing the bone loss that occurs when a tooth is missing.

With proper care, dental implants can last 15 years or more.

Payright Interest-Free Payment Plans

We understand that dental implants are a significant investment. Payright interest-free payment plans allow you to spread the cost over up to 30 months with no interest. Fortnightly repayments make implant treatment genuinely accessible.

Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?

Most adults with good general health and adequate bone density are suitable for dental implants. Smoking significantly increases implant failure risk - we encourage smokers to cease at least one week before and two months after surgery. Patients with diabetes, osteoporosis, or taking certain medications will be assessed individually.

Core Dental Carrum Downs is our fully disability-accessible suburban location - ground floor, step-free access, wide corridors - ensuring every patient can attend implant consultations and surgical appointments comfortably and with dignity. Our eight dedicated on-site parking spaces mean you can arrive and depart easily, which matters particularly in the days immediately following implant placement.

Book your implant consultation at Core Dental Carrum Downs:

• Phone: (03) 8373 1555
• Call nationally: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: carrumdowns@coredental.com.au

Visit Us

Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 Ground-floor location; accessible from street level; near Carrum Downs Shopping Centre 8 dedicated on-site car spaces

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