Dentures at Core Dental Carrum Downs product guide

Core Dental Group – Custom dentures at Carrum Downs

Core Dental Group – Custom dentures at Carrum Downs

Losing teeth affects more than your smile. It changes how you eat, how you speak, and how comfortable you feel in your own skin. At Core Dental Group's Carrum Downs practice, an on-site Dental Prosthetist provides custom-fitted dentures designed to restore both function and confidence.

On-site Dental Prosthetist

Alessio Pecorella handles specialist denture services at the Carrum Downs practice and also attends the Berwick location, giving patients across Melbourne's south and south-east access to consistent, specialist care.

Because the prosthetist works on-site, your dentures are designed, fitted, and adjusted in one place — no referrals to a separate clinic, no fragmented care. Your dentist and prosthetist work together directly, so your dentures are planned around your overall oral health and any remaining natural teeth.

Full dentures

Full dentures replace all teeth in the upper arch, lower arch, or both. Two options are available:

• Conventional full dentures — fitted once the gums have fully healed following extractions, typically 8–12 weeks later
• Immediate dentures — placed on the same day as your extractions, so you're never without teeth; adjusted as your gums heal

Full dentures are made from high-quality materials selected to match your natural skin tone and facial structure. Multiple appointments are included to get the fit and comfort right.

Partial dentures

If you still have some natural teeth, a partial denture fills the gaps. The options are:

• Acrylic partial dentures — affordable and easy to adjust as your mouth changes
• Cobalt-chrome (metal framework) dentures — thinner, stronger, and more durable than acrylic; the preferred choice for long-term partial denture wearers
• Flexible resin dentures — a comfortable interim option

Implant-retained dentures

For patients who want a denture that stays firmly in place, implant-retained dentures anchor directly to dental implants. This virtually eliminates slippage and gives you considerably more freedom when eating.

The Carrum Downs practice is fully accessible — ground-floor entry, wide corridors, step-free throughout — which matters for patients whose mobility has been affected. Eight dedicated on-site parking spaces are available, and back-to-back family appointments mean carers can bring family members along on the same day.

Caring for your dentures

Your prosthetist will walk you through aftercare in detail. The basics:

• Remove and rinse dentures after every meal
• Brush daily with a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive cleaner
• Soak overnight in water or a denture-soaking solution
• Keep up with regular check-ups — your gums and remaining teeth still need monitoring
• Plan for replacement every five to seven years, as your jaw shape changes over time

Payright interest-free payment plans

Dentures are a real investment in your quality of life, and the cost can be a barrier. Payright interest-free payment plans let you spread the cost over up to 30 months with no interest charged.

HICAPS on-site

HICAPS is available at the Carrum Downs practice, so you can claim from your health fund on the spot at the time of your appointment.

Book a denture consultation

Whether you need new dentures, a reline, a repair, or want to explore implant-retained options, the team at Carrum Downs can help:

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

The practice is ground floor, step-free throughout, with wide corridors and eight dedicated on-site car spaces. Back-to-back family scheduling is available.

Visit us

Suite 4, Shop 26, 100 Hall Rd, Carrum Downs 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. coredental.com.au

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring a specialist 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.