After losing his teeth many years ago through an accident and wearing a denture, implants have given Kelvin his smile back and increased his confidence.
“My new dental implant bridge has given me back my smile after wearing a denture for 20 years”
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After losing his teeth many years ago through an accident and wearing a denture, implants have given Kelvin his smile back and increased his confidence.
“My new dental implant bridge has given me back my smile after wearing a denture for 20 years”
Mary had been wearing a denture for over 30 years. It had started to make her other teeth loose.
With dental implants we were able to replace the denture with fixed beautiful teeth and restore her confidence and smile.
“i feel so much more confident about my teeth and smile now, thank-you Rik i don’t know how i can thank you!”
Kelvin loves being able to kiss his wife with confidence with Dental Implant treatment.
Kelvin wore a denture for over 30 years due to trauma to his teeth when younger resulting in tooth loss. With some simple treatment with dental implants he now has a fixed bridge which gives him fixed teeth to chew his food and restore his smile.
Ian suffered from advanced gum disease of his top teeth and his bottom front teeth. After discussing the options he was not keen on dentures and proceeded with upper full arch dental implant treatment and dental implants in the bottom front teeth.
He is very happy with the result and approximately 2 years later when his lower left back teeth were failing due to gum disease he insisted on replacing them with dental implants. Again he is very happy with the result and the service from Rik and the team at Parrock Street Dental.
John attended with loose dentures which prevented him from eating and smiling and caused pain. After careful planningusing a ct scan, in one appointment we were able to give him fixed teeth with dental implants and he is over the moon.
“It has changed my life and I am very grateful to Rik at Parrock Street Dental”


Ann had not attended the dentist for a while due to her phobia. She presented with very loose lower teeth due to gum disease which needed removal and replacement. After careful planning including a ct scan the lower teeth were removed and replaced with implants at the same visit. At this visit a prefabricated lower denture was modified and attached to the dental implants. Ann had same day fixed teeth and is very pleased with her new teeth and smile. She is even more happy with her new confidence with her smile and attending the dentist.

Rik has just returned from a 3 day advanced course in advanced dental implant procedures in Frankfurt, Germany.
There he observed live surgery involving the most advanced procedures to treat patients with missing and failing teeth.
Patients attended with insufficient bone in areas requiring dental implants to replace missing teeth.
In the back part of the upper jaw a procedure called a sinus augmentation/graft procedure was carried out. This involved accessing and lifting the upper jaw sinus lining and placing an artificial graft material and occasionally simultaneous implant placement. The graft material encourages natural bone formation and this is allowed to heal with implant placement for about 6 months.
The best form of graft material is natural bone from the patient in another part of the mouth. In other areas with bone deficiency natural bone was taken either from the chin or back part of the lower jaw and fixated to the deficiency and allowed to heal. After 3-4 months this bone usually heals and corrects the deficiency to enable implant placement.
Where there were deficiencies making the area for implant placement too thin advanced procedures were learnt to expand the ridge avoiding a bone graft to allow simultaneous implant placement. Likewise where there were small deficiencies in bone height in the back part of the upper jaw simple techniques were observed to increase the height for simultaneous implant placement.
All in all a great 3 day experience which will benefit those of our patients with missing teeth, dentures and failed bridgework and crowns greatly in achieving fixed naturally looking and functioning teeth.
Rik is attending the 3 day Dentsply Ankylos World Conference in Barcelona to keep up to date with the latest knowledge, techniques, methods and research in Dental implant treatments for our patients.
Among the topics discussed were:
1. Immediate placement of implants at time of teeth removal and where appropriate immediate restoration with a crown or bridge or dentures (Syncone Technique)
2. Syncone Technique- Immediate provision of fixed dentures by placement of 4 dental implants and fixing to existing lower or upper denture at same appointment to immediately solve loose, painful or uncomfortable dentures and improve chewing function.
3. Bone grafting techniques to replace missing bone to enable implant placement in sites where bone has been lost.
4. Optimum aesthetics of teeth and Dental implants.
5. teaching of implant restorative techniques to referring dentists at our practice.
6. Use of ct scan and 3D planning for implant placement.
This is the ideal treatment for people with failing or missing teeth! Same Day Fixed Teeth…..if this applies to you,ask us how?
Dr Rik Trivedi
Cliff had advanced gum disease causing extensive loosening of all his remaining top teeth and a poor appearance. His job involved sales presentations. He was extremely nervous and had not been to the dentist for years. The tipping point to attending for an appointment came when one of his upper front teeth just fell out. After careful planning with a Ct scan we agreed to remove all the top teeth, place 6 implants and definitive posts to hold a fixed bridge. He is over the moon with the appearance and overall result. He talks to us just 2 days after treatment at a review appointment.
What is finance and what are the benefits of it?
Finance is an option available to patients where they can obtain a credit amount for the full amount of your investment in your dental care and that is paid back in monthly instalments to the finance company.
Who is eligible?
Just about anyone over the age of 18. You don’t have to belong to a private dental plan and you don’t have to be a regular patient at Parrock Street Dental Care.
What can I use the loan for?
You can use the loan to pay for most dental work, but its particularly suited to more costly private treatments, such as dental implants, orthodontics, aesthtic or cosmetic work. If you’re not sure whether it’s right for treatment than please speak to your dentists or our lovely receptionists who will be happy to help you.
How much can i borrow?
Typically between £500 and £25,000 depending on the course of treatment. This will be subject to an ‘on-the-spot’ credit check. Most patients’ applications are approved there and then, so you can go ahead and schedule treatment immediately.
How do i repay the loan?
Much like any other loan, you repay it in affordable monthly payments over an agreed term. These payments are collected by Direct Debit.
How much will I pay?
You pay the cost of your treatment- no more and no less. Interest-free means just that. However there are many different options that allow you to pay back over an even longer period of time that does have a low interest rate. You can choose whatever option best suits you.
What are the repayment terms?
Your dentist or dental team member will be able to go through the various terms with you and agree the most suitable repayment period.
How do I apply?
Once you’ve agreed on a course of treatment- and a cost- with your dentist, medenta will make a credit application on your behalf. As soon as the credit check is complete and loan processed, you’ll receive written confirmation from the credit provider. Simple as that!
If you would like any further information than please phone 01474 537191 to speak to one of our reception team members.