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.
Laura had been missing her back tooth for a number of years. She was always aware of the gap as it affected her smile, confidence and chewing. She was nervous and apprehensive before about dental implant treatment but is delighted with her new tooth. After having her teeth whitened and the tooth replaced, she loves her new smile and her new tooth-”it looks so natural you can’t even tell its an implant”
Chetan lost his back teeth due to gum disease. This made chewing more difficult. He was recommended to Parrock Street Dental Care by a relative.He was treated for gum disease, teeth whitening to improve the colour of his teeth and his back teeth were replaced with dental implant retained bridges to restore his chewing. He is very happy with the treatment he had, approximately 2 years ago at Parrock Street Dental care.
Rachel had lost 3 teeth in the lower jaw which for years has affected her smile, chewing and confidence. She is very happy with her same day implant bridge which has already helped make her feel better about her smile and confidence
Patricia had lost 2 teeth on the left side several years ago and had 2 dental implant placed by Dr Rik Trivedi. She has just completed treatment to have her lower right molar replaced with a dental implant and talks about her treatment with us.
She is generally a very anxious patient for routine dental treatment. But has found no problems with having her dental implant treatment which she says is just like routine dental treatment. She is over the moon with her new teeth
Please see below for Pat’s written testimonial.
” My previous dental treatment had put me off going regularly, and consequently I became really scared and so didn’t go for my regular check-up appointments. I was motivated to go to the dentist again because I had to repair the damage that I had caused to my teeth by avoiding the dentist.
After my first initial appointment seeing Rik I was made to feel safe and in good hands. Rik was different to my other dentist in the way that all treatments were fully explained to me and most importantly I felt at ease.
I now have NO problems in attending my dental appointments…..I can’t say that i love going to the dentist BUT Rik and his team try and make each experience as comfortable as possible.
My teeth have never looked better and I am over the moon. My dental treatment changed my life as I finally have confidence in my teeth.
My words of advice for other nervous or anxious patients would be to trust in Rik and after just one visit you will feel more at ease.
Exceptional is the word that sums up my dental experience!”
Pearl had a crown that had failed and needed replacing. She wanted the tooth replaced with the best option and we agreed she was suitable for an immediate implant. In one visit after careful planning the tooth was removed and an implant placed in the socket at the same time. As you can hear from pearl the procedure was very routine, done in under 1 hour and with no pain at all.
“I would recomment a dental implant at this surgery to anyone who needs a tooth replaced!”
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.
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It’s Sunday evening and i have just given him a courtesy call to check all is healing well. He picked up the phone in good spirits saying everything is great and he had not needed any analgesics since yesterday, one day after surgery!
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.
The following testimonial is from a patient who suffered from advanced gum disease. He had already lost a lot of his upper teeth as a result and the remaining teeth had become very loose and moved such that they gave a very unpleasant appearance. The patient was also wearing an upper denture which made the gums and teeth even more unhealthy. He had gum (periodontal) treatment carried out on the remaining healthy lower teeth to keep them healthy. He needed all the upper teeth and lower front teeth removed and replaced. We agreed to provide the best alternative to natural teeth when teeth are missing. Fixed ,strong, beautiful Dental implants. Several implants were placed in the upper jaw and lower front area and once healed, restored with bridges attached to them. This gave the patient his teeth back which not only enables him to enjoy all his favourite foods but also gives him a beautiful, healthy smile. No one knows they are not his natural teeth.
You can see the smile transformation photos in the smile gallery (top row, second photo from the left).
His testimonial follows:
“My previous dentist failed despite regular attendance to properly treat and maintain my teeth, therefore as a consequence I have had major work prescribed and carried out at Parrock Street Dental Care. Whilst having my treatment I felt that it was a complete u-turn to my previous dentist, in comparison Rik provided a very professional, personal and caring approach to my treatment. I have continued coming to this practice as I know I will receive professional progressive and leading edge treatment.
I feel very confident and assured by the treatment I continue to receive, Parrock Street Dental Care has transformed my attitude towards dentists and dentistry- TRY IT- YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!” (Mr. I.J. )
A patient presented with a broken tooth which was beyond rescue. The rest of the mouth was healthy and the patient requested a fixed replacement.
The best option in this case is a dental implant. Implants are the most successful long-term option for replacing missing teeth. They are fixed-i.e like your own teeth and do not come out like dentures; they look natural like your own natural teeth; and they do not rely on other teeth to stay in place like a bridge. A bridge is also a good treatment option but some patients opt not to have a bridge as this involves treatment on good healthy teeth.
Implants have also been shown to be the most successful option over time, requiring very little maintenance in fact only the same as your other natural teeth. They are suitable for people of all ages over 18 (when the jaws have grown fully). All that is required is sufficient bone to place the implant. If this is not present there are simple procedures that can ensure sufficient bone is present.
Case Study
In the above case the patient attended for a treatment appointment. At this appointment the broken tooth was gently removed, a dental implant and post placed at the same time and a temporary crown restored the patient’s appearance. The tooth looked so natural the patient had to ask which tooth he had treated again and was very happy with the result. We will allow approximately three months for the implant to heal before placing the final crown which will look even better. The patient is returning back to work and can expect a full recovery with minimal soreness by the next day.
