The loss of a tooth could be caused from many different reasons; tooth decay, infection, gum disease, trauma, or removal of an impacted tooth.
A single dental implant from Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic in Tonbridge is the most functional secure replacement for a missing tooth, allowing you to eat, smile and laugh with confidence.
A single titanium implant is placed into the jaw, as the replacement root. It’s a straightforward process which can be completed under local anaesthetic. The implant will need three to six months to heal and integrate with your jaw bone to provide a solid support for your replacement tooth.
Once your jaw has healed, an abutment will be fixed to the implant to hold your replacement tooth (crown) in place. Abutments are produced in titanium, gold or porcelain, and can come as a standard fit or crafted specifically for you. These options offer a range of aesthetic results, depending on your requirements.
A crown is then fitted on top, to replace your missing tooth. Your Tonbridge dentist will carefully match the colour of your crown to your natural teeth.
Dentist
BDS (Manc) 2010, MSc Clinical Implantology (UCLan 2020)
GDC no. 193028
Kunal is from Bromley and was schooled locally. He graduated from the University of Manchester in 2010, after which he completed a year as a Senior House Officer in Oral Surgery at the world renowned Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead. In 2012, Kunal moved to the sunnier shores of Sydney in Australia, where he gained experience in providing high quality private dentistry for 5 years before moving back to Bromley, where he is now permanently based.
Kunal has since completed a Master’s Degree in Implant Dentistry, which has been invaluable in offering patients natural looking and feeling replacements for badly broken or missing teeth. He also enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and believes that prevention is always better than cure. Kunal has furthered his knowledge in all forms of aesthetic dentistry, including the completion of Invisalign and Facial Aesthetics courses.
In his spare time, Kunal enjoys cooking, theatre, cricket and travelling with his wife, who is also a dentist.
Dentist
BDS (Lond) 1999
GDC No. 77160
Nyan qualified as a dentist at Guys & St Thomas’ Hospital, London in 1999 and has worked in London and Kent ever since.
He has undertaken many postgraduate courses including a postgraduate course in Implant Dentistry (Royal College of Surgeons, London).
Nyan joined Stradbrook Dental Practice in November 2015 and he has built up a reputation of being a caring and kind dentist.
Nyan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, particularly full mouth rehabilitation cases. He has special interests in:
- Dental implantology
- Invisible braces (Invisalign, Inman/Homeoblock aligners, lingual braces, Six month smiles)
- Advanced gum disease treatment (periodontology)
- Teeth whitening & cosmetic dentistry
- British Dental Association
- Association of Dental Implantology
- Faculty of General Dental Practice (The Royal College of Surgeons of England)
Dentist
BDS (Lond), 2013
Special interest in Oral Surgery
GDC No. 244394
Ravi graduated from Guys King's and St Thomas (GKT) and soon attained his membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS RCSEd). He has worked in both King's College and Sidcup Hospital where he obtained an accreditation with a special interest in Oral Surgery. Since working in practice he has developed his skills and offers patients a full range of treatments including intravenous sedation for nervous patients. Ravi looks forward to developing his skills as he has recently embarked on a MSC in Implantology.
Having experience of being a vocational trainer he has had the opportunity to mentor newly qualified dentists.
Outside of dentistry Ravi a enjoys hiking, has a love for cricket and is a keen gardener.
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How is an implant fitted?
Assessment: Every treatment begins with an assessment from your local Thorpe Bay dentist who will be performing your implant treatment. They will discuss all the options with you, make an assessment of the best solution for you, and ensure you understand every step of your treatment. You will have an x-ray and, in some cases, a CT scan to help visualise your jaw, ensure your gums are healthy and that there is enough jaw bone to place the implant.
The treatment: This is when the implant is placed into your jaw. It’s a straightforward process which can be completed under local anaesthetic. If you are particularly nervous or have a dental phobia, your dentist will make sure you feel absolutely comfortable with the treatment, and can provide sedation if needed.
The implants will need three to six months to heal and integrate with your jaw bone to provide a solid support for the crown or bridge.
Depending on your treatment and your dentist’s diagnosis, a temporary crown can be fitted at the same time as your initial appointment. Same day teeth is a modern procedure which enables you to walk out of the clinic with brand new teeth in just one day. These will stay in place until the final restoration appointment.
Once your jaw has healed, your dentist will take an impression of your mouth. This enables a dental technician to build your bespoke crown or bridge, which will be colour matched to blend seamlessly with your other teeth.
Restoration: It may be necessary to have a separate appointment between six weeks and six months after your initial treatment, to allow the implant to fully integrate. This ensures that your jaw has completely healed before the crown or bridge is permanently fitted.
Your smile is now complete.
Once the implant post has integrated with the bone and surrounding soft tissue, its longevity will be down to the quality of at-home care and attendance at regular clinical reviews. Just as with natural teeth, poor care can lead to gum infection, bleeding and general discomfort. However, well-maintained implants can be expected to last many years and often a whole lifetime.
Our considerable knowledge and expertise in implants means that we are usually able to solve any issues with your implant and enable you to keep it.
We appreciate that the actual treatment can seem a bit daunting. So we have put together a short guide, so you will know what to expect when you visit us for your appointments.
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