Welcome to Melbourne East Prosthodontics
Our prosthodontic centre is based in the city of Melbourne, Victoria. Dr Kirthi Kosalram, Specialist Prosthodontist provides premium treatment and specialist services in a modern, elegant and purpose-built practice located in the leafy, green suburb of Kew. With an emphasis on cosmetic, implant, aesthetic, full-mouth and maxillofacial reconstructions, patients can expect exceptional care from Dr Kosalram and her dedicated team of dental professionals.
Prosthodontics is a specialised area of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of oral conditions. These conditions have a definitive impact on the function, comfort, appearance, and health of a patient. Treatments include management of missing or deficient teeth, oral and surrounding jaw/facial tissue by using aesthetic, durable, biocompatible, tried and tested materials.
In addition, Melbourne East Prosthodontics has proudly been recognized as one of Australia’s top dentists.
Welcome to Melbourne East Prosthodontics
Our prosthodontic centre is based in the city of Melbourne, Victoria. Dr Kirthi Kosalram, Specialist Prosthodontist provides premium treatment and specialist services in a modern, elegant and purpose-built practice located in the leafy, green suburb of Kew. With an emphasis on cosmetic, implant, aesthetic, full-mouth and maxillofacial reconstructions, patients can expect exceptional care from Dr Kosalram and her dedicated team of dental professionals.
Prosthodontics is a specialised area of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of oral conditions. These conditions have a definitive impact on the function, comfort, appearance, and health of a patient. Treatments include management of missing or deficient teeth, oral and surrounding jaw/facial tissue by using aesthetic, durable, biocompatible, tried and tested materials.
Call our prosthodontist in Kew for a consultation on (03) 9853 2845, and find out more about how we can help.
About Dr Kosalram
Dr Kirthi Kosalram
DCD (PROSTHODONTICS), BDS, FRACDS (GEN), MRACDS (PROS), ITI (Fellow & Victorian Education Delegate)
Dr Kirthi Kosalram graduated in 2000 and received her Doctorate in Prosthodontics(DCD) from the University of Sydney(2013). She went on to teach Prosthodontics at the Universities of Melbourne and Sydney. Kirthi practices in Kew, Victoria. Kirthi has a keen interest in cosmetic rehabilitations, fixed, implant and maxillofacial prosthodontics.She actively lectures and conducts workshops on implantology, fixed prosthodontics, veneers, onlays, crowns, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry.
Kirthi is a registered ITI speaker and director of the ITI Melbourne Inner-East study club. She is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology and is the ITI Education Delegate for Victoria. Kirthi is often contacted to provide opinions on complex dental cases/ scenarios by general dentists and dental specialists.
Kirthi is a supporter of the Peter MacCallum cancer foundation and takes a keen interest in the organisation’s research activities.
Outside of work, Kirthi enjoys travelling, fashion, reading, documentaries/ movies and spending time with her family.
Michelle Clancy
Dental Assistant
In 2014, seeking a lifestyle change, Michelle left behind 10 years of working as a professional chef and started a new career in the dental industry.
Completing a Certificate III in Dental Assisting at RMIT University helped Michelle develop the required skills and tools to excel as a dental nurse. Now working in the industry for 7 years, Michelle has gained extensive knowledge in a variety of complex dental procedures and treatments.
Michelles caring and empathetic patient relationship management comes naturally. Its not rare for Michelle to be standing by patients who might be feeling anxious and vulnerable to help them get through treatment.
What she enjoys the most about her role as a Dental Assistant is getting to know her patients on a personal level and supporting them through their treatment.
Michelle creates a great working culture with the team and strives to get the best from all around her. Michelle loves a chat about dogs, the garden, travel and of course her former love, food.
John Lucas
John Lucas is the sole director and ceramist of Intra Oral Technologies in Melbourne, Australia.
His boutique laboratory situated in Malvern East specialises in complex implant, crown and bridge restorative work and aims to achieve the highest aesthetic outcomes. The laboratory incorporates a digital design and milling workflow for high accuracy and predictability.
John completed his apprenticeship in 1983 at the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital and won ‘Apprentice of the year’. In 1994 he completed a 2-year Diplomacy of Dental Science. He has been mentored by master technicians from Australia, Switzerland, Germany and Japan gaining valuable experience in the art of ceramics.
John has been a Dental Ceramist for 33 years and works alongside some of the most respected clinicians in Melbourne and Canberra. His 28 years of experience with dental implants has allowed him to showcase his restorations to the highest standard.
John is a Fellow of the prestigious International Team of Implantology (ITI). He has lectured nationally and internationally for Straumann, Australia and the ITI. He lectures to the post-graduate students at Melbourne University on an annual basis and is a member of the Brighton ITI Study Club.
Kellynn Lin
Kellynn Lin has been part of Buckley Hutton laboratories for 8 years. He now leads the team of skilled and passionate technicians.
With over 50 years of commercial laboratory experience, this well-equipped laboratory situated in Nunawading specialises in chrome frameworks, acrylic prosthetics, and orthodontics. The team is dedicated to providing great customer service and satisfaction.
Kellynn completed a diploma of Dental Technology after high school. His interest in this type of work sparked as a young child. He was fascinated by the orthodontic appliances he had to wear growing up. His strong attention to detail and creative mind equips him to produce high quality and aesthetically pleasing appliances.
In his spare time, he enjoys adventuring the outdoors, especially mountain bike riding and hiking.
About Dr Kosalram
Dr Kirthi Kosalram
DCD (PROSTHODONTICS), BDS, FRACDS (GEN), MRACDS (PROS), ITI (Fellow)
Dr Kirthi Kosalram graduated in India and received her Doctorate in Prosthodontics(DCD) from the University of Sydney(2013). She went on to teach prosthodontics at the Universities of Melbourne and Sydney. Kirthi practices in Kew, Victoria. Kirthi has a keen interest in cosmetic rehabilitations, fixed, implant and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
She actively lectures and conducts workshops on implantology, fixed prosthodontics, veneers, onlays, crowns, cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry.
Kirthi is a registered ITI speaker and director of the ITI Melbourne Inner-East study club. She was awarded a Fellowship to the International Team for Implantology for her services to the organisation. Kirthi is often contacted to provide opinions on complex dental cases/ scenarios by general dentists and dental specialists
Kirthi is a supporter of the Peter MacCallum cancer foundation and takes a keen interest in the organisation’s research activities.
In addition, Kirthi provides prosthodontic services to victims of domestic violence through the Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF)
Outside of work, Kirthi enjoys travelling, fashion, reading, watching documentaries/movies and spending time with her family.
Michelle Clancy
Dental Assistant
In 2014, seeking a lifestyle change, Michelle left behind 10 years of working as a professional chef and started a new career in the dental industry.
Completing a Certificate III in Dental Assisting at RMIT University helped Michelle develop the required skills and tools to excel as a dental nurse. Now working in the industry for 7 years, Michelle has gained extensive knowledge in a variety of complex dental procedures and treatments.
Michelles caring and empathetic patient relationship management comes naturally. Its not rare for Michelle to be standing by patients who might be feeling anxious and vulnerable to help them get through treatment.
What she enjoys the most about her role as a Dental Assistant is getting to know her patients on a personal level and supporting them through their treatment.
Michelle creates a great working culture with the team and strives to get the best from all around her. Michelle loves a chat about dogs, the garden, travel and of course her former love, food.
John Lucas
John Lucas is a sole director and ceramist of Intra Oral Technologies in Melbourne, Australia.
His boutique laboratory situated in Malvern East specialises in complex Implant, Crown and Bridge Restorative work, and achieves the highest Aesthetic outcomes. The Laboratory incorporates a digital designing and milling workflow for high accuracy and predictability.
John completed his apprenticeship in 1983 at the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital as Apprentice of the year. Later, completed a 2-year Diplomacy of Dental Science in 1994. He has been mentored by Master Technicians from Australia, Switzerland, Germany and Japan gaining valuable experience in the art of Ceramics.
John has been a Dental Ceramist for 33 years and works alongside some of the highest respected Clinicians in Melbourne and Canberra. His 27 years of experience with Dental Implants has allowed him to showcase his restorations to the highest standard.
John is a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology (ITI) one of two Technicians in Australia. He has lectured Nationally and Internationally for Straumann Australia and the ITI. He lectures to the Post Grad Periodontists in Melbourne on an annual basis and is a member of the Brighton ITI Study Club.
Kellynn Lin
Kellynn Lin has been part of Buckley Hutton laboratories for 8 years. He now leads the team of skilled and passionate technicians.
With over 50 years of commercial laboratory experience, this well-equipped laboratory situated in Nunawading specialises in chrome frameworks, acrylic prosthetics, and orthodontics. The team is dedicated to providing great customer service and satisfaction.
Kellynn completed a diploma of Dental Technology after high school. His interest in this type of work sparked as a young child. He was fascinated by the orthodontic appliances he had to wear growing up. His strong attention to detail and creative mind equips him to produce high quality and aesthetically pleasing appliances.
In his spare time, he enjoys adventuring the outdoors, especially mountain bike riding and hiking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What treatments or services can Melbourne East Prosthodontics provide?
Dr Kosalram and her team provide a wide range of treatments from simple to complex dentistry. Utilising the latest technology, your smile is designed to help you achieve the confidence you’ve always desired. Dental restorations such as veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants and dentures are used for cosmetic and aesthetic rehabilitations and replacements. In addition, we routinely manage complex cases including full mouth rehabilitations, multiple partial coverage crowns to open the bite, implant bridges and dental implants to replace multiple teeth fixed implant rehabilitations. All of our work is carried out at a specialist level thus giving our patients the best outcomes and follow up care.
Why would I need to see a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontists are specifically trained to perform complex, cosmetic, aesthetic and implant dentistry. Viewed as industry leaders, they often provide education through lecturing/ workshops to dental graduates and dentists. You may choose to seek the services of a Specialist Prosthodontist if you require an opinion or management of the following conditions:
- Severely worn teeth requiring cosmetic and aesthetic rehabilitations
- Stained, discoloured, spaced/ crowded, worn and/ or chipped teeth that require restorations
- Missing teeth that require replacement with implant-based restorations/ dentures
- Dental imperfections such as malalignment that necessitate the placement of crowns, bridges and or veneers designed to hide these imperfections
- Imperfect ‘bite’
- Defects in teeth, jaw and mouth following trauma/ or genetic problems and rehabilitation thereof
- Defects in teeth, jaw and mouth following facial cancer and reconstructive treatment thereof
- Second opinions for treatments previously proposed
How experienced is your Prosthodontist?
Dr Kosalram is a registered Specialist Prosthodontist and has been working in the area of implants, reconstructive dentistry and prosthodontics since 2009. Her past experience includes over 20 years of general practice since graduation(2000) and 11 years in specialist practice (2009). Dr Kosalram lectures and conducts workshops for general dentists and undergraduates at Melbourne and Sydney universities, dental study groups and for the International Team for Implantology (ITI) for which she was awarded a fellowship. Dr Kosalram is often called upon to provide lectures and workshops at dental meetings including second opinions on complex cases.
What associations is your Prosthodontist affiliated to?
Dr Kosalram is affiliated to a range of associations listed below:
- Australian Dental Association (ADA): member
- International College of Prosthodontists (ICP): member
- International Team for Implantology (ITI): member, fellow, registered speaker and director
- Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS): member and federal representative(past)
- Australia and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists (ANZAP): member
- Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS): member (Prosthodontics) and fellow (General dentistry)
- Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS): member
- Women Implantology Network (WIN): member