What is a Prosthodontist and how can they help?

A Specialist Prosthodontist is an accredited dental specialist who is trained and qualified to manage aesthetic, implant and reconstructive dental work. Prosthodontists are trained dental professionals who help rebuild and reconstruct smiles.

Dental implant treatment involves a multidisciplinary approach consisting of prosthodontic, radiographic and surgical components. Patients may require implants for replacement of missing teeth which may result from congenital, neurological or acquired defects.

Specialist Prosthodontists have the skills and training to manage such complex cases. Dr Kosalram, treats patients with simple to complex implant needs from her own practice and well as other general and specialist dental practices. Patients are referred for dental implant treatments from dental practices in Camberwell, Richmond, Balwyn and beyond.

Patients who are interested in getting dental implants, can be assured that they are in knowledgeable and capable hands with Dr Kosalram.

Our dental practice in Kew

Located a short 10-minute drive away from Camberwell, our purpose-built dental practice is situated at the elegant Kew Junction Tower. Close to road and rail links and just 15 minutes from the CBD, Camberwell residents can get to our practice with ease and access the expert help we have to offer.

Our elegant dental rooms are custom-designed for high-end dentistry. Our state-of-the-art treatment rooms are fully equipped to deliver exceptional aesthetic and functional results. Our experienced and attentive staff provide comprehensive and individually tailored solutions to help you smile with the confidence you deserve.

Am I a suitable candidate for dental implants?

Patients who have missing teeth could be eligible for treatment with dental implants. However, suitability is confirmed following a detailed consultation and examination.

Finding the right treatment for every patient requires careful evaluation across a multitude of factors. CBCT scanning technology is used to carefully study the quality and quantity of the patient’s jaw bone. This helps to decide the number and type of dental implants required in each specific situation.

Criteria for patients to be eligible for dental implant therapy are primarily, the presence of sufficient bone and an acceptable medical history. In some instances, the bone is required to be supplemented with a graft before dental implants are inserted in the jaw. Based on a full clinical examination, we will take this into account when developing your personalised treatment plan.

Your treatments may involve replacing:

• A single tooth
• Several teeth
• An entire arch of teeth

We can provide dental implant solutions to help restore full functionality and aesthetic form for all of the above conditions, thus, providing you with a confident smile. Treatments that are carried out to restore such cases include:

• Implant-supported crowns fabricated to replace a single missing tooth
• Implant-supported bridges to replace one or more consecutive teeth
• Full arch implant-supported bridges designed to replace the entire arch of teeth using 4-6 dental implants
• Dental implants to replace multiple teeth that provide a replacement for the entire upper and/ lower teeth, using 4 implants, completed on the same day