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Bone and sinus treatment

Serving patients throughout East Sussex and Crowborough

When a tooth is lost, the jawbone beneath it shrinks from lack of stimulation and can change the shape of your mouth. Loss of bone can also be caused by gum disease, tooth development defects, trauma, and by previous dental procedures where efforts were not made to restore natural bone.

Before dental implant treatment can begin your dentist will first need to check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully. If there is insufficient bone you may need to have pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

At your initial consultation our implant dentist, Dr Ashley Sim, will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Pre-treatment

Bone expansion

Your dentist may recommend a bone expansion if your jawbone is too narrow for a dental implant to be fitted. This involves making a small hole into your jawbone where your implant will eventually sit and using bone graft material to widen and strengthen the bone. The bone will be left to heal before a dental implant can be successfully installed.

Bone graft

Bone grafting is a treatment that is used to strengthen the area of bone your dental implant will be inserted into. This involves taking bone from elsewhere in the mouth and placing it in the area to be strengthened. After a number of months, this will fuse together, creating a stronger base for your implant.

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Sinus lift

If there is not enough space to fit a dental implant in your upper jaw, Dr Ashley may recommend a sinus lift. This involves moving the sinus membrane upwards to create space in your bone for your new tooth. Once the membrane has been moved, a bone graft will fill the space that has been created to make a suitable space for your dental implant.

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Once Dr Ashley is happy your bones and gums are healthy, your dental implant treatment can begin.

Book a consultation with Dr Ashley today to find out more about how dental implants could change your life!

Dentist

Dr Ashley Sim

Ashley grew up in Kent and graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Physiology. He graduated with one of only three awards given to his cohort and met the conditions to study dentistry at King’s College London (Guy’s King’s and St Thomas). He graduated from King’s in 2014 and after graduation won the prestigious ‘John McLean’ award from the British Dental Association...

Dr Ashley Sim
Patient Reviews

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The biggest complement we receive is when our patients refer their friends and family to Durban Dental Centre. In fact, we have built much of our practice on these valued, trusted recommendations over the years. Read our reviews to hear why our patients are recommending us…

Patient reviews

812 Reviews

5.0

11th December 2024

have been with Durban for many years and never had a problem.

10th December 2024

Friendly and professional staff - good appointment times and short waiting time. Monthly payment plan is very helpful too. Overall cost is reasonable in any case

10th December 2024

Everyone was helpful and kind. My dentist Ashley Sim is brilliant..so kind , gentle an£ efficient.

8th December 2024

The really competent friendly Ashley

7th December 2024

I’ve had a bad experience with another practice which left me in terrible pain for couple of weeks following treatment although they knew there was a problem. I’d contacted Durban out of desperation. I was seen quickly and interim treatment started. It felt very professional and calm. I felt in good hands. I didn’t return to the previous practice. The Hygienist at Durban really reassures me through out the treatment. Checking I’m ok. Telling me the next step. Just that interaction helps me relax and feel comfortable.

6th December 2024

I am always overwhelmed by the kindness and sensitivity of the team. I know I'm going to be getting the best treatment money can buy.

6th December 2024

It’s always has been very professional

6th December 2024

Great, friendly staff. Ability to nervously patient at ease.

4th December 2024

Ashley and his team have been amazing. Over the last few years I have had a lot of work done. Considering what was done suffered no pain or aching jaw afterwards.

2nd December 2024

All staff are friendly, efficient, and explain what they are doing. If further treatment us required then it is fully explained why. Costs of future treatments are provided. Reception make booking in, paying and making next appointment easy. They try to a accommodate your requirements.

29th November 2024

Because I have been going there since it started and I would never go anywhere else.

29th November 2024

Good treatments. Professional environment.

29th November 2024

A very professional team look after you from the moment you inform the receptionist of your arrival to the time you leave

29th November 2024

A good experience all round

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Paul Toben

Great Team at Durban Dental Centre! Always impressed with all the staff at my Dentist. From the smiling welcome every-time I go, to the great care and attention from my Dentist, Dental Nurse and Hygienist. Latest visit was for two fillings, something I’ve not had for probably 40 years. Minimal pain, explained what was being done, constantly checked I was okay, and the end result is great. Thank you!

25th November 2024

Everyone kind and understanding.

24th November 2024

Welcoming receptionists, appointments run to time, very clean, parking available.

23rd November 2024

The competency of the staff.

23rd November 2024

Manages to be both professional and human.

23rd November 2024

Hygenist and staff all extremely competent, and very friendly

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