A cosmetic dental surgery is seeking volunteers to undergo the hi-tech treatments featured in TV shows like 10 Years Younger.
Lubiju in Leith is regarded as one of Scotland’s leading dental implant practices and provides training for dentists from around the country.
Now it is seeking volunteers to take part in a post-graduate training programme throughout 2010 – which could see those selected getting advanced dental treatment for a fraction of the usual cost.
Dentist Dr Biju Krishnan, who co-founded Lubiju, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for patients to get treatment they might not otherwise be able to afford.
“The results of implant treatment are genuinely life-changing for many people. It is often referred to as the 10 Years Younger treatment. However, it’s not just about looking younger, it is about restoring confidence and even making it easier to eat or speak.”
Dr Krishnan added: “Mini implants require only minor surgery, yet it is absolutely life-changing for those people who live with constant irritation of loose dentures.
“We hear stories every single day of how patients lack confidence because their dentures make it difficult to do the most basic things, like eat or speak comfortably. It can make day-to-day life unbearable.”
Since opening earlier this year, Lubiju has become one of Scotland’s leading cosmetic dentists.
Its implant team is particularly renowned because it is headed by one of Europe’s most pre-eminent experts in the field, Dr John Cuccio.
He has more than 35 years of implant expertise and became a leading proponent through his Harley Street surgery. Since moving to Edinburgh several years ago, he has become one of a small handful the most sought after experts in the lecturing and training circuit.
Dr Krishan added: “Of course there are other practices which can offer implants. However, we tend to handle the most advanced and complex cases.
“Those include patients who require multiple implants, accident victims, cases where there is not a lot of bone and patients may require bone grafts. There are also cases where the aesthetics are very challenging.
“Many dentists will be happy to deal with implants at the back of the mouth, but will refer cases to us if they are dealing with implants at the front, which are far more challenging from an aesthetic point of view.”
Dr Krishnan added: “Most people who would benefit from implants already know about the treatment and tend to have done their research. Usually the only thing preventing them from getting the treatment is the cost.
“This is a chance to get that treatment with up to 50% off the cost, as long as they are prepared to have post-graduate dentists perform the treatment under supervision as part of their training.”
It is the first time Lubiju has publicly appealed for volunteers and the team expect a sizeable response. Would-be patients will have to be screened and some will not be suitable for treatment.
Lubiju will be running post-graduate training courses throughout 2010, so those who are not successful for the first course will have the option to wait for later training programmes.
Dr Krishnan and fellow Dundee University graduate Dr Lubino do Rego opened Lubiju in Leith earlier this year after a £750,000 investment.
It provides private treatments and augments their existing Drake Dental Practice and Scottish Implant Centre, which are already renowned for their NHS treatments.
Visit www.lubiju.co.uk for further information.
Editor, Third Age.
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I would like to volunteer for cosmetic dental makeover, I think it would be a fantastic opportunity to have beautiful teeth.
How do I go about volunteering for a dental makeover as I have a few problems with my teeth which has affected my confidence and feel selfconcious about smiling.
I would like to become a volunteer patient. Please contact me as soon as you can. Thank you.
Regards,
Hannah Johnson
I would love to be a volunteer patient for dental implants. I think it would be a wonderful opportunity to regain my smile and confidence. Kind regards Amanda
I would love to be a volunteer for dental implants as I have had a complex about my teeth for some years.
Regards Diana
Since I was pregnant, my teeth started to fall out. I have only 18 left, and those in such bad condition. My dentist, God bless him, he tried everything to make me feel better about my appearence with no succes. I cannot chew my food because on the lower jaw I only have 8 teeth left, and no back teeth. If you can help me it would give my life back, really. Thank you.
I would like to volunteer since I need some implants.
Thank you.
I have a denture with 4 teeth on gum decies bad breath looseteeth stumps i carnt aford implants i dont want faulse teath i am embarresed about my teeth i havnt seen a dentist for atleast 10 years i am recently married but avoid kissing my wife because of my breath implants would change my life
would love to volunteer–needing some implant work-I recently had to wrestle my newly adopted dobermann to the ground to get him to release our family cay–when he didnt let loose i bit his head -in hopes of releasing our cat before the dreaded chomp and shake –it worked, the cats fine the dobie fine –but i have broken my front bridge work–yikes–the anchor teeth broke at the gum line–with my wife loosing her job-and the only fix being implants-i might be doomed to toothless upper front teeth–i have been intrigued with the new mini implants–hmm —if any way i fall into your needs of a volunteer –please respond—
Hi my name is Maggie
For many years from the age of 9years i had 3 false teeth in the front,i have gone through hell when i was a teenager and was very conscious when kissing,my lower jaw,my teeth are like tombstones,alas i am 58 years old and tried many dentice to have some decent work done,but the n.h.s only cover the bare treatment.
THANK YOU.
I would love to have my new lower dentures retained by mini implants. I have looked into costs and at the present time I could not afford the full cost.
I have been wearing dentures for the last 30 years and although my new top dentures are quite secure my new lower dentures are difficult to keep in place. It would be absolutely life changing to be able to eat and speak properly without the worry of my dentures falling out. If you have any volunteer places available in the near future I would be more than willing to take part.
Kind regard Linda Cole (Mrs)
how do i volunteer for treatment… i need implants and a bridge
Hi I’m a 27 year old girl and in 2005 I was diagnosed with CML witch is a type of leukaemia. I had a bone marrow transplant, after all the chemotherapy, radiotherapy and drugs I had it’s left my teeth in really bad condition,it knocks my confidence and would love to have a nice smile would make my life so much better. I would love to qualify to be a volunteer for dental implants. Thankyou
Hi, 7 months ago i had to have remaining teeth removed and replaced with dentures, however after doing everything I was told I am still having problems, I cannot eat or talk properly, I wont smile anymore, this is making so depressed and my self confidence has dropped through the floor. I have looked into getting implants, but due to my currently been unemployed I cannot get the finance to pay for the procedure and I do not have any family that could lend me the cash, I have looked into al ways possible to try and raise the case. I heard that some people have volunteered to get the treatment they need or want. Please please can you help? I am willing to volunteer to show before and after photo’s for marketing purposes if I have to. I am at my wits end now and dont know what else to do
Thanks Jan
Have a upper plate, that needs repairs.
Uses fixodent to whole in place. Doing
This for a number of years now.
My teeth are so bad, they have broken of
At bottom in front of mouth. Would love to
Have implants in lower mouth, so I can smile
And sing in my church choir again.
Thank you, Sandi
I am 31 years old and have a genetic disorder, some type of dentine disease, similar to the pattern of epidermal dysplasia. I had to get dentures when I was 15 years old and I now have severe bone loss and struggle with using dentures. I visited with a specialist and the only option for me is to get a bone graft and implants. The cost was to high. So I opted to do the best I can with what I have. I was encouraged by others to seek out volunteer opportunities. Your offer is the only one I have found that needs volunteers with my extent of dental problems. I would be interested in volunteering if you are still seeking one.