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Denture stabilisation with dental implants

Serving patients throughout East Sussex and Crowborough

Many patients with no remaining teeth or teeth that need removal, do not want to wear conventional removable dentures. These traditional dentures can become uncomfortable and loose over time as the jawbone shrinks causing eating and speech problems.

We offer an alternative solution at Durban Dental Centre using the latest technology and techniques that can change your life. Using dental implants to securely fix a denture in place we can recreate your natural smile with teeth that feel just like your own, restoring both your smile and your quality of life.

Dental implants help to maintain your facial structures by preserving the remaining bone in your jaws. This minimises wrinkles around the mouth by restoring lost lip-support and markedly improves your ability to chew. With dental implants, you can eat whatever you want and enjoy your food again!

Our implant dentist, Dr Ahmet Bilginer or Dr Ashley Sim will carefully place titanium implants into the jaw to replacing some of the original roots. Between 4 to 8 implants are needed to securely fix a denture in place.

The dental implants then need to be left for a short time for the bone and gum to heal around them before they can support the final denture. This can take between 3 to 6 months. Once that happens, the titanium becomes one with the bone around it, making the foundation for your denture extremely strong and stable. Dr Ahmet or Dr Ashley will then carefully craft and fit your replacement denture, ensuring it blends perfectly with your natural smile.

At Durban Dental Centre we can assist with all implant cases, from the simplest to the most complex. Our patients have the peace of mind that they can access progressive technology and benefit from a wealth of experience from our implant dentist, Dr Ahmet or Dr Ashley.

The benefits of implants

  • Implants look and feel just like natural teeth – you shouldn’t notice any difference.
  • With dental implants, replacement teeth are securely anchored without compromising any neighbouring healthy teeth.
  • Implants won’t come loose or fall out.
  • Implants prevent ageing bone loss, by stimulating your bone structure and stabilising the surrounding teeth.
  • Implants can last for many years if you maintain good oral hygiene.

Are you suitable for treatment?

Patients must have healthy gums and enough jawbone to support dental implants. At your initial consultation Dr Ahmet or Dr Ashley will use x-rays and scans to establish if pre-treatment is required and will explain this further.

Some patients may need to see a hygienist for a course of treatment to ensure their gums are strong and healthy before the dental implant process can begin.

Dr Ahmet or Dr Ashley will also check that there is sufficient bone for an implant to be placed successfully at this initial consultation. If there is insufficient bone you may need to need pre-treatment before your dental implants can be placed. This may include oral surgery procedures such as bone grafting, bone expansion or sinus lifts.

To find out more about how dental implants could transform your life, give us a call on 01892 652377 to book a consultation with Dr Ahmet or Dr Ashley today!

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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
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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

824 Reviews

5.0

17th January 2025

Simply I have nothing negative to say about the dental practice. The environment, the ladies on the reception and especially Anda, are simply fabulous…

17th January 2025

I am aways treated kindly by Ashley and Sharon Any tome I need anything done its done well. I find them both very personable and I would highly recommend them. Their nurse is also very pleasant. Also the receptionists are good too.

17th January 2025

My dentist and my hygienist are both experienced, knowledgable and above all listen to my questions and answer clearly.I am very impressed with their ability.The reception staff are always very helpful.This is an excellent dental practice

16th January 2025

I have recommended people in the past who have been extremely satisfied with the practice and treatment carried out by Ashley and the practice. I myself have always been impressed with the highly professional service given by both Ashly and Kate, who have treated me since they first started at the Durban Dental Centre. Which is quite a few of the 44 years I have attended the practice.

9th January 2025

From the wonderful and friendly always smiling reception team , right through to the dentist and nurse Durban is the best practice in crowborough I always recommend anyone who asks about a dental practice .

9th January 2025

Ashley and Kirsty are the best team who deliver an exceptional service. We always feel well informed and looked after. I would definitely recommend a visit!

27th December 2024

Have been a client since I was a teenager, so I’m unlikely to change now!

19th December 2024

A very professional service and made to feel at ease throughout

19th December 2024

My experience at Durban was friendly, professional & helpful.

19th December 2024

Great dental practice from arrival at reception to hygiene treatment and dental check up - great staff. I have been going to Durban dental practice since 1980.

19th December 2024

Always pleased with the service received

18th December 2024

All staff very kind especially Ashley.He really is a very special dentist

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.

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