Volunteers wanted

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.

Leading Scottish dentist 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 ‘Ten 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.’

Implant technology is seen as the ultimate solution to replacing missing teeth with the many advantages over dentures, crowns or bridges. The technology works by drilling into the jaw bone and fixing in place a tiny titanium base which eventually bonds with the bone and becomes a new “root”. Individual, made-to-measure replacement teeth can then be screwed into place without any damage to neighbouring teeth.