Dental Implants
Here at the clinic we are fortunate to have Dr Susan van der Bijl placing dental implants for patients who need a solution to a lost tooth.
About Susan
Dr Susan van der Bijl
Dental Surgeon B.Ch.D. Stell 1983
Hons. B.Ch.D. Stell 1987 in Periodontics and Oral Medicine
Dip Imp Dent RCS (Eng) 2007
FGDP (UK) Advanced Certificate in Implant Dentistry 2008
Susan qualified at the University of Stellenbosch in 1983. She has been practicing general dentistry in the UK, since 1992, and has been based in Farnham since 1995, practicing in clinics in Surrey and Hampshire.
Susan gained a Diploma in Implant Dentistry and an Advanced Certificate in Implant Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons.
She is registered with the GDC, BDA and the RCS and continues to update her skills in complex clinical cases of implant surgery.
About implants
An implant is a replacement for the root of the tooth made of a very high grade titanium that is screwed into the jaw bone. The bone cells accept the screw and grow on to it locking it in place in a process called ‘osseointegration’.
There are numerous reasons why patients may require implants and these vary from accidents, disease, age or cosmetic reasons. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or all of the teeth in one or both arches. They can also anchor a bridge and stabilise dentures. This will benefit patients in terms of aesthetics, function and comfort. We will assess and discuss your dental needs, medical conditions and options
Referrals
Susan is happy to accept referrals from other dentists. Referring dentists can be reassured that only treatment requested in a referral will be carried out and the patient will be referred back with the highest quality of treatment.