Fixed Prosthodontics

Fixed Prosthodontics and Dental Implants

Fixed prosthodontics is the art of restoring and replacing teeth with fixed solutions. This means the artificial or prosthetic teeth are designed to stay in the mouth and do not need to be removed on a day to day basis. Fixed prosthodontics is the discipline around which most of the other dental specialities are based. Working in a methodical and meticulous manner, I tailor each patient's care according to their specific requirements. Sometimes other specialists are required to provide the most holistic approach possible. After making some models of the teeth, I am free to plan the treatment without the patient needing to be at the practice. This also allows me to communicate effectively and easily with colleagues at the practice and formulate the best possible treatment. I love this type of interdisciplinary care as it produces the most wonderful outcomes. Of course, the most important person is the patient and I love receiving guidance from them about how their teeth should look.

Fixed Prosthodontics

Specialist in Prosthodontics
GDC Registration Number 191600
BA, BDentSc Dublin, MFDS RCS(Ed), MDPH, MClinDent (Prosthodontics), MPros RCS(Eng), MPros RCS(Ed)

The following is a list of the type of treatments I provide:

Management of erosive toothwear
Cosmetic work with composite resin (composite bonding)
Veneers and crowns
Replacement of missing teeth using dental implants
Diagnosis and management of cracked teeth
Management of TMD and occlusal splints
Interdisciplinary cases such as those requiring crown lengthening and orthodontic input
All restorative work from single teeth to full mouth rehabilitations

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Questions for prospective patients

Do your teeth keep chipping?
Do your teeth look shorter than they used to?
Do you show less teeth when smiling?
Would you like beautiful and natural looking teeth?
Are you having lots of quick-fix fillings?
Are you aware of clenching or grinding your teeth?
Do you feel you may benefit from teeth fixed on implants?

My main aim is to provide my patients a bespoke service which takes into account all aspects of their life. This includes everything from their age, job and social requirements to their time availability and personal preferences. There is a wide range of treatment options available for most patients. I carry out an extensive and thoughtful consultation which allows me to really understand what it is we are trying to achieve in each individual case. Often, further visits are required for both myself and the patient to be able to understand each other and begin the journey on sound footing.

Despite what may seem like a wide range of options at the start, in most cases there are only one or two which truly fit in with the patient and their requirements. It is my job to guide you through this process and it is something that I absolutely love doing. There are so many different factors which influence our treatment decisions. Sifting through all the information with my patients and arriving a treatment plan together is one the best things about my job.

Why see a specialist Prosthodontist?

After graduating and working in general practice, specialist prosthodontists spend years completing additional training to extremely high standards. These standards are set by the General Dental Council and examined by the Royal College of Surgeons. There are only a few accredited training programmes in the whole of the UK and the examining process is recognised internationally. The training requires an almost obsessive level of dedication and is structured to include over-the-shoulder training from recognised specialists and consultants. I believe it is this attention to detail which separates specialist prosthodontists from most general practitioners. In essence, no stone is left unturned in the planning and execution of your care. The extra training required is accompanied by academic learning at Master's or Doctorate level. The experience dealing with the most complex cases referred to hospital setting enables specialists to deal confidently with the requirements of the patients we see in the general population.

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Deborah's story of her orthodontic treatment

This lady describes how she felt about her teeth before Rachel's orthodontic treatment, why she wanted them straightening and the impact having the treatment has had on her quality of life.

Rachel's Testimonials

Megan's story of her orthodontic treatment with Rachel

Megan had upper and lower fixed appliances for 9 months.

Rachel's Testimonials

Nathan's story of his orthodontic treatment with Rachel Seed

Nathan had upper and lower fixed appliances for 12 months.

Rachel's Testimonials

Alison's testimonial of her treatment at Garstang Dental Referral Practice

Alison was suffering with severe gum disease when she first came to Garstang Dental Referral Practice. After treatment, she says she feels like a different person and her oral health is brilliant.

Finlay's Testimonials

Delighted patient treated by Rachel using Invisalign clear braces.

Rachel treated this patient with Invisalign. She was delighted with the outcome of the treatment.

Rachel's Testimonials

Dear Finlay and Claire

Thank you for your support and kindness during my treatment.

You really show so much care and compassion for your patients.

My appointments were always so friendly and reassuring much more than I have ever experienced with many other dentists.

I was expecting a traumatic experience, but you have both made it totally a great journey.

Keep smiling

Sue B

Dec 2018

Sue

I just want to say I am very pleased with the denture you made for me, thank you! Your care throughout was excellent. Carry on with the good work.

I have worn dentures successfully for a great number of years, but naturally, as I have got older my gums have receded and my dentures became less comfortable. Also, equally bad, my mouth had collapsed, giving me a Mr Punch-like appearance! I needed help and, having discussed the best course of action with my regular dentist, he advised that I should see Finlay. From the outset of my treatment, I was immediately put at ease. Finlay knew exactly how I felt and has magically corrected my mouth and facial appearance with the help of his team Rowan and Clare. They are a brilliant, talented, caring trio. I now have a wonderful set of natural looking dentures. I smile with renewed confidence and my family tell me that I look ten years younger! A VERY BIG THANK YOU.

Dear Finlay and Team

Thank you so much for achieving the near impossible and restoring my smile – which has restored my confidence and wellbeing.

The whole experience was exceptional, from the friendliness and care to the empathy you all showed to me.

I am so grateful.

Love to all.

Sylvia

Finlay, Thank you very much for everything… you did a wonderful job.

Dear Rachel and the team,

After years of feeling self-conscious when it came to my teeth, and a lifetime of not smiling a full smile, I decided to go ahead with searching for an orthodontic treatment. I decided to go to Rachel for my treatment after the wonderful orthodontic work my mother received from her. While feeling desperate to improve my teeth, I was also incredibly reluctant and worried about what the treatment would entail, how they would look throughout, and how long the treatment would take. All these concerns were halted by Rachel’s thorough consultations and the initial treatment plan I received from her before going ahead with the treatment.

My main concern before starting the treatment was how they would look throughout the whole process. I spoke these concerns through with Rachel during the first consultations and she helped to ease them all. She did this by discussing all of the different options available, such as tooth coloured fixed braces, and ensuring that the process would be as smooth as possible. The whole treatment has been an incredibly smooth and easy process, with Rachel talking me through and making me feel comfortable with every step.

Throughout the process, Rachel has worked alongside my own dentist and has kept him informed with each step of the treatment. While my work with Rachel is now complete, my own dentist will now be carrying on finishing my full treatment. The transitions between dentists has been incredibly smooth as they have both kept each other informed while ensuring I have complete understanding of what is taking place at each step.

I am so pleased that I went forward with my treatment, and it has been a very worthwhile investment which I will reap the rewards of throughout my lifetime.

I am so happy with the work that Rachel has done, and it has completely changed the way in which I view my teeth. It has changed my smile and has therefore improved my confidence overall.

For anyone thinking of any orthodontic treatment, I would highly recommend speaking to Rachel or another member of the team as they are all easy to talk to and incredibly helpful.

Every member of the Garstang Dental team that I have come into contact with has been a delight to meet, from the receptionists to the dental nurses, everyone is so lovely and makes you feel incredibly comfortable.

A massive thank you to Rachel and the team.

May 2019

Dear Finlay, Rowan, Claire, and the team

Many many thanks for my dentures, they are nothing short of “Technical wizardry”

I have been quite a challenge, but you have met each one with care and expertise, after years of ill fitting dentures and pain, I now have great fitting, natural looking top teeth, a few minor adjustments needed, but all will be well in the end.

Thanks again for the care and kindness shown to me throughout my treatment, I didn’t feel like I was visiting the dentist but like visiting friends.

“Keep changing lives”

Love and kind regards AB

May 2019

To Finlay and all the team, Just wanted to say a big thank you for my new front tooth and the fantastic care I received. If I have any problems with my teeth in the future, I will definitely come back for your expertise. Thank you.

Many, many grateful 'thank you's for what you all have done for me. My teeth are fantastic and my confidence has risen. Your skills and patience are fantastic. Thank you once again, you have given me my smile back.

Dear Finlay, I’d just like to thank you very much for the work you have done on my front tooth - I really have something to smile about now! Please thank all your colleagues, too. You all made me feel at ease.

A huge thank you to Finlay for applying his expertise down to the minutest detail in order to create for me the most fabulous, natural-looking, and superb-fitting dentures. Also to Rowan for his exquisite craftsmanship, thus creating these beautiful dentures. And to Clare for her professional part in the process and also for making me feel welcome and relaxed.

Dear Finlay and Team

I am unable to thank you enough for the excellent work you and the team have done for me. I am more than happy with the results. I am only sorry I am unable to express myself better.

I feel more confident and can chew any food like I used to. Thanks so much.

Looking forward to my annual check up and seeing you all again.

March 2018

Bert

Dear Finlay, Rowan, Claire and the entire team

I have filled in the post treatment questionnaire and it looks like I have rushed through it ticking the mostly never questions. Actually, I have really thought about each question carefully and the reason for mostly never answers is because of the amazing professional treatment that I have received at your practice. My old denture was fine, but the new denture is so light and well-fitting and absolutely no problem at all.

Thank you and also thank you for helping me at every stage of the procedure. It has also been a pleasure for me and good to know that you have my best interest at heart.

I would like to add that I was so lucky to end up with Finlay and his team, I don’t think anywhere in the world, I would have had as good a treatment.

Hope all is going well at Weind House.

Best wishes to you all

Helen K

Feb 2019

Helen K

I would just like to say how great you have been with me, making me so relaxed and given what information I wanted as we went along. I’m much more confident in coming to the dentist.

To Finlay & the team, I would like to thank all at Garstang Dental Referral Practice for the care and consideration I have received over the past ten months during the period you have carried out the implant procedure which I hoped would transform my ‘smile’ without the need for a denture. Normally a visit to the dentist is a daunting experience, but I can honestly say that I have looked forward to each & every visit. The end result is ‘fantastic’ & I can understand why Finlay is so proud of his practice. I will recommend you, without reservation, to anyone I know who, in the future, requires specialist dental treatment.

To Dr Finlay Sutton, Rowan and the gang

First, I was afraid, I was petrified, cue for a song here me thinks!

Yes, indeed I was frightened and have been all my life of the dreaded dentist, probably because of the bad experiences with the school dentist back in the day. However, I needn’t have been because I was referred to this practice in Garstang where I was greeted by the wonderful Karen and equally wonderful nurse Claire, who from day one made me feel important to them and made me feel relaxed.I then met Dr Finlay Sutton such a gentle and caring man and so professional. He told me that I needed to have all my teeth removed because of gum disease but I knew instantly that I was in safe hands.

It was an amazing experience and after lots of visits, I now have my smile back. My new teeth are wonderful, so natural looking and people compliment me on them all the time.

So, a very big thank you to Rowan, Dr Finlay Sutton and the team.

Dr Finlay – you are simply the best!

From hating the dentist, I have grown to love Garstang Dental Referral Practice. You have become my friends for life.

Thank you and kind regards

Nancy

June 2018

Nany V

Thank you very much for your efforts to make my smile confident again!