at Edinburgh Dental SpecialistsIMPLANTS
Straightforward
A single missing tooth
Single implants, planned with a 3D cone beam CT scan and weighed carefully against other options.
For referring dentists
A specialistin your corner.
Restorative DentistryProsthodonticsPeriodontics
Dr Christopher Millen
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Periodontics
Edinburgh Dental Specialists, Rose Street
On the specialist lists since 2014
When to refer
From a single implant to the whole mouth
No implant case is too simple to send. There's real satisfaction in doing the basics well.
After you refer
Your patient, looked after together.
You hear from me at each stage, and your patient comes back to you.
You refer
Through the practice's referral portal or by letter. Patients can also refer themselves.
The practice books your patient
The practice manager checks the referral reaches the right specialist. Our referral coordinator contacts your patient, explains the process and cost, and books the appointment. You receive confirmation.
First visit
I take a history, examine, and discuss your patient's priorities. I then write to you with my initial thoughts.
Planning visit
I take the records needed for a diagnosis and plan: photographs, an intraoral scan, radiographs and CBCT as required, and a six-point pocket chart. You receive a copy of my report, with findings, diagnoses, treatment options and costs.
Shared care
I encourage your patient to discuss the plan with you, and to share care between us where that's appropriate. Their choice is always respected.
Back to you
I don't take on general patients. After treatment, I'll write to you with a summary of what's been provided and carry out reviews at appropriate time points, but your patient returns to you.
I'm happy to discuss any case.
Not sure it's a referral?
Ask first.
Send a photo or radiograph through the practice's Tele-Dentist service for a second opinion, or call the practice.
How I work
- I listen first. What matters to you and your patient is considered in any plan.
- I treat patients and colleagues the way I'd want to be treated: honestly, openly and without judgement.
- You hear from me in writing after the first visit, receive a copy of the full plan, and hear from me again when treatment is complete.
- Your patient stays your patient.
About
Training, teaching, and the work behind it
Bern
ITI Scholar at the University of Bern, Switzerland, 2012 to 2013.
Training Programme Director
Restorative Dentistry, Edinburgh, 2014 to 2015. During this time I was heavily involved in the training of future specialists in restorative dentistry and the associated disciplines.
NHS consultant
Consultant and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, NHS Lothian and the Edinburgh Dental Institute, 2014 to 2023. Lead for oral rehabilitation for head and neck cancer. Taught on the MClinDent in Prosthodontics.
I've always been passionate about hands-on clinical dentistry.
FHEA
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, University of Edinburgh.
ITI Fellow
Fellow of the International Team for Implantology. Young ITI UK and Ireland Lead, 2015 to 2018.
TeachingI've trained specialists, postgraduate students and general dental practitioners, as well as undergraduate dentists and therapists.
Qualified from the University of Glasgow, 2005. BDS · MFDS RCS (Ed) · MClinDent (Pros) · MPros RCS (Ed) · FDS (Rest Dent) RCS (Ed) · FHEA · GDC specialist lists: Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics · GDC 85443
Writing
Periodontal reassessment: a considered approach
A short piece for referring dentists on how we judge success after periodontal treatment. It ends with this question.
Full piece to follow.Have we reduced disease to a level that can be predictably maintained for this patient?
Publications
- Lyris V, Millen C, Besi E, Pace-Balzan A. L-PRF and the stability of dental implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg, 2021. PubMed
- Millen C, Brägger U, Wittneben JG. Prosthesis type, retention and complications with fixed implant-supported prostheses. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants, 2015. PubMed
- Wittneben JG, Millen C, Brägger U. Screw- versus cement-retained fixed implant-supported reconstructions: a systematic review. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants, 2014. PubMed
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- Tettamanti S, Millen C, et al. Esthetic evaluation of implant crowns and peri-implant soft tissue in the anterior maxilla. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res, 2016. PubMed
- Wismeijer D, et al, Millen C. Consensus statements on restorative materials and techniques for implant dentistry. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants, 2014. PubMed
- Millen C, Reuben RL, Ibbetson RJ. Coping/veneer thickness in zirconia and metal-ceramic implant crowns. Dent Mater, 2012. PubMed
- Millen C, Bhatia K, Ibbetson R. Laboratory aspects of zirconia restorations. Dent Update, 2012. PubMed
- Millen C, Roebuck EM. Self-injurious behaviour presenting as gingivitis artefacta major. Br Dent J, 2009. PubMed
- Millen C, et al. Temperature rise in the pulp chamber during composite polymerisation. J Contemp Dent Pract, 2007. PubMed
Contact the practice
Talk to the team at Edinburgh Dental Specialists
I work at Edinburgh Dental Specialists, 178 Rose Street, Edinburgh. Referrals, appointments and enquiries go through the practice team.
Refer a patientReferral forms on the practice website
Tele-DentistSend a photo or radiograph for a second opinion
Phone0131 225 2666
The practiceedinburghdentist.com