0191 549 8888

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1b Hylton Park Rd

Sunderland SR5 3HD
Open Monday - Saturday

Closed on Sundays

Dental Implants & Restorative Dentist Sunderland | Dr Chris Hanford
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Wessington Dental · Sunderland

Advanced implant and restorative dentistry, planned digitally.

Dr Chris Hanford · BDS MFDS MAGDS · Membership in Implant Dentistry · Dip Prosthodontics (RCS)

Internationally trained, with a focus on dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation and tooth wear. Every case is planned with 3D scanning, jaw tracking and guided surgery.

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Dr Chris Hanford, implant and restorative dentist in Sunderland

Advanced Implant Dentistry

Single teeth to full arches, including bone and soft tissue grafting.

Complex Restorative Dentistry

Rebuilding worn, broken and failing teeth to last.

Digital Dentistry

Scanning, jaw tracking and guided surgery for precise results.

Internationally Trained

Kois Center, Seattle · Hürzeler & Zuhr, Munich · Sheffield.

Dr Chris Hanford talking with a patient in surgery
About Chris

Precision, compassion and innovation

Chris provides a comprehensive range of treatments, with a particular focus on dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation and complex tooth wear. A Newcastle University graduate (2007), he holds Royal College of Surgeons memberships in Advanced General Dental Surgery and Implant Dentistry, and a Diploma in Prosthodontics.

Chris has trained internationally, including at the Kois Center in Seattle and the Hürzeler & Zuhr implant programme in Munich, to stay at the forefront of modern dentistry. Combining this expertise with state-of-the-art digital technology, he makes sure every patient receives treatment that is precise, personalised and focused on long-term success.

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Digital workflow

How your treatment is planned

Every step is recorded and planned digitally, so your result is designed before treatment begins.

  1. ConsultationListening to your goals
  2. Clinical photographsA detailed visual record
  3. TRIOS scan3D model of your teeth
  4. CBCT3D view of bone and nerves
  5. ModjawHow your jaw moves
  6. Digital planningDesigning the result
  7. LaboratoryCrafted with skilled technicians
  8. TreatmentGuided and precise
  9. ReviewLong-term care

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Treatments

Care for complex and everyday needs

Dental Implants

Single teeth to full arches, digitally planned.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Rebuilding worn, broken or failing teeth to one plan.

Tooth Wear

From monitoring to minimally invasive rebuilding.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Natural results you can preview first.

Implant Maintenance

Keeping implants healthy for the long term.

Bone Grafting

Rebuilding bone so implants become possible.

Second Opinions

Independent advice on complex treatment.

Snoring & Sleep Apnoea

Custom oral appliances for better sleep.

For referring dentists

Working alongside your practice

Chris accepts referrals for implants, complex restorative care, tooth wear and implant complications. Your patient comes back to you for their ongoing dental care.

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  1. Referral received
  2. Consultation
  3. Treatment plan sent
  4. Treatment completed
  5. Patient returned to you

Ready to talk about your treatment?

Book a consultation with Chris, or refer a patient from your practice.

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Visit

Wessington Dental
1b Hylton Park Road
Sunderland SR5 3HD

Opening

Monday to Saturday
Closed Sundays

GDC No. 113603