Henri has always been known among family and friends for his joie de vivre and his love of good cooking. The son of a French mother and an English father, he grew up in Paris, where he developed a refined palate and a vast knowledge of the culinary arts, acquired over the years, even taking part as a judge in various culinary competitions. An accident at a young age transformed his life and created barriers to what he loved most: enjoying a good, refined meal in the company of family and friends.
Henri Kent, 64, is a trained electrical engineer with a passion for driving go-karts in his youth. In his thirties, however, he experienced an accident during a race that resulted in the loss of his teeth. Since then, Henri has depended on conventional upper and lower dentures to restore his chewing function and aesthetics. For many years, these prostheses enabled him to lead an everyday life. However, over time, Henri began to experience bone loss in his jaw, which decreased the support and stability of the dentures. As the bone beneath them diminished in height and thickness, the prosthesis became unstable, leading to discomfort when chewing and speaking and requiring frequent adjustments.
As his prosthesis became unstable, Henri became increasingly reluctant to participate in social gatherings, especially those involving meals. He soon lost interest in the haute cuisine activities that had given him so much pleasure throughout his life. His wife, Camille, realised how this insecurity affected Henri’s emotional well-being and social life. She encouraged him to find a definitive solution that would allow him to regain his confidence chewing and, above all, his self-confidence.
After careful research and consultations with several specialists, Henri found Dr. Cris Piessens and Algarve Dental Implants. The specialist and the clinic are widely praised in various online reviews. Dr. Cris Piessens is recognised as an exclusive specialist in dental implant treatments. He has a high technical knowledge backed up by an internationally trained curriculum. He stands out for his advanced techniques that completely restore dental functionality and aesthetics.
During his consultation with Dr Cris Piessens, he offered Henri a dental implant solution that would solve the problems of prosthesis instability and restore the natural appearance of his smile. The treatment consisted of placing a fixed prosthesis on 4 implants, called All-on-4. This minimally invasive technique allows a total prosthesis to be fixed with just 4 implants. It was ideal for Henri, who had already lost many teeth and had quite severe bone loss.
Dr Cris Piessens‘ thorough explanations, empathy and humanism encouraged Henri to proceed with the treatment.
And it was a smashing success! Henri left the clinic the same day he had the procedure with new teeth that felt and looked natural. For the first time in many years, he smiled without hesitation.
Camille greeted the transformation with joy and tears, seeing her husband regain his former cheerfulness and good humour. Friends, family, and especially the grandchildren, who had never seen their grandfather with such a radiant smile, marvelled at the change.
Henri now enjoys a wholly renewed life. He’s back to attending social events related to his passion for cooking, judging in a cooking competition, and enjoying his favourite meals without any worries. His restored confidence has profoundly impacted his family and social life, proving that the decision to improve self-esteem and self-confidence by renewing one’s smile is the right solution for anyone suffering from tooth loss.
Grateful for the expertise and care of the Algarve Dental Implants team, Henri agreed to share his story to inspire others facing similar dilemmas. His smile is a testament to the highly qualified and careful work of Dr. Cris Piessens and his team and a symbol of a life full of smiles and joy.
