Dr. Saphal Shetty

Dr Saphal Shetty is a prosthodontist and implant dentist with 25 years of clinical experience currently consulting at Manipal Hospital and Confident Dental Care in Bengaluru.

He is the Founder and Director of Confident Dental Care, a NABH-accredited dental clinic group in Bengaluru.

Whether a patient needs dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, crowns, bridges, dentures, smile makeover, TMJ treatment, teeth whitening, or complex prosthodontic reconstruction, Dr Saphal Shetty provides thorough evaluation and personalised dental care.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Saphal Shetty offers comprehensive prosthodontic and implant dental care with MDS-level specialisation, Fellowship in Implant Dentistry from New York College of Dentistry, Dawson Academy training in occlusion and TMJ, and 25 years of clinical practice.

Dental Implants

Patients with missing teeth, multiple missing teeth, or edentulous (toothless) jaws receive structured implant evaluation and surgical and prosthetic management from Dr Saphal Shetty, who is the first person from India to complete a full-time dental implant programme.

• Single Tooth Dental Implants
• Multiple Teeth Implants
• Full Mouth Dental Implants (implant-supported full arch rehabilitation)
• All-on-4 and All-on-6 Implant-supported Dentures
• Immediate Loading Implants
• Bone Grafting and Sinus Lift for implant site preparation
• Implant-supported Bridges
• Implant Maintenance and Long-term follow-up

Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge

Patients with broken, decayed, worn, or missing teeth requiring fixed or removable prosthetic restoration receive structured prosthodontic care from Dr Saphal Shetty.

• Dental Crowns (porcelain, zirconia, metal-ceramic)
• Dental Bridges (fixed tooth replacement)
• Full and Partial Dentures
• Flexible and Precision-attachment Dentures
• Inlays and Onlays
• Veneers for smile enhancement
• Post and Core build-up for badly broken teeth

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

Patients with severely worn, broken, or damaged dentition from bruxism, acid erosion, trauma, or decay receive comprehensive full mouth reconstruction from Dr Saphal Shetty, who has completed The Dawson Academy Core Curriculum focused on complex full mouth rehabilitation and occlusion.

• Full Mouth Rehabilitation (complete occlusal reconstruction)
• Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) restoration
• Worn Dentition management
• Bite Correction and Occlusal Equilibration

TMJ and Occlusion Management

Patients with jaw joint pain, TMJ disorders, teeth grinding, or bite-related problems receive structured evaluation and management from Dr Saphal Shetty, trained in TMJ management at The Dawson Academy.

• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorder evaluation and management
• Bruxism (teeth grinding) evaluation and occlusal splint therapy
• Occlusal Splints and Night Guards
• Bite Analysis and Occlusal Correction
• Jaw Pain and Clicking Joint management

Cosmetic Dentistry and Smile Makeover

Patients seeking aesthetic improvement of their smile receive structured evaluation and personalised cosmetic dental treatment from Dr Saphal Shetty, who is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

• Smile Makeover design and execution
• Porcelain and Composite Veneers
• Teeth Whitening (in-office and take-home)
• Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
• Gum Contouring for gummy smile
• Aesthetic Crown and Bridge

Credentials and Trust

• BDS, SDM College of Dental Sciences (2001)
• MDS (Prosthodontics), Meenakshi Ammal Dental College / MGR University of Health Sciences, Chennai
• Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, New York College of Dentistry, First person from India to complete a full-time dental implant programme
• The Dawson Academy Core Curriculum, TMJ and Full Mouth Rehabilitation
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Implantology, MAHE University (Manipal Academy of Higher Education)

He is the Founder and Director of Confident Dental Care, a NABH-accredited dental group with centres in Mahalakshmi Layout (Rajajinagar) and HSR Layout, Bengaluru.

Professional Memberships 

• Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
• Academy of Osseointegration (AO)
• European Academy of Osseointegration (EAO)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
• Indian Prosthodontic Society (IPS)
• Indian Dental Association (IDA)

Hospital Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bengaluru
• Confident Dental Care, Mahalakshmi Layout (Rajajinagar), Bengaluru
• Confident Dental Care, HSR Layout, Bengaluru

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr Saphal Shetty has contributed to dental education through his role as Adjunct Professor at MAHE University, national and international lectures on implant dentistry, workshops, and study clubs in prosthodontics and implantology.

Book an Appointment with Dr Saphal Shetty

To consult Dr Saphal Shetty at Manipal Hospital Millers Road or Confident Dental Care Bengaluru, visit HexaHealth to check consultation fees and book an appointment.