Dental Implant Singapore- complex "re-treatment"
on December 29, 2015
In Singapore, the profile of the dental implant patient is changing. It used to be that only affluent people with a high dental awareness (what some dentists call dental IQ) have dental implants to replace their missing teeth. Today, it is no longer the case. Implant dentistry has bec …
Bone grafting for dental implants
on December 28, 2015
When dental implants have become the treatment of choice for replacing missing teeth, the patient must be sufficient bone to house the implant. However, patients who are in greatest need for an implant for fixation of their dental prostheses are often lacking in bone. This is because …
Dental Implant Singapore - Complex cases
on December 18, 2015
The profile of the dental implant patient in my practice has gradually evolved over the years. Twenty years ago, most of the patients who were referred to me are those who are missing one or two teeth and looking for a replacement with fixed teeth. I would place the implants and then …
Dental Implants Singapore- dealing with the complications
on December 15, 2015
Yesterday, I saw two patients with complications of their dental implants done elsewhere. One has fifteen implants in the mouth and is having infection with some of them while another has had a sinus bone graft and twelve implants and was having discharge coming out of his nose. Situa …
Dental implants Singapore- the impact of smoking on success
on December 14, 2015
The cigarette industry amazes me. The health risks associated with smoking is well known but yet the sheer number of smokers in society is astounding. More than 4 million people die each year due to nicotine related illnesses such as heart attacks and stroke. Its impact on oral health …
What to do when your wisdom tooth is touching the nerve in the jaw?
on December 10, 2015
The wisdom tooth removal is probably the most commonly removed anatomical part of the body. No doubt it is a rudimentary structure that does not serve much function. In fact, more often than not, it fails to erupt properly and ends up causing trouble to the adjacent teeth. As such, no …
What is the cost of dental implants in Singapore?
on December 9, 2015
I was at a dental exhibition over the weekend and bumped into an old colleague who was a guru in the field of dental practice management in his day. He always has interesting insights into various aspects of Dentistry. My short tete-a-tete with him again raised some interesting though …
Dental Implants Singapore - what can go wrong?
on December 8, 2015
Dental implant surgery is an elective procedure. Patients opt for dental implants because of the benefits of having fixed teeth compared with removable dentures. The improvement in quality of life is immeasurable especially for patients who are wearing a complete lower denture. Howeve …
Dental Implants Singapore - can diabetic patients have it?
on December 7, 2015
Diabetes is the 10th leading cause of death in Singapore, with more than 400,000 people being afflicted with the disease. There is no cure for diabetes but it can be controlled through medication and lifestyle modification. Diabetes is also closely related to periodontal disease. Stud …
Dental Implants Singapore- is it painful?
on December 2, 2015
Dentistry has often been associated with pain. And Hollywood has contributed significantly to this perception. My first encounter with Hollywood Dentistry came in the form of Dr Christian Szell in “Marathon Man” back in 1976, drilling Dustin Hoffman’s character to extract information. …
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