Corrective Jaw Surgery - cosmetic or functional?
on March 24, 2015
In the course of my orthognathic practice, I realise that we are all conditioned by societal norms to a certain extent. Some of us more than others. And one of these norms that is implicitly accepted is that it is okay for girls to be vain, or at least less vain than boys. I am using …
What is the right age for cosmetic jaw surgery?
on March 19, 2015
As the name suggests, cosmetic jaw surgery is to correct the position of the jaws to achieve a more aesthetic facial appearance. So, the answer to the question of timing of the surgery depends on two main factors. First, there must be deformity which the patient himself is conscious o …
Do I need blood transfusion after cosmetic jaw surgery?
on March 13, 2015
Cosmetic jaw surgery is a routinely done throughout the world on a daily basis. The various surgical technqiues have been refined over the years and what use to be complex and unpredictable has evolved into safe and efficient through a better understanding of the anatomy of the face a …
Do I need a CT scan for my dental implant surgery
on March 12, 2015
I've been using CT scans to diagnose and treatment plan for dental implant patients since the mid 90's. The detailed information provided by CT scans have made diagnosis more accurate and the placement of the implants more precise and safe. Naturally, there is concern about safety of …
Do I need jaw surgery fix my gummy smile?
on March 11, 2015
Never look a gift horse in the mouth, so the old saying goes. It was believed that a horse's deteriorates as it ages and hence looking at a gift horse in the mouth is considered a rude gesture. I guess the same can be applied to humans. What is striking though about a horse's mouth, i …
Do I need cosmetic jaw surgery?
on March 10, 2015
Every once in a while, I have patients who come in and ask "Do I need cosmetic jaw surgery?" In contrast, most patients do know what they want. In Singapore, the most common jawdeformity that patients seek treatment for is a long lower jaw i.e. the lower jaw is protruding beyond the u …
Why different clinics charge differently for dental implants?
on March 10, 2015
Since the advent of the modern day dental implants which started fifty years ago, many patients who have lost teeth had benefitted tremendously from this technology that replaces teeth that look and feel like natural teeth. Along with advances in technology and the predictability of o …
Options for Replacing a Lost Tooth
on January 28, 2015
Losing even one tooth can make big changes in dental health and appearance, even if it is a back tooth, well out of sight when you smile. That's because the bone beneath that gap will begin to shrink once it has no tooth root to support, and surrounding teeth tend to shift towards tha …
How to Choose an Aesthetic Clinic in Singapore?
on January 19, 2015
Given the many advances in aesthetic medicine over recent years, cosmetic procedures in Singapore are becoming more popular than ever before, allowing people to resolve appearance problems today that previous generations simply had to live with. This increasing demand for cosmetic pro …
Understand the Cost of Replacing Missing Teeth in Singapore
on January 13, 2015
If you have lost a tooth, several teeth or all of them in one jaw or both, or have been told that tooth loss is imminent, learning as much as you can about replacing missing teeth before committing to a dental restoration treatment plan is important. That includes learning about the c …
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