All-on-4 vs conventional dental implant treatment in Singapore
on July 25, 2016
Many years ago, a patient for whom I was planning a full mouth dental implant treatment in Singapore commented that it cost more than his double by-pass surgery which he had just undergone the year before. Another full mouth implant patient put it in a lighter tone, saying it is like …
What is the cost of zygomatic dental implants in Singapore?
on June 16, 2016
Once of the common problems in oral rehabilitation with dental implants is the lack of bone in the jaw to place an implant. This is especially the case for patients who have lost all their upper teeth for a long time and have been using a removable denture for years. The pressure of a …
What is the cost of bone grafting for dental implants in Singapore?
on June 14, 2016
Today, dental implants are the teeth replacement of choice. However, there are many instances whereby dental implants cannot be done, at least not without bone grafting. Dental implants are inserted into bone to support a dental prosthesis. If that part of the jaw bone is deficient in …
Dental implants are becoming more affordable in Singapore
on June 13, 2016
We often read about rising healthcare costs and how governments try different ways to tackle the problem. It is a problem that affects all countries, big or small, rich or poor. In Singapore, the recently revamped Medishield scheme together with integrated shield plans, is one way of …
What is the cost of one dental implant in Singapore?
on May 24, 2016
This is one of the most often asked questions about dental implants. Whenever, I hear this question in a social setting, or when a patient emails in an enquiry, I have to second-guess what the intention of the person asking the question is. Some want to compare the fees between one pr …
Medisave, Medishield Life, Integrated Shield Plans and Corrective Jaw Surgery
on April 29, 2016
Cost is one of the major factors that a patient with a jaw deformity has to consider. There is a need and demand for corrective jaw surgery as jaw deformities do affect the chewing ability, speech and aesthetics. Surgery, however, is not cheap. A double jaw surgery costs about $35,000 …
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 …
Can I use my Medisave for dental and jaw surgery in Singapore?
on April 16, 2015
Can I use my Medisave? Very often, patients asked me what percentage of their treatment fee can be paid using Medisave. Some even ask if the full amount can be deducted from their Medisave account without them having to fork out any cash. Many patients do not think of Medisave as thei …
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