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 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. …
Mini implants vs conventional dental implants
on October 30, 2015
Recently, I came across a newspaper advertisement on mini dental implants. I usually do not pay much attention to such advertisements but somehow, that day, I decided to read what people are saying about mini implants. They talked about how mini implants are less painful, less invasiv …
Which is the best dental implant in Singapore?
on October 21, 2015
Dental implants are fast becoming the tooth replacement of choice today. Before the advent of dental implants, missing teeth or extracted teeth are replaced with either removal prostheses (denture) or non removable prosthesis (dental bridge). The rise in popularity of dental implants …
How many dental implants can I do at one time?
on October 8, 2015
Recently, a long time patient of mine finally decided to bite the bullet and proceed with total teeth replacement. He is an extreme dental phobic who trembles the moment he comes into the clinic. In fact, he often tells me that he loses sleep for a few nights before each appointment. …
Saving failing dental implants
on September 21, 2015
As dental implants becom ubiquitous, complication rates are bound to rise. Over the last ten years, dental implants as a tooth replacement option has gain widespread acceptance in Singapore. This demand has also spurred the growth of continuing education courses for dentists to acquir …
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