Aesthetic Reconstructive Jaw Surgery and Dental Implants Blog / Fixed Implant Dentures

Implant Dentistry; General Dentist or Specialist?

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There has been much debate in recent weeks within the dental profession about the competency of dentists to do certain procedures. The issue has attracted a lively debate amongst various dental organizations. The Ministry of Health and the Singapore Dental Council has begun seeking fe …

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Nerve transposition for dental implants in Singapore

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Dental implant placement depends on the availability of bone. In the case of missing lower molars, bone is usually sufficient but it is complicated by the fact that there is a nerve running through the back of the lower jaw. This nerve, known as the inferior alveolar nerve and commonl …

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NobelGuide- CT guided dental implant placement

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A 60 year old man came into the clinic with a newspaper cutting showing a certain way of doing dental implants and requested for it. The implant company that came up with this technique was marketing direct to the consumers through the mass media. The idea of placing 8 implants on one …

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What is the cost of zygomatic dental implants in Singapore?

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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 …

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What is All-on-Four dental implant treatment?

The practice of dentistry is getting complicated. There has been a lot of new development in the past ten years especially in the field of implant dentistry. In fact, sometimes, implant manufacturers create new products faster than dentists can incorporate them into their practice. In …

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Dental Bridge, Dental Implants or Dentures: What Works Best For You?

If you're a Singapore dental patient who is in need of dental restoration now or soon will be due to missing teeth, you're probably already aware that there are a number of options available if you for replacing missing teeth. Which is the best one? Since every patient is different, t …

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Why Do My Dentures Not Fit Like They Used To?

Dentures that fit poorly are a very common problem, affecting most Singapore denture wearers eventually. It is especially common with the lower denture, since it has less support than an upper one and is affected by the motion of the cheeks and tongue. Most often, dentures fit poorly …

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Should You Choose Fixed Implant Dentures Over Removable Dentures?

Whether you're just losing your teeth or have been wearing traditional dentures for a while, fixed implant dentures are an option you should consider. Fact is, conventional, removable dentures have never been an optimal solution to tooth loss, and implant-based dental restoration can …

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