What is All-on-Four dental implant treatment?
on May 4, 2016
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 …
How to choose a dentist for dental implants?
on January 18, 2016
Implant dentistry is a relatively new field in dentistry but it has dominated much of the development in dentistry for the past decade. Today, dental implants are the treatment modality of choice for replacing missing teeth. This is not surprising as they do not involve sacrificing go …
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 …
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 without Bone Grafting
on June 22, 2015
Following my last blog post on "Why do I need a bone graft for my dental implant", I received some feedback from overseas dental colleagues on graft-less options for dental implants. This is indeed gaining popularity as nobody wants to have more surgery than absolutely necessary. As s …
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 …
Permanent Dentures Vs. Removable Dentures
on June 17, 2014
If you have been told that you'll be losing all the teeth in one of your jaws or both, it's time to look into your options for replacing those teeth. While being told that your teeth are beyond saving once left patients with little choice but to be fitted with conventional, removable …
How to Get Quality Dental Implants in Singapore?
on June 4, 2014
Dental implants are, without a doubt, the leading solution available today for the replacement of missing teeth or loose dentures – the next best thing to your own, natural teeth. Implant-based dental restorations do, however, require quite an investment on your part, in terms of both …
Dental Implants Singapore Process: During Surgery
on May 28, 2014
Whether you're just considering dental implants or have already decided that they are the best solution to tooth loss or ill-fitting, uncomfortable conventional dentures, chances are you'd like to know a bit about dental implant placement – the surgical portion of the process of denta …
Dental Implants Singapore Process: Pre-Operative
on May 24, 2014
If you have decided upon dental implants in Singapore for your dental restoration, you should know that you've made the best possible choice in terms of oral health, comfort, functionality and appearance. You should also know a bit about the dental implant process, since being well-in …