by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 19, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
The most important factor to consider before going for MRI scans as a person with dental implants is the material of your implants. Medical imaging technicians use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assist physicians in diagnosing internal health issues affecting the...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 19, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
The truth is there are many variables that might contribute to whether or not a patient experiences pain when undergoing dental implant surgery. Some examples of these variables are: Subjective pain threshold of the patient Medical health status of the patient Whether...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Every patient is different and each case is decided upon on its unique merits and clinical situation. Sometimes you can have an immediate implant placed right after the tooth is extracted. Other times, it is best to wait 3-6 months for the site to heal and regenerate...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
It really depends on many factors. One thing I cannot stress more importantly is that immediate implants are most definitely not for everyone. Case selection is very important. Immediate implants can only be done in certain situations and are not meant for all. I can...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
In most cases, getting a dental implant done to replace a missing tooth would be the best option. However, there are instances whereby getting a dental implant done may not be the best option because of the following factors: Prohibitively high cost Trauma leading to...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Many clinics all over the island offer dental implant surgery as a treatment option, from the smaller clinics in the suburbs, to the big group practices in town and finally the government institutions like the National Dental Centre. Before worrying about the cost of...
