by Dr. Gerald Tan | Oct 28, 2020 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Getting dental implants can take as long as two years if we factor in the most common associated procedures like bone grafting and extraction. Seems like a really long time for sure (especially when compared to other alternatives). However, dental implants is also...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Oct 26, 2020 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
Have you lost teeth but don’t want to undergo conventional restoration which might involve invasive surgery or complex dental work? Are the dentures you are using starting to feel loose and uncomfortable? Are you afraid your dentures can come out while you’re talking,...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Sep 26, 2020 | Dental Implants
Here’s an alarming statistic: at least 100% of adults and 75% of children the world over suffer from tooth decay. Fortunately, there’s dental implant surgery—one of the best options available for those patients with missing teeth. If you’re a candidate for dental...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Jun 25, 2019 | Dental Implants
What are dental implants? In essence, a dental implant is used to support one (or more) false teeth. A dental implant is a titanium screw that is used to replace the root of the tooth. Just like the real root, it is also placed into the jawbone. Are dental...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 30, 2019 | Dental Implants
The procedure done to replace tooth roots with screw-like metal posts and replacing missing or damaged teeth with artificial ones is called dental implant surgery. Nowadays, dental implant surgery is seen as a welcome alternative to bridgework or dentures. How dental...
