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...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
There is no such thing as a dental implant specialist in Singapore, or anywhere else in the world. The field of Dental Implantology is not recognised or registrable as a specialist field in Singapore or anywhere else in the world. In Singapore, these are the 3...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
The risk for immediate implants is higher than delayed implants. One of the key risks is delayed osseointegration of the immediate implant. Osseointegration is a concept where the implants and the bone fuse together. This concept of osseointegration is relevant not...
by Dr. Gerald Tan | Apr 7, 2022 | Dental Implants, Dr Gerald Tan's Feed
No two patients are ever alike. A better assessment of the teeth after a proper thorough consultation with your trusted dentist should be done before landing on an answer. With that said, let’s say you have lost 3 teeth at a relatively young age. It is not common and...
