Dr Gerald Tan is a general dentist (dental surgeon) with more than 10 years of experience replacing missing teeth and gaps between teeth with dental implants. If you are interested in a dentures-alternative or replacing your teeth, book an appointment with Dr Gerald Tan.
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Per-Ingvar Brånemark, a Swedish orthopaedic surgeon invented dental implants in 1952. Nowadays, dental implant procedure has become very common and is now considered the standard of care for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth. A surgical fixture placed in the jawbone, dental implants are fused with the bone over a...
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For people who are missing a tooth (or more), a single-tooth implant may be recommended. An implant is surgically placed in an opening created by the dentist in the jawbone. After the implant has integrated to the bone, it serves as the new “root” for the crown that will be used...
Bruxism or teeth grinding is a condition where an individual gnash, clench and grind their teeth. People with bruxism may clench or grind their teeth during sleep (sleep bruxism) or may unconsciously do so while awake (awake bruxism). Individuals who clench or grind their teeth during sleep are likely to have other sleep disorders...
The procedure done to replace tooth roots with metal and screw-like posts is called dental implant surgery. A dental implant is used to support one (or more) false teeth. A dental implant is a titanium screw that can replace the tooth’s root when it fails. Similar to a tooth root, a dental implant is...
Dental crowns are tooth shaped “caps” placed over the tooth. They are designed to help improve the tooth’s strength, size, appearance, and shape. Dental crowns will encase the tooth’s visible portion fully and are cemented into place. When is a dental crown used? Dental crowns are often recommended in the...
Do you find yourself excessively tired even after a full night’s sleep? Are you constantly in the lookout for ways to stop snoring? If you answered yes to the two questions, it is highly likely that you have sleep apnea. Essentially, sleep apnea is considered a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly...
Despite dramatic improvements in dental care, many people still suffer tooth loss secondary to periodontal disease, tooth decay, or injury. For many years, the only treatment alternative available for people with missing teeth were dentures and bridges. Fortunately, nowadays, dental implants are available. In essence, dental implants act as replacement for tooth roots. They...
The tooth-shaped cap that’s placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength is called a dental crown. Once cemented in place, dental crowns will fully encase the entire visible portion of the tooth. When do you need dental crowns? Dental crowns may be recommended in the following scenarios:...
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly starts and stops. Patients who snore loudly and feel extremely tired even after a full night’s sleep most likely have sleep apnea. There are 3 main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea – This is considered the...
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...
A dental implant can be a really wonderful treatment option for the right candidate. In fact, statistics show that for the right people, success rate of dental implants is at 95 percent. Several factors can influence one’s suitability to get a dental implant. Some of the key factors include: Presence of gum...
What are dental crowns? Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “caps” that are placed over the tooth to cover the tooth and restore its size, strength, and shape. It also helps enhance the tooth’s appearance. Once cemented into place, dental crowns will fully encase the whole visible portion of the tooth lying at and...
Bruxism is the medical term for excessive jaw clenching or teeth grinding. Grinding teeth in sleep is very common and many people are not aware they are doing it. However, apart from grinding teeth in sleep, people with bruxism also grind their teeth or clench their jaw while concentrating or under stress....
The movement disorder characterised by clenching and grinding of teeth is called bruxism. Awake bruxism is found to be more prevalent in females than males. Sleep bruxism on the other hand shows no gender prevalence. Tooth grinding is particularly important to dentists since it can cause tooth damage, dental restoration...
Do you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep? If you answered yes, it is likely that you have sleep apnea. In essence, sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing stops and starts repeatedly. While sleep apnea can be potentially dangerous, it is...
In essence, dental crowns are the fixed prosthetic restorations used to restore a damaged tooth and bring it back to its original size and shape. Dental crowns are cemented permanently on teeth that are extensively decayed, damaged, or cracked. While dental crowns can sometimes extend onto the tooth’s root surface, they are designed to...
Root canal treatment is the procedure done to relieve dental pain and save the teeth at the same time. A type of endodontic treatment, root canal treatment is typically done when there is an inflammation or infection in the roots of the tooth. During root canal treatment, the pulp inside the...
For individuals who are missing a single tooth, an implant and a crown can be used to replace it. A single tooth implant can be used to replace both the natural tooth and its root. A single tooth implant is often the recommended option for those who have experienced a traumatic injury, those...
When mini dental implants were first introduced, they were used as temporary anchors with braces. Over the years, mini dental implantshave also been used for other purposes such as stabilising dentures and replacing one (or more) missing teeth. As the name implies, mini dental implants make use of much smaller screws in...
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 implant surgery will be done will depend on two...
