Dental Implants

Dental Implants

Years ago, the only way you could replace a lost tooth was by using a denture. However nowadays, there are several options available.

Dental Implants have now overtaken dentures and conventional bridges to become the most popular way of replacing lost teeth worldwide.

A dental implant refers to a titanium screw or fixture which is placed where the lost tooth was. After several months of allowing the implant to fuse or integrate with the surrounding bone, the implant become “one with” your bone. It essentially becomes part of the jawbone.

At this stage, a tooth or a crown can then be placed on top of the implant. It is then ready for you to bite and chew on and is ideally a lifelong solution to the missing tooth.

At Ashford, the dental implant experience in Singapore is

  • Safe
  • Efficient
  • Comfortable and pain free
  • Carried out by experienced Doctors and Nurses

What is a dental implant?

Another missing tooth replacement option available at our clinic in Singapore, an implant is a titanium fixture which is placed inside the upper or lower jaw in the site of a missing or lost tooth. The implant is completely buried in the bone and gums and cannot be seen. Only at a later stage is a Crown or “tooth” placed on top of the implant which you can see & use for chewing.

The implant refers to the fixture in the jaw bone. It essentially serves as the foundation or “root” of your new tooth.

Once placed in, your body will begin to form new bone cells around the implant. These cells will adapt closely to the implant and form a tight connection with it. This process is known as “osseointegration”.

Osseointegration can take several months in most people. This ensures the implant is firm and stable in your jaw. The more stable it is, the better as you will be able to bite and chew hard things for a longer time.

When osseointegration is complete, a crown can either be screwed or cemented on top of the underlying implant. At this stage you can bite, chew and treat it like a normal tooth. It is ready to use.

Dental implants are indicated for anyone seeking to replace a lost tooth or teeth. Specifically:

  • If you are looking for a lifelong replacement
  • If you want a replacement which does not affect other healthy teeth in your mouth
  • If you want a replacement which is fixed and does not move in your mouth

Procedure

Phase 1: Consultation

Our experienced dental surgeons will consult with you to determine your objectives for this treatment.

We then take clinical records including:

  • X-Rays
  • Cone Beam Computed Tomography
  • Clinical Photographs

This will allow us to determine

  • What implant system should be used
  • Whether or not bone grafting is needed
  • The length and width of the implant which should be used
  • The optimal site for implant placement

Phase 2: Surgery

This can be done under local aneasthesia, intravenous sedation or in a general anaesthesia setting.

Once the site is anaesthetised, we will do an osteotomy (space for the implant to be placed) at the implant site. The implant is then gently placed into the site and covered for protection.

If you require an immediate tooth replacement (for e.g. where the lost tooth is visible or is in your smile line), we will place a temporary tooth over the implant. The temporary tooth is polished and smoothened to give a natural appearance and comfortable bite.

Phase 3: Prosthesis

As implants typically take 2-3 months to integrate with the surrounding bone, the permanent prosthesis will be done 2-3 months after the surgical phase.

Once we can confirm that the implant has integrated, we will take an intra oral scan of the implant and your bite. A permanent crown, which is fabricated in our laboratory, will then be screwed onto the implant.

The new crown serves as a brand new tooth. You can use it to bite and chew on anything. You can clean it and floss around it like a natural tooth. It will look and feel exactly like a natural tooth.

Follow-up and post-operative care

As with any dental procedure, follow-ups are an important part of the process. We will typically schedule review appointments 2 weeks later, and subsequently every 6 months thereafter. This ensures the implant and crown are constantly monitored and the prosthesis (crown) is comfortable, functional and long-lasting.

Are Dental Implants painful?

Not at all. The implant placement procedure is very atraumatic. This means, it is a very minimally invasive procedure. Local anesthetic is given to the area so our patients do not feel anything during the procedure.

After the procedure, the site can be slightly tender for 1 or 2 days. But in most cases, it will not progress beyond this. We do provide you with medication to ensure smooth and efficient healing. However, the vast majority of our patients do not even use the medication as they are in no discomfort after the procedure.

Are Dental Implants safe?

Absolutely. Dental implants have been used for decades in modern dentistry to replace a missing tooth. They are renown for a high clinical success rate, patient satisfaction and restoring people’s quality of life in Singapore and beyond.

Why is there a range of costs for dental implants?

The cost ultimately comes down to 2 factors:

The implant system being used
The expertise of the surgeon performing it

There are many implant systems available in the market in Singapore. All have advantages and disadvantages.

At Ashford, we have selected implant systems based on the criteria that ensures clinical success. One of the chief criteria is that the implant system must have had a significantly long clinical history. As such, Ashford surgeons can study how long the implants have been placed for and what their survival and success rate is like.

We only use implant systems which carry the longest survival rates with the fewest incidence of complications.

Our dentists have all undergone post-graduate training for implant placements. Thus, we understand how each implant system works and how different people will respond to it.

How long will my dental implant last?

This will rely upon many different factors like the location of the implant, your medical history, your age, habits, your oral hygiene and proper maintenance.

One certainty is that long term studies indicate a well-placed implant in the right conditions provides better longevity that other tooth replacement options like a bridge or dentures.

Why chose Ashford for your dental implants?

At Ashford, our dentists have undergone specific, specialized training in the surgical placement of implants and restoring them to function. They are experienced and knowledgeable about the best implant for you.

Our team in Singapore has spent many painstaking hours studying different implant types, different bone types and the many different variables that make implants successful.

Our technology allows us to deliver dental implant placement with precision to facilitate a smooth, quick and pain free process.

Even our nurses in Singapore have all undergone specific implant surgical training to ensure they provide the optimal care to our patients and the most efficient assistance to our doctors.

Our experience lies in:

  • Diagnosing when an implant is suitable for you
  • Deciding which implant system to use
  • Being able to perform the procedure in the same appointment
  • Allowing you to recover rapidly without any complications
  • Providing you with your brand-new tooth as soon as possible
  • Dental implants are one of the most requested and most performed procedure at our dental centre in Singapore. We have consistently delivered clinical success stories time and time again for our patients.

Same day dental implants?

If you happen to be in a situation where a tooth needs to be removed, and you are concerned that you will have a missing tooth or a gap in your mouth; we provide you with a pleasing solution. We offer same-day missing tooth replacement services in Singapore. We are able to remove your existing tooth and place an dental implant immediately on the same day.

This means you do not have to wait as long for a new tooth and you will never have to worry about gaps in your mouth or a diminished chewing capacity. At Ashford, we endeavor always to provide you with fast results, but also more importantly, quality results which are pleasing and long lasting.

Advantages of Dental Implants

Dental implant done with the correct expertise are one of the most effective long term methods of replacing lost teeth.

Combined with good oral hygiene practices, a well-placed implant done by an experienced Doctor is considered to have far better longevity and durability than other teeth replacement options.

The surgical placement of the implant done in the right hands is efficient, smooth and painless.

Implants can form part of an overall smile design and/or full mouth rehabilitation plan.

Implants can be used to replace 1 lost tooth, multiple lost teeth and even replace a full arch (jaw).

A well supported replacement tooth or teeth allow you to chew much more efficiently and enjoy your favorite food like never before.

Especially true of replacing front teeth (in the smile line), nothing quite gives you the confidence of successful implant. It is fixed, stable, functional and replicates your natural tooth like nothing else can.

If you are a denture wearer and suffer from loose dentures, the placement of implants under the denture will hold it in place firmly and prevent movement. This allows you to eat and speak with confidence again.

Cost Information

If you are a Singaporean or a permanent resident or you have an immediate family member who is, then you may use Medisave to cover a significant portion of the cost of a Dental Implant. Ashford also has flexible interest free, in house installment plans available. Our patients enjoy specifically tailored financial plans to suit you and make you comfortable.Please get in touch with us for further pricing details

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