All About Dental Implants (part three)

On 12 September, 2010, in Dental Implant, by Dr Gordon Tam

Is there an age limitation for dental implants? Dental implant is suitable for patient whose bone growth has been completed usually at the age of 18. An X-ray examination can help to check if bone growth has been completed. There is no upper age limit for dental implant placement. The dental implant surgery is very [...]

All About Dental Implants (part two)

On 10 September, 2010, in Dental Implant, by Dr Gordon Tam

What are the advantages of replacing a missing tooth with dental implant? Improve appearance Dental implant resembles the structure of a natural tooth – the root, the core and the crown. Dental implant is supported by jawbone – providing good foundation for force loading during eating and chewing. Conservation of good tooth structure There is [...]

All About Dental Implants (part one)

On 5 September, 2010, in Dental Implant, by Dr Gordon Tam

What is Dental Implant? Dental Implant is a mean of replacing a missing tooth including the root of a tooth. It can also work as a supporting element to replace multiple missing teeth in mouth. Dental Implant generally consist of 3 components: Implant fixture – it is usually made of titanium and surgically placed inside [...]