"BIO-SCAFFOLD International (BSI), a homegrown biotechnology firm, obtained another important certification earlier this month for its newest product: Alvelac, a bio-scaffold which allows a tooth socket to retain its structure after a dental extraction, supporting the bone as it heals naturally. The company was awarded the CE Mark for meeting European Union consumer health requirements, after it earlier won certification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US." Learn more from this article published on Business Times, Tues, Dec 22, Pg 10.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Deferral of a whole blood donor over CJD concerns because of a bovine jaw/dental implant
Read more at the following link: http://www.cbbsweb.org/enf/2001/donor_bovineimp.html
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Interview with Dr. Chong kai Chuan, Clinical Director of Q&M Dental Surgery
Listen to the interview with Dr. Chong, Clinical Director of Q&M Dental Surgery, for indepth information on dentistry. Q01 - Many people find implants relatively expensive. What is your opinion? Q02 - What are the pros and cons of tooth extraction and implants? Q03 - When is it necessary to extract a tooth?
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Bone Grafting at Time of Extraction: Can This Get Costly?
Interesting topic for your reading - Bone Grafting at Time of Extraction: Can This Get Costly?
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Interesting discussion on Extraction Site
Read this interesting discussion "Grafting an Extraction Site even when the Buccal Cortical Plate is Intact?".
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Oral Health
Missing teeth can lead to a host of health problems. Learn more from this article published on TODAY, Tues, 17 Nov 2009, Pg 44.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Sharing Of Thought Over A Comment
Good personal opinion on socket preservation. Since there is a direct remark on use of Alvelac also, we would like to add our comments to enlighten on the need for socket preservation. As indicated in the comments, immediate implant is preferred in sockets having good integrity following a tooth extraction. However, the comment fails to highlight other factors that are important for deciding on immediate implants. Common factors include, patients financial condition, success rates associated with immediate implants notwithstanding the fact that it would be the best method for immediate preservation of aesthetics and similar. As mentioned in the article, there are other socket preservation techniques that use the conventional methodology of packing the socket. As an experienced person in dentistry one would agree that blood clot is critical for natural healing and the conventional methods tend to occupy the space required for the blood clot which affects the natural healing p! rocess. On the other hand the concept behind Alvelac is to provide the necessary space for the blood clot while restricting the collapse of buccal/lingual walls of the ridge. For the concept to work, it is not necessary to have the socket with absolute buccal or lingual wall integrity and even in partially defective cases this should work. The requirement is that the Alvelac should engage and not to be left hanging in the socket. So in conclusion, socket preservation is an insurance for patients to delay their decision on future choice of teeth restoration and Alvelac provides this in a natural and cost effective way.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Quote from Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry & Education
In describing the landscape for Medical Technology Innovation in Singapore , Mr S Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry & Education, "…SIMTech's collaboration with Bio-Scaffold International, a Singapore-based biotechnology company. …resulted in the development of a new technology for processing scaffolds using FDA-approved biopolymers. The accolades for the product reflect Singapore's world-class R&D standards which is growing in competitiveness vis a vis industry players in USA, Japan and India - AT THE LAUNCH OF THE MEDTECH MANUFACTURING CONSORTIUM, OCTOBER 2009. Read More here http://www.news.gov.sg/public/sgpc/en/media_releases/agencies/mti/speech/S-20091013-2
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Interview with Dr. Cliff K.S. Ong of Atria-Pan Dental Group
 | "Dr Ong .. advocates Socket Preservation because his mantra, is that Prevention is Better than Cure".. bone preservation and esthetic dental implants play a more important role now….. with more people opting for prevention care, the importance of sufficient bones support becomes a spotlight issue." – Dr Cliff K.S. Ong, B.D.S. (Singapore), M.D.S (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery), F.D.S.R.C.S (England), F.F.D.R.C.S (Ireland) Atria-Pan Dental Group |
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Iliac
Iliac: uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis.
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Cranioplasty
Cranioplasty: it is a surgical repair of a defect or deformity of a skull.
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Dental Info Pack
Here Fellow Dentists may download the information pack for their use in clinics. 1. BSI Corporate Profile 1. Dentists Explanatory Poster 2. Dentists Explanatory Sheet 3. Patient Care Tips 4. Product Brochure 5. Product Data Sheet
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Abutments
Abutments: A tooth, root, or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.
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Doctor's Bone Profile
I'm a dentist specializing in jaw bone and socket preservation related issues.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Bio-Scaffold wins at FDI Annual World Dental Congress Singapore
LOCAL BIO-DEGRADABLE BONE REGENERATOR WINS AT FDI ANNUAL WORLD DENTAL CONGRESS SINGAPORE 2009 4 September 2009, Singapore - Singapore's homegrown biotech company Bio-Scaffold International ("BSI"), with its groundbreaking bio-degradable bone regenerator, beat 200 submissions from more than 40 countries to win the Poster Presentation award at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress ("FDI") held at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre from the 2-5 September. At this international event attended by more than 10,000 delegates from all over the world, the award seeks to recognize excellence in the R&D efforts of practitioners and researchers to advance new technologies, products and innovations in the global dental industry. [caption id="attachment_567" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Professor Victor Fan receiving the award"]
[/caption] BSI's invention represents Singaporean's only entry this year to have made it to the top 12 submissions amongst others from Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Poland, Iran, USA, Kazakhstan, Austria and many more. The final victory was won by 6 top presentations - each winner bagging Euro 1,500 for future R&D work as well as free registration to next year's FDI event in Brazil. The winners were selected by an international panel of judges that included Dr Nermin Yamalik from the FDI Educational Committee and Mr Ns Biljani from Unilever that sponsored the international competition. Professor Victor Fan, consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at the National University Hospital, who conducted the c [...]
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[/caption] BSI's invention represents Singaporean's only entry this year to have made it to the top 12 submissions amongst others from Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Poland, Iran, USA, Kazakhstan, Austria and many more. The final victory was won by 6 top presentations - each winner bagging Euro 1,500 for future R&D work as well as free registration to next year's FDI event in Brazil. The winners were selected by an international panel of judges that included Dr Nermin Yamalik from the FDI Educational Committee and Mr Ns Biljani from Unilever that sponsored the international competition. Professor Victor Fan, consultant Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at the National University Hospital, who conducted the c [...] Heard of Doctor Bone? Go to http://www.bio-scaffold.com to find out... See you there !
The Importance of Socket Preservation
BIO-SCAFFOLD INTERNATIONAL (BSI)Bio-Scaffold International (BSI), a Singapore based and innovative biotechnology Company, specializes in the development of bio-scaffolds for the replacement of human tissues including bones, joints and ligaments. With the corporate headquarter strategically located in Singapore and through mutually rewarding collaboration with her esteem partners, BSI is well positioned to provide such innovations. BSI's strengths are in its R&D expertise as well as a well trained workforce who contribute as significantly in their primary functions. Every BSI staff are result-oriented professionals and are guided by high personal integrity. Marrying the six prominent components of BSI core values, BSI aims to serve mankind globally based on dedication, professionalism and technical competency. | ALVELAC AND SOCKET PRESERVATION VIDEOUnderstanding uniqueness of Alvelac by watching the video: Find out more about Socket Preservat [...]Heard of Doctor Bone? Go to http://www.bio-scaffold.com to find out... See you there ! Submit a Question to Doctor Bone!
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Question: My tooth hurts and I'm looking to extract it, how much will it cost? Answer: It costs around S$80-S$100 (non-subsidized) for a tooth extraction procedure to be done at public hospitals currently. Question: What can I do to fill up the gap after extracting my tooth? Answer: Prosthetics Dentistry can help you with restoration procedures like Fixed Bridges, Dentures or Dental Implants Question: What do the success and aesthetics of the restoration procedure depends on? Answer: Every structure requires a solid foundation to build on and that is the case with Bridges, Dentures and Implants. However the bone surrounding the extracted tooth starts to degrade and erode the moment the tooth is removed. The way to prevent this is through the socket preservation procedure that places materials in the socket to prevent bone loss. Question: What materials are available for socket preservation? Answer: Conventional materials include your own bone from other parts of your body, other human being's bone, animal bone or synthetic bone. Using your own bone means having surgery to extract bone from another part of your body which may cause further complications. Using another person or animal bone may result in rejection of the bone by your body's immune system. Current synthetic bones are made of bio-inert glass like materials and will stay in the body for several years. In addition they tend to break easily due to their glass like properties. Question: What is Bioscaff Alverlac and how is it different from the other socket preservation materials? Answer: Bioscaff™ Alvelac™ is a synthetic that has the advantage of being able to be formed in to [...]
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If your dentist has recommended that you undergo tooth extraction that subsequently involves the use of bone graft to preserve your socket, you may have questions about the procedure, why you need it and what to expect throughout the process. These thoughts are perfectly reasonable and your dentist should explain his views to you before you decide if you should go ahead with your procedure. To get you started, here are some sample questions for you to think about and you may like to print them out to ask your dentist when you go for the appointment.
What is Socket Preservation?
Socket Preservation is the procedure in which bone loss is prevented following teeth extraction. Saving the bone allows for tooth restoration work to be done successfully. Without sufficient bone quantity and quality, prosthetic dentistry that include Dental Implants, Fixed Bridges and Dentures do not have a solid foundation to anchor on. Even if the procedure can be done, it may not look pleasing to the eyes and will be apparent that the tooth is prosthetic due to its misfit with the gum. Prosthetic dentistry options are, Dental Implants [caption id="attachment_406" align="alignright" width="297" caption="Implant Exposed Implant Supported"]
 [/caption] These are artificial tooth and root replacements that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. The more bone support there is, the stronger the implant replacements will be. Without Socket Preservation, the bone can degenerate to a point where implants can no longer be placed without having more complex and costly bone grafting procedures to artificially create the necessary support. Preventing bone loss is obviously much easier than recreating the bone later. [caption id="attachment_407" align="alignleft" width="297" caption="With Gap Perfect Fit"] [/c [...] Heard of Doctor Bone? Go to http://www.bio-scaffold.com to find out... See you there ! Friday, August 28, 2009Our Photo Gallery
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Bioscaff™ Alvelac™ is a porous PLGA (poly lactic co glycolic acid) scaffold produced using a proprietary and patented technology. PLGA, a non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, is FDA approved. The scaffold is designed with macro channels and micro-pores. The osteoblast will reproduce on the scaffold. Differentiation will take place subsequently, forming the required bone as the scaffold degrades. It breaks down into lactic acid and glycolic acid, which are metabolised in the body and excreted as carbon dioxide and water. This process typically occurs over a time frame of two to six months. 