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

People who have lost their teeth from a dental extraction may experience difficulties in chewing food, speak properly, or facial appearances may be affected. The area of the jaw bone holding a tooth in place is called a tooth socket. After extraction, the bone supporting this tooth rapidly melts away (resorption). For placement of a natural-looking (esthetic) bridge or implant after extraction, good bone support is a must. Very often, an ugly-looking tooth replacement is due to loss of this bone support. Having said however, an expensive and potentially painful procedure called bone grafting can be done to restore the lost bone to allow an esthetic restoration of teeth. A recent new technique called Socket Preservation minimizes this bone lost after extraction and preserves the bone in advance, allowing tooth replacement that satisfies esthetic and functional criteria. This technique involves placement of a scaffold to guide bone growth and prevent resorption into the extraction socket immediately after extraction. This technique [...]

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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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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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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 VIDEO Understanding 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! ASK DOCTOR BONE - SUBMIT A QUESTION Got some things to clarify? Need more information? Send in your questions today Name: Email: Question for Doctor Bone: Heard of Doctor Bone? Go to http://www.bio-scaffold.com to find out... See you there ! Tuesday, September 1, 2009 FAQs 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 [...] Heard of Doctor Bone? Go to http://www.bio-scaffold.com to find out... See you there ! Ask your own Dentist about Socket Preservation 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. Why do I need bone grafting to preserve the socket? What types of bone graft materials are available? Are there any differences in efficacy, safety or possible side effects among the alternatives and the recommended bone grafting materials? Is an replacement such as Bioscaff™ Alvelac™ an option for me? What are the potential complications after the procedure? When can I expect to return to normal activity? Please describe the procedure to me. What happens during the procedure Will the procedure be done in the clinic or in the hospital? What are the pros and cons of this dental surgery? How large will my incision be and where will it be? Will it leave a scar, and if so, where? Will it be painful? describe how will it be like (level, duration, etc?) Is there anything I can do to lessen the pain? Is there an alternative procedure that could be done? Why do you recommend this procedure to me? What medications are involved? Is there any side effects? Any alternatives to these medications? Make a list of all the medications, vitamins and supplements currently taking.  Are there any possibl [...] Heard of Doctor Bone? Go to http://www.bio-scaffold.com to find out... See you there ! 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 ! 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