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Crown and Bridges

Crowns are used in dentistry to build up a tooth that has been destroyed by decay or trauma.  It is usually made of porcelain or gold.

In a crown, the dentist will need to trim all around the tooth and a mould would need to be taken so that a porcelain or gold crown could be fabricated.  The crown is then cementd onto the tooth by adhesive.

Bridges are used in dentistry to replace missing tooth.  The teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are trimmed so that crowns could be cemented onto them.  A false teeth is fabricated at the same time and is attached to the crowns of the adjacent teeth.

Crowns and bridges are used to allow patient to chew more effectively and efficiently.  Bridges could also restore patient’s missing teeth so as to achieve better aesthetic especially in the front teeth.

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“Does crowns and bridges feel like my natural teeth”

Crowns are meant to replace the missing tooth structure and they will feel like your natural teeth.  However it is advisable not to bite any hard food using the tooth with a crown as the porcelain may fracture.

As for bridge, the false tooth is supported by the neighbouring teeth.  Thus it will not feel as strong as the natural teeth.  The bridge is also connected so special cleaning aid has to be used to clean underneath the bridge as food stuck onto the bridge could cause decay in the neighbouring teeth.  To reduce such complication, implant may be a more suitable option as it is supported by the bone and  cleaning the implant is no different than natural tooth.

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Dr Aidan Yeo

Dr Aidan Yeo graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1997. He served for two years as a dental officer at the National Dental Centre before embarking on a three year residency program in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He graduated with a Masters of Dental Surgery (Oral Maxillofacial Surgery) and was also admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.  He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine Singapore and is inducted as a specialist in Oral Surgery.

Having undergone extensive basic and advanced specialty training, Dr Yeo is well versed in many aspects of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. He has special interest in the areas of dental implantology and orthognathic surgery, both of which help patients tremendously in improving function, appearance and quality of life. In addition he has also received training in maxillofacial trauma, oral pathology and oral medicine. Dr Yeo has particular interest in the care and management of patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck oncology.

Dr Yeo has served as a lecturer for the RMIT Certificate in Dental Assisting program and was also involved in the training of postgraduate residents. He is currently in private practice and also holds an adjunct senior lecturer position in the National University of Singapore. Besides clinical work, he is a firm believer in continuing education and is a keen teacher who enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise with peers and juniors. In his spare time, he enjoys a good round of golf.

Dr Yong Su Lin

Dr Yong Su Lin obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from National University of Singapore in 1999.

Following her graduation, she has served in the National Dental Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics for 5 years.  During her stint with the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, she was in-charge of Hougang Dental Clinic for one and a half years and was involved in the administration and the daily running of the clinic.

Dr Yong’s main interest is in the areas of aesthetic dentistry. Besides performing general dentistry such as minor oral surgery and root canal treatment, she is actively involved in the management of patients’ overall dento-facial aesthetics with the use of crowns, bridges, veneers and all types of dental implant prostheses. She is passionate about patient’s overall dental care and is attuned to the latest in dental technology and technique through continuous dental education to provide the best and most comfortable treatment to the patient.

Dr Sharon Loh

Dr Loh graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1995 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree.  During her undergraduate days in dental school, Dr Loh obtained numerous awards and scholarship.

Awards

1993-1994

1) Edmund Tay Mai Hiong Gold Medal

– For best student in the 3rd Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

2) Mummery Medal (Silver)

– For best student in Oral Pathology in the 3rd Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

3) Singapore Dental Association Book Prize

– For highest marks and an ‘A’ grade in Medicine in the 3rd Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

1994-1995

1) BDS 71 Scholarship

2) Dean’s List

– For good performance in the Final Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

3) University Bronze Medal

– For best student in the Final Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

4) F A C Ohlers Gold Medal

– For best clinical student in the Final Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

5) Malaysian Dental Association Book Prize

– For highest marks and an ‘A’ grade in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in the Final Bachelor of Dental Surgery Professional Examination

Upon graduation, she was posted to School Dental Service.  In School Dental Service, Dr Loh was involved in providing dental services in the primary and secondary schools.  She is also involved in the teaching of dental surgery assistants, dental hygienists and dental therapists.  In 1996, she was posted to Government Dental Clinic SGH. At Government Dental Clinic, Dr Loh was involved in the management of patients who requires specialist treatment .

In 1997, Dr Loh embarked on a 3-year Orthodontic program at Guys’, Kings’ and St Thomas’ School of Dental Medicine, the largest dental school in Europe.  In 2000, she graduated with a Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of London.  In the same year she was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh.

Dr Loh was admitted as an Orthodontic Specialist with the General Dental Council, United Kingdom in 2000.  In 2002, she was admitted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine and was enrolled as an Orthodontic Specialist with the academy.

Dr Loh has been in practice restricted to Orthodontics since 1997. As an Associate Consultant at the National Dental Centre, she is involved in clinical tutoring of the post-graduate orthodontic programme.  She is also actively involved in the dento-facial deformity programme where patient with skeletal discrepancies or facial deformities such as cleft lip and palate were treated.  In practice, she has been utilizing a variety of appliances [fixed/removable/lingual (invisible)] to treat the various kinds of dental and skeletal problems.  Dr Loh is also a certified Invisalign provider with vast amount of experience in treating different cases with Invisalign.

Dr Loh is fluent in both Mandarin and English and is the most sought after lecturer.  She has been actively giving lectures in the Asia region such as Taiwan and China.  She is one of the first orthodontist in Singapore to use the self-ligating braces by 3M Unitek (Smartclip) and she has been sharing her experiences with orthodontists and dentists in the Asia region.

Dr Heng Jee Kuan

Dr Heng graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1996 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree. Upon graduation, he was posted to Government Dental Clinic at SGH for a year. In 1997, he embarked on a 3-year Orthodontic program at Guys’, Kings’ and St Thomas’ School of Dental Medicine, the largest dental school in Europe. In 2000, he graduated with a Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of London. In the same year he was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh.

Dr Heng was admitted as an Orthodontic Specialist with the General Dental Council, United Kingdom in 2000. In 2007, he was admitted as a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine and was enrolled as an Orthodontic Specialist with the academy.

Dr Heng has been in practice restricted to Orthodontics since 1997. In practice, he has been utilizing a variety of appliances [fixed/removable/lingual (invisible)] to treat the various kinds of dental and skeletal problems and he is also a certified Invisalign® provider.  He has many years of experience in treating different cases with Invisalign.

Besides his practice, Dr Heng is active in the lecturing circuit.  He has been invited by 3M Unitek to give lectures in Taiwan and China in the use of self ligating brackets (Smartclip).  Dr Heng is one of the first few orthodontists in Singapore to use this technology and he has been sharing his expertise with the dentists and orthodontists in the region.

Dr Heng has been the co-author of several research papers and is in the forefront of assessing new technologies in improving the process and outcome of braces treatment.