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Specialist Dental Group
Henry Lee Dental Surgery
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth, #08-08, #08-10
Singapore 228510
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
Closed on Sundays/Public Holidays
Clinic Phone (65) 6734 9393
Fax (65) 6733 6032
Teeth-in-an-Hour™
What is Teeth-in-an-Hour™?
Conventional implant treatment requires implants to be placed a few weeks before the teeth are replaced. Thus, there is usually a time lapse between the time that the implant(s) are placed and the time that the patient has his or her final teeth.
With Teeth-in-an-Hour,™ by Nobelbiocare, implants and replacement teeth can be placed at the same time. The process is completed in about one hour and the patient leaves with his or her final teeth at the end of the appointment.
Benefits of the Procedure
- Speedy
Typical implant procedures take four to nine months with multiple surgeries to complete. Teeth-in-an-Hour™ allows up to 14 teeth to be implanted at one go, all within an hour. There is also minimal disruption to normal lifestyle
- Safe
Quick and safe procedure with few complications. It is a minimally invasive and painless procedure that alleviates patients' fear
- Perfect fit
The use of CAT scan and careful evaluation allows for perfectly fitted implants without the need to modify adjacent healthy teeth in securing implants. It also eliminates guesswork from dental surgery
What does the procedure involve?
- Initial dental evaluation and CAT scan
The dentist will make a diagnosis to ascertain if the patient is suitable for the procedure. A CAT (Computer Aided Tomography) scan of patient´s jaw performed to gather digital information about the patient´s jaw bone. This stage may involve one or multiple consultations depending on the patient and the procedure, to be determined by the dentist. A three-dimensional (3D) virtual model of the jaw will be recreated on the computer.
- Teeth Measurement
Upon confirmation of a patient suitability (approximately two weeks after the initial consultation), a second consultation will be arranged for taking measurements for the production of the implants and the teeth. The final implant teeth will be fabricated in the laboratory.
- Surgery
A one-hour incision-free surgery is conducted with the patient under local anaesthesia (approximately two weeks after measurements are taken). No sutures (stitches) is required and there is typically no swelling or discomfort.
How much time before the whole process is completed?
From the initial consultation to the time that the final teeth are placed, the process is estimated to take approximately three to four weeks.
The actual surgery itself together with the placement of teeth, will take about one hour, but the preparation for the procedure will require at least two visits, excluding the surgery. This is because time is required in order for the template of the implants to be shipped over from Nobelbiocare’s laboratory in Sweden where they are fabricated.
When will I be able to resume daily activities?
Patient can immediately resume regular activities with no restrictions. All our patients can resume normal daily activities on the same day. Some may choose to take it easy for a day or two - it is a matter of personal choice.
Will I be in pain?
Nowadays implant procedures are painless. Under a little local anesthesia, occasionally in combination with a mild general anesthetic (called sedation), the procedures are carried out pain free. However, it is essential to take the medicine we prescribe for you during the post-treatment period, which ensures painless recovery.
How long will the Teeth-in-an-Hour™ implants last?
This treatment protocol is relatively new. Scientific research indicates about a 97% to 100% success rate so far.
