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Dr Tay Koong Jiunn

Specialist in Prosthodontics

BDS, MDS (Prosthodontics), M Pros RCS (Edinburgh)

Dr Tay Koong Jiunn received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Surgery (Prosthodontics) from the National University of Singapore. He has also been conferred Membership in Prosthodontics by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Dr. Tay has more than 10 years of clinical experience in public hospitals (National University Hospital, National Dental Centre Singapore) and private practice.

He is trained to diagnose and treat patients with challenging prosthodontic problems, using fixed and removable prostheses and dental implants. His clinical interests include full mouth rehabilitation, restorative and implant dentistry, and dentures. He strives to make every dental visit a pleasant and painless experience!

Dr. Tay was previously Head of the Specialist Dental Centre of the Singapore Armed Forces, managing military primary and specialist clinic operations. Currently, Dr. Tay is a part-time tutor at the Faculty of Dentistry. He is involved in the undergraduate clinical curriculums. Dr. Tay continues to pursue his interest in scientific research. He has presented his research at both local and international conferences. His research areas include temporomandibular joint disorders, bruxism, dental trauma, and oral health-related quality of life.

Procedures offered

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Bone Grafts

Rebuilds jawbone lost after extractions or gum disease, usually to create enough bone for a dental implant. The graft integrates with your own bone over several months.

20 clinics · 13 dentists

Check up and cleaning

A routine visit covering an examination of teeth, gums and existing dental work, with scaling and polishing to remove plaque and tartar. Recommended every six months.

22 clinics · 41 dentists

Children Dentistry

Dental care for infants, children and teens — first visits, check-ups, fluoride, fissure sealants and fillings — paced to each child's comfort.

22 clinics · 28 dentists

Crowns and Bridges

A crown caps a weakened or root-treated tooth to restore its shape and strength; a bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring onto the teeth beside the gap. Both typically take two visits.

22 clinics · 35 dentists

Dentures

Removable replacements for missing teeth — full or partial — made of acrylic or metal-framed cobalt-chromium. Fitting takes several appointments, with adjustments as you adapt.

22 clinics · 27 dentists

Extractions

Removal of teeth that cannot be saved due to decay, gum disease, fracture or crowding, done under local anaesthesia. Replacement options are discussed before any extraction.

22 clinics · 39 dentists

Fillings

Repairs teeth damaged by decay, chips or wear: the damaged portion is removed and the tooth is rebuilt with tooth-coloured filling material, usually in a single visit.

22 clinics · 40 dentists

Implants

Replaces a missing tooth with a titanium post placed in the jawbone, restored with a crown once healed. From placement to final crown typically takes three to six months.

22 clinics · 17 dentists

Replacing Missing Teeth

An overview of the options for replacing missing teeth — implants, bridges and dentures — covering what each involves, how long each lasts and typical costs.

22 clinics · 28 dentists

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