About Dr Elvin Leong

Dr Elvin Leong is a prosthodontics specialist as accredited by the Singapore Dental Council (SDC). After studying dentistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS), he chose to specialise in Prosthodontics and obtained a Master of Dental Surgery (Prosthodontics) from NUS and subsequently, a Membership in Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh in 2005. Dr Leong is currently a Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and a distinguished Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Dr Leong shares his passion for Prosthodontics by working as an Adjunct Lecturer to both undergraduates and postgraduates in NUS, and an Adjunct Associate Professor with International Medical University Malaysia. He also holds the position of Chairman of Chapter of Prosthodontists, College of Dental Surgeons. From 2008-2015 he held an executive committee member position for the Aesthetic Dentistry Society (Singapore) and Prosthodontic Society (Singapore) then as President from 2010 to 2012.


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Phone: 67373088

Education

  • MDS
  • MRD RCS (Edinburgh)
  • FAMS (Prosthodontics)

Dr Elvin Leong offers the following treatments

  • Bone Grafting
  • Bridges
  • Dental Crowns
  • Dentures
  • Dental Implants
  • Veneers

Recent Answers

Do I need a dental implant after extracting my second molar?

In general, the options to replace missing teeth are dentures, fixed bridges, implants AND DO NOTHING. Hence, the need to replace the second molar depends on a few considerations. Firstly, we have to decide if the replacement is truly needed. Research from 1981 to present has strongly suggested that the modern human diet only requires 10 occluding pairs of teeth. This means that for rather reasonable esthetics and function, we only need 10 pairs of front and back teeth contacting well with each other.

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What do I need to know before getting a dental implant?

As with any form of dental procedure or treatment, it is crucial that a clear diagnosis be obtained from a comprehensive examination (consultation) together with appropriate high-quality X-rays (imaging). Thus, the first step is to seek a consultation with a dental surgeon experienced in the field of dental implantology. After that, there are 4 phases in approaching any dental condition, detailed below:Phase 1 - Emergency PhaseThis phase involves acute infections, severe pain that requires urgent intervention. Dental implant treatment usually cannot be instituted in this phase.

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Dr Elvin Leong

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Will a dental implant feel different from my other teeth?

Dental implants are metal cylinders made of titanium surgically placed in the jawbone where teeth are missing. Implants replace the roots of missing teeth and support single crowns, large bridges and dentures. Thus, it is important to understand that dental implants DO NOT REPLACE TEETH but they REPLACE MISSING TEETH. Current state-of-the-art techniques and technology make it possible for dental implants and their implant-supported teeth to look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

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Dr Elvin Leong

Prosthodontist, Dentist

Practice

9 Scotts Road Pacific Plaza #08 - 01 Singapore 228210

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* This profile has been last updated on August 25, 2020.