What makes the stars smile

MANILA, Philippines - For funnyman Allan K, a dazzling smile is one of the essentials as an entertainer. The comedian believes that a camera-ready smile not only improves appearance, it invokes positive social responses as well. He says that undergoing a dental implant procedure at Gan Advanced Osseointegration Center (GAOC) has improved his smile immensely.

GAOC’s Dr. Steve Mark Gan, who’s been dubbed “dentist to the stars,” explains that dental implants are artificial tooth roots usually made of highly-biocompatible titanium screws. An ideal tooth replacement option, the procedure involves anchoring the titanium screws into the jaw bone. This allows the jaw’s living bone cells to grow and wrap around the screws.

“Osseointegration (the fusing of the bone and the implants) make dental implants look, feel and function just like natural teeth,” says Gan. “By letting the bone cells (osseoblasta) fuse with the titanium screw, the patient will have the most secure and natural-looking fit possible. Patients will never have to worry about their dentures falling out while they’re laughing, eating or talking,” he adds.

At GAOC, careful and detailed planning is done to ensure the proper fit for implants X-rays and CT scans are performed on the teeth and jaw as well as a computer-aided 3D imaging program is used. These allow dentists to see the exact position and depth of the implants, ensuring that the treatment plans and schedules are tailored to the patients’ needs.

“In the long run, dental implants are a great investment,” according to Gan. “Implants are durable and can last decades. Additionally, patients will be able to preserve healthy adjacent teeth and gum tissue as well as their natural bite without pain and discomfort.”

GAOC’s host of aesthetic dental procedures have become very popular. Teeth whitening, a bleaching process that lightens discolorations of tooth enamel discolored or stained teeth is one of their best-sellers. It uses plasma arc blue light, considered as one of the safest and most effective way to brighten teeth, that activates a special in-house whitening solution.

With its high level of experience and state-of-the-art technology, GAOC has attracted many personalities. Among them are Albert Martinez, Billy Crawford, Boy Abunda, Joyce Jimenez and Kim Chiu.

For details, call 843-GAOC (4262) or log on to www.gaocdental.com.