Thursday, June 16, 2011
About a third of denture wearers have loose dentures: study
About a third of denture wearers have loose dentures: study
By Vimita Mohandas | Posted: 13 June 2011 2022 hrs
SINGAPORE : About a third of denture wearers in Singapore are trying to cope with loose-fitting dentures, according to a recent study by Polident of more than 1,000 denture wearers in Singapore between the ages of 15 and 60 years.
Denture wearers may be dealing with more than just teething problems.
They may be at a higher risk of suffering from oral health complications because of poor nutrition as they opt for softer and wetter food which requires less effort to chew and swallow.
They tend to avoid certain foods - such as peanuts and seeds - because they are hard to chew with loose-fitting dentures.
Besides poorer nutrition, these people may face higher health risks as their diet may not be balanced or complete.
The solution could be an easy-to-use denture adhesive cream. It improves the stability of dentures and allows wearers to eat a variety of food.
Dr Wong Keng Mun, past president of Prosthodontic Society (Singapore), said: "For denture wearers, one thing is, really, how do we prevent food from going underneath and how do we increase the stability.
"And now one easy way is to have the adhesive because the adhesive seals the border of the denture so seeds won't get underneath. And because this denture adhesive acts like a glue ... between the hard and soft tissue, so that it sticks quite well, the patient can eat quite well as well."
Denture wearers who used the adhesive cream saw a 30 per cent improvement in their chewing efficiency.
At S$8 a tube, it is much cheaper than dental implants, which can cost as much as S$6,000 a tooth.
Dental implants may also not be suitable for patients suffering from high blood pressure and uncontrolled diabetes.
Dr Wong also advised denture wearers to visit the dentist at least once a year to assess the condition of their dentures.
- CNA/al
- wong chee tat :)
By Vimita Mohandas | Posted: 13 June 2011 2022 hrs
SINGAPORE : About a third of denture wearers in Singapore are trying to cope with loose-fitting dentures, according to a recent study by Polident of more than 1,000 denture wearers in Singapore between the ages of 15 and 60 years.
Denture wearers may be dealing with more than just teething problems.
They may be at a higher risk of suffering from oral health complications because of poor nutrition as they opt for softer and wetter food which requires less effort to chew and swallow.
They tend to avoid certain foods - such as peanuts and seeds - because they are hard to chew with loose-fitting dentures.
Besides poorer nutrition, these people may face higher health risks as their diet may not be balanced or complete.
The solution could be an easy-to-use denture adhesive cream. It improves the stability of dentures and allows wearers to eat a variety of food.
Dr Wong Keng Mun, past president of Prosthodontic Society (Singapore), said: "For denture wearers, one thing is, really, how do we prevent food from going underneath and how do we increase the stability.
"And now one easy way is to have the adhesive because the adhesive seals the border of the denture so seeds won't get underneath. And because this denture adhesive acts like a glue ... between the hard and soft tissue, so that it sticks quite well, the patient can eat quite well as well."
Denture wearers who used the adhesive cream saw a 30 per cent improvement in their chewing efficiency.
At S$8 a tube, it is much cheaper than dental implants, which can cost as much as S$6,000 a tooth.
Dental implants may also not be suitable for patients suffering from high blood pressure and uncontrolled diabetes.
Dr Wong also advised denture wearers to visit the dentist at least once a year to assess the condition of their dentures.
- CNA/al
- wong chee tat :)
BroadcastAsia 2011 to see more overseas exhibitors
BroadcastAsia 2011 to see more overseas exhibitors
By Sara Grosse | Posted: 14 June 2011 1629 hrs
SINGAPORE: 86 per cent of exhibitors at BroadcastAsia 2011 are from outside Singapore, with a strong presence from Europe. The event that showcases technology and products will see group pavilions from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
It will feature over 650 exhibitors and cover 13,200 square metres of exhibition space, showing products that range from 3D and Hybrid TV to Digital Signage and Professional Audio Technology.
BroadcastAsia organisers said the exhibition boasts a growth of seven per cent this year compared to 2010.
There will be exhibitors from 43 countries and representatives from 12 group pavilions.
Highlights at the show include a Cinematography/Film/Production zone. where production companies will demonstrate the latest innovations.
BroadcastAsia's Senior Project Manager, Calvin Koh, said: "I think with Asian films evolving and moving at a very astounding speed and also most of the films right now in Asia, you can see they are highly recognised, more viewership.
"So we felt there is a need for us to continue to put equal or important emphasis on cinematography, film and production"
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV), a combination of broadcast technology with the Internet and originally from Europe, will also be showcased for the first time at BroadcastAsia.
Sony will also unveil a few new products at the event. These include the new BVM series OLED monitors, as well as the first fully integrated 3D compact camcorder HXR-NX3D1P.
Chris Grey, Head of Content Creation Solutions at Sony Electronics Asia Pacific, said: "I think 3D is still on a wave and will continue. In fact, we got two new cameras at BroadcastAsia - one is compact size, another is a shoulder camcorder for 3D use. So yeah, we see demand and sales growing in that area."
A five to seven per cent growth in visitorship is expected this year, compared to last year. This thanks to an upbeat Asian economy, said organisers.
And when combined with CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia's total sourcing budget shared by registered visitors is more than US$3.9 billion. That is a 12 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
BroadcastAsia 2011 will take place from June 21-24 at Suntec Singapore.
-CNA/ac
- wong chee tat :)
By Sara Grosse | Posted: 14 June 2011 1629 hrs
SINGAPORE: 86 per cent of exhibitors at BroadcastAsia 2011 are from outside Singapore, with a strong presence from Europe. The event that showcases technology and products will see group pavilions from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
It will feature over 650 exhibitors and cover 13,200 square metres of exhibition space, showing products that range from 3D and Hybrid TV to Digital Signage and Professional Audio Technology.
BroadcastAsia organisers said the exhibition boasts a growth of seven per cent this year compared to 2010.
There will be exhibitors from 43 countries and representatives from 12 group pavilions.
Highlights at the show include a Cinematography/Film/Production zone. where production companies will demonstrate the latest innovations.
BroadcastAsia's Senior Project Manager, Calvin Koh, said: "I think with Asian films evolving and moving at a very astounding speed and also most of the films right now in Asia, you can see they are highly recognised, more viewership.
"So we felt there is a need for us to continue to put equal or important emphasis on cinematography, film and production"
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV), a combination of broadcast technology with the Internet and originally from Europe, will also be showcased for the first time at BroadcastAsia.
Sony will also unveil a few new products at the event. These include the new BVM series OLED monitors, as well as the first fully integrated 3D compact camcorder HXR-NX3D1P.
Chris Grey, Head of Content Creation Solutions at Sony Electronics Asia Pacific, said: "I think 3D is still on a wave and will continue. In fact, we got two new cameras at BroadcastAsia - one is compact size, another is a shoulder camcorder for 3D use. So yeah, we see demand and sales growing in that area."
A five to seven per cent growth in visitorship is expected this year, compared to last year. This thanks to an upbeat Asian economy, said organisers.
And when combined with CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia's total sourcing budget shared by registered visitors is more than US$3.9 billion. That is a 12 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
BroadcastAsia 2011 will take place from June 21-24 at Suntec Singapore.
-CNA/ac
- wong chee tat :)
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