Songpa-gu Implant: Surgical Case of a Foreign Woman in Her 50s (feat. Foreigners’ Dental Clinic)

Seoul Ob Dental Hospital 4th and 5th Floors, 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Implant Surgery Case of a Foreign Woman in Her 50s

Hello, this is Seoul Ob Dental Hospital.

Today, we would like to introduce a surgical case involving a right lower molar implant that can easily be overlooked in everyday life.

Do you think it is okay to be missing just one molar?

In reality, however, it can disrupt the balance of chewing force,

put stress on the temporomandibular joint,

and even affect the lifespan of the opposite molar.

Initial Condition and Diagnosis

Treatment period: May 20, 2025 - May 20, 2025

Initial X-ray at the first visit

She visited us saying, “The molar space where I had a tooth extracted before has been bothering me more lately, and I can’t chew food well.”

A foreign woman in her 50s came to the clinic,

and the panoramic X-ray showed that the first molar on the lower right had been left in an extracted state, with the adjacent teeth beginning to tilt slightly.

Surgical Plan and Procedure

✅ Single placement of #46 implant

✅ Good gingival bone condition → surgery possible right away without bone grafting

✅ Seoul Ob Dental’s digital guide system applied → secure surgical path considered with anatomical structures in mind

Surgical process

① CT and digital scan

– The jawbone and nerve positions are analyzed in 3D, and a surgical guide is designed before the procedure.

② Implant placement after local anesthesia

• Surgery completed in about 15 minutes with bone grafting

– Precise drilling minimizes bone damage

③ Suturing and recovery guidance

– Medication prescription and injection treatment are provided immediately after surgery to reduce pain and swelling

– Seoul Ob Dental Hospital is equipped with a painless system and a recovery room to help ensure stable recovery.

Postoperative Results and Progress

X-ray immediately after surgery

Changes after treatment

✔️ Complete recovery of chewing function

✔️ Reduced burden on the opposite molar

✔️ Prevention of surrounding teeth from tilting

✔️ Normalization of occlusal balance

Precautions After Implant Surgery

At Seoul Ob Dental Hospital, we provide all surgical patients with the following precautions.

1. On the day of surgery

• Avoid hot or irritating foods, and eat soft, cool foods.

• Avoid using straws, rinsing vigorously, or spitting.

• Keep the gauze for hemostasis in place for at least 30 minutes, and it is best to swallow saliva.

• Avoid excessive exercise and saunas.

2. Taking medication and cold compresses- Take antibiotics and pain relievers exactly after meals.

• Swelling may occur, so repeat cold compresses at 10-minute intervals for 24 hours after surgery.

3. Brushing and hygiene management

• Gently care for the surgical site for 3 days,

and be careful not to let the toothbrush touch it directly.

• To prevent inflammation, use interdental brushes or mouthwash according to the medical staff’s instructions.

4. No smoking and no drinking

• Refraining from smoking and drinking alcohol for at least one week is essential.

Impaired blood flow may interfere with recovery of the grafted area.

5. Regular visits

• To check whether the gingival bone is healing well

and whether the implant is settling in stably,

visits are needed 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do I really need an implant if I am missing just one molar?

→ Yes. In particular, molars are responsible for 70–80% of chewing force.

If left untreated, the adjacent teeth may tilt and the temporomandibular joint may also be strained,

so a single implant placement is the optimal treatment.

Q. Is the surgery painful?

→ Seoul Ob Dental Hospital has accurate anesthesia and intraoperative monitoring systems, so you can undergo the procedure without pain.

Q. How long does the surgery take?

→ Usually, one implant placement is completed within about 10–15 minutes.

Q. Is bone grafting always necessary?

→ No. If the bone condition is good, placement can be done immediately without bone grafting.

Seoul Ob Dental determines whether grafting is necessary only after CT analysis.

Features of Implant Treatment at Seoul Ob Dental Hospital

If even one molar is missing,

a precise diagnosis and restoration are absolutely necessary in that space.

Seoul Ob Dental Hospital offers

☑️ Anatomy-based surgery by a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery

☑️ Care by an implant specialist from Seoul National University

☑️ Safe and precise implant treatment through a digital guide and in-house prosthetic fabrication system.

At Seoul Ob Dental Hospital, achieve both function and aesthetics.

All photos used in this post are

case photos from treatment performed at Seoul Ob Dental Hospital,

and this post was written to provide information on dental care

with the patient’s consent.