Various Questions and Answers About Implants

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Since Seok Plant Dental Hospital is a clinic that performs implant procedures, we receive many questions about implants. So today, we would like to introduce the six questions we are asked most often and help answer your concerns.

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Q: I would like to know about the treatment period and cost of implants.

A: In general, implant treatment requires a long treatment period of about 3 to 8 months. At Seok Plant Dental Hospital, we determine the treatment period for implants by accurately diagnosing the condition of the patient’s jawbone. If the patient has enough jawbone, the treatment period may be shortened. The cost of implants varies to a certain extent depending on the operator’s technique and skill, the material and quality of the implant prosthesis, and the level of difficulty of the patient’s surgery, so you need a consultation and examination to estimate the cost.

Q: Please tell me the difference between domestic and imported implant products.

A: The shape and materials of imported and domestic products are almost the same. Recently, due to technological advances in domestic implant products, it can be said that there is almost no quality difference between domestic and imported products. The important thing is the clinician’s ability to choose the implant that is appropriate for the patient’s situation.

Q: What kinds of implant prostheses are there?

A: There are broadly two types of implant prosthesis attachment methods: cement type and screw type. The cement type is a method of bonding the abutment, which connects the implant and the prosthesis, with dental cement, while the screw type is a method of fixing it with screws. Also, by form, they can be divided into denture-type, bridge-type, and single-tooth prostheses.

Q: Isn’t implant surgery painful?

A: Many people want to receive implant treatment, but they cannot gather the courage because of a vague fear of surgery. However, any surgery comes with some swelling and pain. And recently, with many years of clinical experience, implant surgery has been becoming much less painful. Even if pain occurs after surgery, you can recover without major problems as long as you follow the prescribed medication and precautions well.

Q: Can anyone get implants?

A: Surgery can be performed after age 17, when jaw growth is fully complete. However, people with systemic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, or heart failure should be careful, and for people with systemic diseases or weakened immunity, if an implant is placed in the jawbone, there is a risk of failure due to bacterial infection, so it is better to use dentures or bridges. However, if there are no special health issues, anyone can receive implant treatment.

Q: When can drinking and smoking resume?

A: Alcohol and smoking should be avoided after all procedures. In the case of implants, smoking is more harmful than drinking. When smoking, the temperature of the smoke entering the oral cavity reaches 60 degrees Celsius. This hot smoke raises the temperature inside the mouth and may cause delayed initial healing as well as postoperative infection and serious side effects, so you must absolutely refrain from smoking for about 7 to 10 days.

For implants, a visit to the dental clinic is essential for accurate treatment and personalized consultation. A professional dental team will consider your individual needs and possibilities and present the optimal solution. Make your appointment now to find better oral health and a beautiful smile.

Seok Plant Dental Hospital is an implant treatment hospital that opened in 2007 and has a 17-year history. From the first floor to the 14th floor, every floor is dedicated to implants.

In addition, to prevent infection and provide a private treatment environment, all treatment rooms and operating rooms are operated as one room per person.

Seok Plant Dental Hospital always strives to provide implant services to patients at a more reasonable price.

Implants do not have to be expensive.

If you have been putting off treatment for a painful tooth because implant prices have been burdensome, please get a free simple estimate and consultation now.