Implants: Treatment Timing and Aftercare Are Important!

Due to advances in technology, implants have now become a common option. In the past, when people lost a tooth, it was common to use a bridge or dentures.

However, dentures had weak retention, causing discomfort when speaking or eating, and if they were not properly maintained, they had drawbacks such as causing bad breath.

For these reasons, implants drew attention, and as technology advanced, they became more stable and less expensive. Now, many people are choosing implants.

An implant treatment involves inserting a post made of titanium or similar material into the area where a tooth is missing, then attaching an artificial prosthesis on top to give it the same shape as a natural tooth.

Compared with dentures, it requires a higher cost and a longer treatment period, but if proper care is consistently maintained, it can be used for a semi-permanent period. Recently, implant procedure techniques have improved, and it is known that the percentage of patients who use them continuously for 10 years reaches 90% to 95%.

I mentioned that good oral care is necessary to keep implants strong and long-lasting. If they are left unattended without careful management, implants that required a large investment can become a source of problems.

Natural teeth respond sensitively even to minor stimuli, but implants have no nerves and are less sensitive than natural teeth, so you must always pay attention and take care of them.

Regarding this, experts advise, "Due to the food culture in Korea, artificial teeth can also be easily damaged," and "In the early stage after implant surgery, care should be taken not to apply excessive force."

They also emphasized, "Because the lifespan of an implant is determined by how well it is managed, dental hygiene and regular dental checkups are essential, and through these, semi-permanent use is possible."

Teeth have a major impact on our bodies and daily lives, so tooth loss can burden the digestive system and lead to nutritional imbalance through a limited diet. Therefore, implants are considered one of the best solutions in modern dentistry for tooth loss. Restore your dental health through implants, which have already become a popular option.