The Age of 100 Years: The Importance of Implants

Hello, as we enter the era of living to 100, the most important thing is health management. One of the key factors not only for maintaining our overall health but also for improving the quality of life in old age is our teeth. If your teeth are not healthy, it becomes difficult to chew food properly, which leads to poor nutrition, hinders social activities, and increases the likelihood of various illnesses.

That is why interest in implants has been growing among people who have lost teeth in old age. An implant is a treatment method that replaces a natural tooth by placing a prosthetic restoration on a metal screw inserted into the jawbone at the site where the tooth is missing. Implants not only restore chewing function but are also similar to natural teeth in terms of appearance.

One of the major advantages of implants is that they can restore only the missing tooth area without damaging adjacent natural teeth. As technology has gradually advanced, implants have come to have functions and appearances that are very close to those of natural teeth. Even when most of the teeth have been lost, implant treatment can still be applied; this is called "full-mouth implants."

Full-mouth implants are a method of replacing all teeth with implants, restoring the function of every tooth as if they were the original teeth. Unlike dentures, there is no need to take them out and put them back in, so there is less inconvenience in daily life, and because they do not cover the roof of the mouth, the feeling of a foreign object is also reduced. They are made with white, evenly aligned teeth overall, so their aesthetics are excellent, and they cause no major problems with speech.

However, full-mouth implants are a highly difficult procedure, so it is important to receive treatment from skilled medical staff with extensive experience and know-how. You should choose a dental clinic with rich clinical experience to obtain a high-quality result. If teeth have been missing for a long time, resorption of the jawbone may progress, making it insufficient for implant placement. In such cases, bone grafting must be performed first, and then the implants can be placed.

In addition, for patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure, surgery time may become longer or bleeding may increase, so it is advisable to look for a dental clinic that can check the implant path in advance and perform a mock surgery.

Experts say, "For implants, it is important to establish a systematic surgical plan by considering the location, number, individual oral structure, condition of the jawbone, and dental alignment. In particular, the technique for adjusting the bite is important, and matching the upper and lower, left and right bites well can also extend the lifespan of the implants."

They also advise, "Because the period of use for implants depends on whether post-surgery management is provided, it is also important to check whether the dental clinic continuously monitors the bite and osseointegration status, and whether the medical staff personally handles the entire process of diagnosis, consultation, placement, and aftercare."

Let’s protect your dental health together with Seokplant Dental Hospital! If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We will do our best for your healthy teeth.