Full-Mouth Implants: Is It Possible Without Dentures? - Seokplant Dental Hospital

| 🦷 What Are Implants? |

An implant is a treatment method in which an artificial root (titanium) is placed in the area where a natural tooth has been lost, and a prosthetic restoration is then placed on top. It firmly bonds with the jawbone and can perform functions similar to a natural tooth.

🦷 Full-Mouth Implants: Is It Possible Without Dentures?

Yes, it is possible!

"Fixed-type implants" do not need to be inserted and removed like conventional dentures, but are fixed in the mouth and can be used like natural teeth.

A representative method is the "full-mouth implant" or "All-on-4".

🛠 Full-Mouth Implant Placement Process

Precise diagnosis

• 3D CT imaging and oral scanning are used to check the condition of the jawbone and the amount of alveolar bone

• The individual’s health status (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) is checked

• Tooth extraction and gum treatment

• Unnecessary remaining teeth are removed

• Gum inflammation and periodontal disease are treated first

• Implant placement

• Individual placement or the All-on-4 method is selected

• If needed, bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, and other treatments are performed together

• Temporary prosthesis placement

• Wait for a certain period (about 3–6 months) so the implant and bone can integrate

• Final prosthesis placement

• Attach a fixed prosthesis similar to natural teeth

• ​Post-treatment care

• Regular checkups, scaling, gum care, and more are essential

💎 What Is a Zirconia Implant?

A zirconia prosthesis is:

• ✔ A high-strength ceramic material without metal

• ✔ Similar in color to natural teeth → excellent aesthetics

• ✔ Low allergenic potential and a lower risk of gum inflammation

• ✔ More expensive than general metal prostheses

Zirconia is the premium material most commonly selected for full-mouth implant prostheses.

🛠 When Bone Grafting Is Needed for Implants

If there is insufficient jawbone before full-mouth implant treatment, bone grafting is necessary.

Typical situations:

• When teeth have been missing for a long time and alveolar bone resorption is severe

• When a sinus lift procedure is needed (when the upper jawbone is thin)

• When the condition of the jawbone is poor due to gum disease, etc.

🦴 Bone grafting materials: autogenous bone, artificial bone, allogeneic bone, etc.

📅 Treatment period: After bone grafting, you may need to wait 3–6 months

🏥 Tips for Choosing a Good Implant Dental Clinic

• A place with extensive experience in maxillary/mandibular implants

• Whether equipment such as CT and oral scanners is available

• Whether a specialist (oral and maxillofacial surgery, prosthodontics, etc.) performs the surgery directly

• Whether detailed explanations are provided for materials such as zirconia and titanium

• Post-treatment management system (A/S, regular checkups, etc.)

🧑‍⚕️ Medical Staff

Medical staff from Seoul National University School of Dentistry

Specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and integrated dentistry are on site

Based on extensive experience and the latest digital equipment and technology, individualized diagnosis and surgical plans are established

The clinic aims for patient-centered care and focuses on reducing anxiety through sufficient consultation and explanation

🦷 Main Treatment Areas

Implants

General implants, high-difficulty implants with bone grafting

Immediate placement implants

Aesthetic prosthetic treatment

Zirconia, ceramic prosthetics

Custom design for color and shape

Conservative care and cavity treatment

Resin/inlay/crown, etc.

✅ Seokplant Clinic Hours

Mon–Thu: 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM late-night hours

Fri: 10:00 AM ~ 6:30 PM

Sat: 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

Lunch break: 1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM

Closed on Sundays and public holidays

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