Implant Surgery / From the Placement Process to Precautions _ Seok Plant Dental Hospital

| 🦷 What Is an Implant? |

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

🦷 Implants, the Path Back to Daily Life

Have you ever found yourself chewing only on one side when eating, or speaking with an awkward lisp because of missing teeth?

Losing a tooth is not simply about having “one tooth missing”; it can make everyday life inconvenient overall.

Small inconveniences build up and affect meals, conversation, and even your facial expressions.

That is why many people choose implants.

They are a treatment method that can restore not only tooth function, but also the comfort of everyday life.

🧩 If You Have Lost Not Just One, but All of Them – Full Implants

What if not just several teeth, but all of the upper and lower teeth are missing?

In the past, most people in such cases chose dentures, but these days full implants are common.

Several implants are placed in each jaw, and artificial teeth are connected on top of them so they can be used much like real teeth.

Unlike conventional dentures, they are fixed in place, so they do not move around, and the feeling while chewing is much more stable.

A major advantage is being able to speak and eat naturally without a “rattling” feeling in the mouth.

🔧 Here Is How the Treatment Proceeds

Implants are not as complicated as you might think.

You just go through a few steps slowly in order to create the tooth.

• Consultation and examination

• The condition inside the mouth is checked, and the position is confirmed through the necessary images or scans.

• Implant placement

• A metal root is placed into the jawbone beneath the gums.

• Since the procedure is performed under anesthesia, there is almost no pain.

• Waiting for a while

• This is the period of waiting, usually a few months, so the placed implant can bond well with the bone.

• During this time, you can continue daily life by using a temporary tooth.

• Placing the artificial tooth

• Once all preparations are complete, the visible tooth portion is made and fixed in place.

⚠️ Be Sure to Remember These Points

Even though implants are durable, they are structures placed inside the body, so there are things to be careful about.

• Check your health condition

• Even if you have diabetes or high blood pressure, treatment is possible if they are well controlled.

• However, you need enough consultation with the medical staff.

• Avoid smoking

• Cigarettes interfere with gum healing and can make it difficult for the implant to settle properly.

• Quitting smoking before and after treatment is essential.

• It depends on bone condition

• If the bone is weak or insufficient in amount, bone grafting may be needed first.

• This is also decided through consultation.

🪥 How Should You Care for It After Treatment?

Getting an implant is not the end.

From now on, more careful care is needed.

• Brushing your teeth 2 to 3 times a day is basic!

• Using interdental brushes or a Waterpik together is even better

• Visit the dental clinic once every 6 months for a checkup

• Avoid hard or sticky foods

Do not forget that dental health starts with habits.

🌱 Things That Treatment Changes

At first, the treatment may seem scary and make you hesitate, but after getting implants, many people say that a lot has changed.

Being able to bite into meat freely like before, and laugh and talk comfortably with friends, is

not simply a “tooth” issue, but something that improves the overall quality of life.

Above all, implants are not just about appearance,

and thinking of them as “preparing to live as myself” may make them feel a little easier to approach.

📌 One Last Word

Anything is difficult at first,

but once you take a single step, it can go much more smoothly than you expect.

The same goes for implants.

Feel free to get a consultation and find the method that suits your body condition.

Whatever you choose, the most important thing is the heart that cares for yourself.

🧑‍⚕️ Medical Team Composition

Medical staff from Seoul National University College of Dentistry

On-site specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and integrated dentistry

Based on long experience along with the latest digital equipment and technology, personalized diagnosis and surgical plans are established

We pursue patient-centered care and focus on reducing anxiety through sufficient consultation and explanation

🦷 Major Treatment Areas

Implants

General implants, implants with advanced bone grafting

Immediate placement implants

Aesthetic prosthetic treatment

Zirconia, ceramic prosthetics

Customized color/shape design

Conservative care and cavity treatment

Resin/inlay/crown, etc.

✅ Seok Plant Clinic Hours

Mon–Thu: 10:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM Night clinic

Fri: 10:00 AM ~ 6:30 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

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

Closed on Sundays/public holidays

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