Digital Full-Arch Implants Through Various Equipment

Lee Jang-wook, Chief Director

Hello.

Etoile Seoul Dental Clinic is a place that does its best

for a healthy smile.



Today, I’d like to talk about digital full-arch implants.



When meeting many different patients in the clinic, there are many who come in complaining of discomfort after wearing dentures for a long time. They cannot chew properly because the dentures keep slipping while eating, or they are always careful when speaking for fear the dentures will come out. In addition, many people experience gum pain or mouth sores from wearing dentures for a long time.

As such discomfort builds up, they become reluctant to go out or attend gatherings, and their quality of daily life drops significantly. I’d like to share one such story.













We take responsibility for your oral health.

A woman in her 70s who wanted to escape denture discomfort



A woman in her early 70s came to us. She had used dentures for more than 15 years, and her biggest concern was that they slipped every time she ate. She was always careful even when eating with her grandchildren, and she had long since given up on hard foods.



"Director, my wish is to be able to bite into an apple. My grandchildren tell me to eat together with them, but all I felt was sorry every time."



When I heard this, I felt that this was about more than simply restoring teeth. I wanted to help her regain the small joys of daily life, meal times with family, and those precious moments.



The solution found through digital full-arch implants



For her, we recommended digital full-arch implants. Although the jawbone had been significantly resorbed due to long-term denture use, the detailed diagnosis using 3D CT imaging and an oral scanner showed that the procedure could be performed without bone grafting.



Full-arch implants are a method of restoring an entire set of teeth with only 4 to 6 implants. Rather than placing implants for each tooth individually, the implants are inserted at special angles and positions to support an entire arch.



Using a 3D navigation system, we first carried out a simulated surgery. We planned the implant placement precisely on the computer, and during the actual surgery, the guide allowed us to place the implants exactly where planned. Thanks to this, the procedure could be done without incisions, greatly reducing the burden.



The surgery took about two and a half hours, and a temporary prosthesis was attached immediately on the same day. What surprised her most after surgery was that the pain was less than expected.



A changed daily life one month later

About a month later, on the day the final prosthesis was placed, her expression was truly bright. The natural gum line recreated with pink porcelain and the zirconia teeth looked so natural, as if they had always been her own teeth.



"Director, I ate chicken with my grandchildren yesterday. It was the first time in 15 years. My grandchildren said it was amazing that Grandma ate so well."



When I heard this, I felt just as happy. It felt rewarding to have helped her regain not just her teeth, but precious time with her family.



Another case - a man in his 80s with mobility difficulties

I also remember a man in his late 80s. He was considering full-mouth implants, but making multiple visits was physically burdensome for him. He had high blood pressure and diabetes, but fortunately both were well controlled with medication.



Digital full-arch implants are suitable for people like this because the treatment period is short and the number of visits is limited. We carefully checked his overall condition through CT imaging and established a safe treatment plan.



He currently comes in for regular checkups every six months, and each time he visits, he says he looks healthier and eats well. He has recovered chewing ability at about 90% of that of natural teeth, allowing him to eat most foods without discomfort.







The reason full-arch implants can be carried out successfully is largely due to digital equipment. We have digitized the entire process from diagnosis to surgery and prosthesis fabrication using two 3D CT units, two TRIOS 3D scanners, a 3D printer, Dio Navi Guide, and more.



In particular, the 3D navigation system makes it possible to place implants accurately and safely at the planned positions based on information obtained through simulated surgery. This shortens the surgery time and speeds up recovery.







During treatment, there are many questions that patients commonly ask.



"Is it possible even if there is no jawbone?"

Yes, it is possible. By using digital technology, implants can often be placed at special angles and positions, making it possible to proceed without bone grafting. However, an accurate diagnosis must come first.



"Will the cost be a heavy burden?"

It is more economical than replacing all teeth with individual implants. Because the entire arch is restored with 4 to 6 implants, both cost and time are reduced.



"Is the pain severe after surgery?"

Pain has been greatly reduced through incision-free procedures using 3D navigation. Most patients say the pain is less than they expected.



The meaning of regaining daily life

After more than 20 years of performing implant treatment, what I have come to feel is that restoring teeth means more than simply bringing back chewing function.



It means regaining the precious moments of daily life: meals with family, gatherings with friends, and the confidence to smile without worry.



Digital full-arch implants are a good way to help restore that daily life. We use only genuine implants, and we take responsibility for aftercare by providing free full-arch-related treatment within three years.



If dentures are uncomfortable or if you have lost several teeth, digital full-arch implants may be one solution. It is important to establish the most appropriate treatment plan through an accurate diagnosis and consultation.



I hope all of you have healthy and happy mealtimes.



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