A Place Where Prosthetics Can Be Placed on the Same Day as Implant Placement

Lee Jang-uk, Chief Director

Teeth are extremely important.

This is Etoile Seoul Dental Clinic.

One of the biggest concerns for many people ahead of implant treatment is the period they have to go without teeth. Many people say that even family gatherings feel difficult to attend, and even having a meal at work feels stressful during that time.

Prosthetics placed on the same day as implant placement can be a practical solution to this concern. Today, I will calmly explain the principles of this method, its application criteria, and the treatment process.

For your dental health,

The principle and treatment method that shortens the time without teeth

Prosthetics on the same day as implant placement means performing the implant surgery in the jawbone and attaching a temporary prosthesis on the same day. In traditional implant treatment, after placement, the gums are allowed to stabilize and the implant is given several months to integrate firmly with the bone before the prosthesis is connected.

During that period, the patient has to go through daily life without teeth or with an incomplete temporary state. This method removes or shortens the "time without teeth" created in that process. The final prosthesis is placed separately within about 30 days after the gums have stabilized. Because a temporary prosthesis is connected on the same day, you can return to daily life without the inconvenience of having to go without teeth.

To make same-day prosthetics possible, precise planning must come first

For this approach to be possible, thorough planning must be done from the pre-surgical stage. At Etoile Seoul Dental Clinic, 3D CT scans and an intraoral scanner are used to three-dimensionally identify the thickness of the jawbone and the locations of nerves and blood vessels. Through computer-based simulated surgery, the placement position and angle of the implant are determined in advance, and a 3D navigation guide is produced and applied during the actual surgery.

It is similar to building a house based on precise blueprints.

Only with this process is it possible to place the implant exactly where planned and connect the temporary prosthesis on the same day.

How to restore an entire arch with a small number of implants

In cases of edentulism, meaning when most or all teeth in the upper and lower jaws are lost, full-arch implants may be considered. This method, including same-day prosthetics, restores an entire jaw using only 4 to 6 implants.

Compared with placing an individual implant for each tooth, the number of implants is lower, and the treatment period and number of visits are also reduced, making it a practical option for older patients or for those who find visits burdensome.

The treatment sequence is as follows: consultation and CT diagnosis, computer-based simulated surgery and prosthesis design, implant placement and same-day connection of the temporary prosthesis, and then placement of the final prosthesis. At Etoile Seoul Dental Clinic, Dr. Lee Jang-uk personally establishes and performs the treatment plan tailored to each visiting patient's oral condition.

Both chewing function and a natural appearance are considered together

The prosthesis that is finally placed after the temporary prosthesis is made with pink porcelain to finely reproduce the gum line, and zirconia is used to create the tooth portion. Both the color and contour are designed to blend naturally with the original gums. In addition to restoring chewing function, positive cosmetic changes can also be expected. Etoile Seoul Dental Clinic provides free care related to full-arch treatment within 3 years after treatment, and continues to check the implant condition and the health of the surrounding gums through regular checkups every 6 months.

Consistent care after treatment is key to long-term use

Even after restoring your teeth with same-day implant prosthetics, ongoing care is necessary in order to use them healthily for a long time. Brushing properly every day and using dental floss and interdental brushes together are basic.

During the period of wearing a temporary prosthesis, it is better to avoid hard or chewy foods. A regular checkup every 6 months is recommended, and through this process, consistently checking the condition of the gums and bone around the implant is essential for long-term use.

You may have many concerns ahead of implant treatment.

The period of going without teeth, anxiety about whether surgery is possible at an older age, and fear about recovery after treatment. All of those feelings are natural, and I hope that those searching for information can find at least a small clue in this article.

Same-day implant prosthetics are not a method applied equally to everyone; rather, the process begins with determining suitability and making a plan through precise diagnosis. At Etoile Seoul Dental Clinic, we create treatment plans tailored to each visiting patient's condition based on diagnoses using 3D precision equipment.

Before deciding on treatment, please make your own judgment through sufficient information and consultation. We sincerely support everyone who is seeking information for their dental health today as well.

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