Kkachisan Dental Clinic: Regain Lost Teeth with Full-Mouth Implants.

Kkachisan Dental Clinic: Regain Lost Teeth with Full-Mouth Implants

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365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic - Director Kim Geun-il

Hello.

I am dentist Kim Geun-il.

"Full-mouth implants"

If you have received implant consultation because multiple teeth are loose or have been completely lost,

this is something you may have heard at least once.

You may have heard of implants, but wondered what full-mouth implants are.

I imagine it may have felt a little unfamiliar.

Today, let's take a closer look at full-mouth implants.

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What are full-mouth implants?

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When many teeth become so loose that they need to be extracted, or are lost due to gum disease such as periodontitis

or an unexpected accident,

the treatment that requires multiple implant placements is called full-mouth implants.

Although it varies depending on the patient's oral condition,

generally 4 to 8 implants are placed per jaw,

and a fixed or removable prosthesis is connected on top of them

to help restore functions similar to natural teeth.

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How long does full-mouth implant treatment take?

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Depending on the patient's condition and schedule,

it may vary slightly,

but generally,

from the initial diagnosis and planning to completion of the prosthesis,

it takes about 3 to 6 months.

In addition, if immediate prosthetics are possible depending on the oral condition,

a temporary tooth can be placed on the day of surgery.

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What is the difference between regular dentures and full-mouth implants?

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The biggest difference is

that dentures are removable, while full-mouth implants are fixed.

Because of this, full-mouth implants remain relatively stable when eating, speaking, or smiling,

and do not come loose or wobble as easily as dentures.

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Also, implants place artificial roots, which are the fixed bodies,

directly into the jawbone,

and through the process of directly transmitting chewing force,

they stimulate the jawbone and help prevent and maintain against bone resorption.

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Dentures are used by placing them on top of the jawbone,

so over time the jawbone is resorbed and becomes thinner,

and if the dentures become very loose because of this,

a periodical adjustment or remake may be performed.

Depending on the user's lifestyle,

the lifespan of implants is generally

more than 10 years or even semi-permanent with regular maintenance,

while dentures are said to last about 5 to 7 years.

Implants also provide chewing force,

being called the second set of teeth,

and show chewing force similar to natural teeth,

whereas dentures have only about 15% to 30% of the chewing force of natural teeth,

so they are much weaker.

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Can full-mouth implants be done even at an older age?

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If the patient is older

but their overall health and jawbone condition are in good shape,

the procedure can still be performed.

Since full-mouth implants are fixed prosthetics,

if you have experienced frequent dislodgement while using dentures

and suffered significant inconvenience,

they may actually be a more suitable treatment option.

However, if you are taking medication for systemic conditions such as hypertension or osteoporosis,

we recommend that you 반드시 consult with your attending physician before treatment

to decide whether to proceed,

and please note in advance that whether full-mouth implants are possible can only be determined after a detailed examination before treatment.

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What kind of care is needed after full-mouth implant treatment?

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Even after full-mouth implant treatment is completed,

it is very important to continue oral hygiene management

through regular checkups.

Just like natural teeth, implants should also be cared for with thorough brushing,

floss, water flossers, and similar tools.

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Just as trees can grow in healthy soil,

implants can be used long-term only when the jawbone is strong and healthy!

Please keep that in mind.

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Be sure to check before full-mouth implant treatment!

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Over a long period at Hwagok Station,

365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic has communicated with patients in various cases

and has built up its own expertise in full-mouth implants.

Because full-mouth implants are a process of reconstructing oral health

by placing multiple implants,

it is very important to work with medical staff who have abundant clinical experience.

If your meals have been difficult because many teeth are loose, or because you have no teeth,

or because dentures were uncomfortable and you tried using them,

try regaining the joy of eating that you had forgotten with full-mouth implants!

We at 365 Seoul One Top Dental Clinic will also be with you on that journey.

This was dentist Kim Geun-il.

Thank you.

Kkachisan Dental Clinic - Director Kim Geun-il

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This post was written directly by the chief doctor in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Services Act,

for the purpose of providing medical information to patients.

• Unauthorized reproduction and use of this material are prohibited.

• Side effect notice: After treatment, side effects such as infection, inflammation, soft tissue complications,

bleeding, and sensory abnormalities may occur.

• Since dental treatment can cause different side effects depending on the individual's health condition,

please be sure to consult with the medical staff before deciding.

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