Gangseo-gu Implants: Why Are Implants Necessary After Tooth Loss?

 Gangseo-gu Implants: Why Are Implants Necessary After Tooth Loss?

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

 

Hello, I am dentist Kim Geun-il.

As a dentist working in a dental clinic,

I meet a great number of patients every day,

and recently I have been seeing more and more people

who come in for implant consultations.

 

Some patients come in because they are experiencing discomfort themselves,

some are brought in by family members,

and some may not feel immediate discomfort,

but come in simply to receive a consultation first

with a light 마음.

 

Sometimes, I also meet patients who say they came in

after reading my blog.

While consulting with patients about treatment,

I remember that many patients said things like the following.

 

'It's only one or two teeth missing.'

'My front teeth, which are easy to see, are fine,

and I'm only missing one molar.

Would that really be such a big problem?'

 

I am speaking from a dentist's point of view,

but if I think from the patient's point of view,

the more they do not feel much immediate discomfort,

the more likely they are to think that way.

 

However, did you know that tooth loss, as time passes,

creates bigger changes in our mouth

than you may think?

 

The longer your mouth is left in a state of tooth loss,

the more it leads to various problems,

starting with reduced chewing function and eventually even changes in facial shape.

 

Today, let's look at what problems can occur

in the case of tooth loss,

and why implants are the most effective treatment method.



Various problems can occur in the mouth due to tooth loss - Gangseo-gu implants

Problems that can arise due to tooth loss

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1. Reduced chewing function and indigestion

When we eat food,

the area where a tooth is missing remains an empty space,

so chewing force is not properly transmitted

and the food is not broken into small pieces.

 

If it moves down the esophagus in that state,

it can also place a burden on digestive organs such as the stomach and intestines,

and for people with sensitive digestive systems,

indigestion can occur because the food is not finely broken down.

The absorption rate of nutrients in food also decreases,

which can eventually affect overall health as well.

 

2. Collapsing tooth alignment

When a tooth falls out,

as time passes, the teeth to the left and right of the missing space

begin to gradually tilt toward the empty space,

creating tooth movement.

But that is not the only problem.



For the opposing tooth that is in contact with it,

because there is no tooth on the opposite side,

a phenomenon called supra-eruption, where the tooth gradually rises,

can also occur.

 

If this happens,

the alignment of the teeth will eventually collapse,

which in turn leads to reduced overall chewing function.

The risk of tooth decay and gum disease caused by an imbalanced bite also increases,

making it highly likely that additional treatment beyond implants will be needed later.

 

3. Inaccurate pronunciation

This is a problem that occurs especially when the front teeth are missing.

Speech may become airy when speaking,

making words less clear and more slurred,

and as a result, patients themselves may lose confidence in conversation,

which can later affect their personality.

 

4. Changes in facial shape

When multiple teeth are lost,

the jawbone in that area gradually undergoes resorption over time.

If the bone that supported the cheeks loses support due to resorption of the jawbone,

the nasolabial folds may deepen or the jawline may collapse,

causing the overall facial shape to change into a more aged appearance.

 

5. Resorption of the jawbone

When a tooth falls out,

the jawbone in that area is gradually resorbed,

and if an implant is placed too late,

additional procedures such as bone grafting or sinus lifting

may be required.

 

When placing an implant,

the implant success rate can depend on the amount of bone grafting,

so please remember that the cost of implant treatment may also vary

depending on the amount of bone grafting and the difficulty of the surgery.

 

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Reasons why implants are needed

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1. Restoration of chewing function close to natural teeth

Current implant treatment is called a second set of teeth,

and it is a treatment method that can restore chewing ability

at a level similar to natural teeth.



Because an implant undergoes osseointegration,

in which the titanium artificial root (fixture)

directly bonds with the jawbone,

chewing power can be restored to about 80~90% of natural teeth.

This is a much higher figure compared with dentures or bridges,

and it allows comfortable eating even of meat,

which can greatly increase satisfaction with meals.

 

2. Does not damage surrounding teeth

Of course, when a tooth is missing,

there is also a prosthetic treatment called a bridge besides an implant.

However, the biggest difference between implants and bridges

is whether the surrounding teeth are damaged.

 

Because a bridge requires prosthetic work on the teeth on both sides,

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