Sinwol-dong Dentist: 3D Digital Implants That Reduce Treatment Errors

Hello.

I am Kim Geun-il, director of 365서울원탑치과.

When patients have their first implant consultation,

their greatest concern is often

that it is a treatment they have never undergone before,

which can naturally make them feel very afraid.

They also tell us that they become increasingly worried

about the possibility of a problem occurring during implant surgery

or side effects developing after surgery.

What if the implant is placed incorrectly?

I am worried that the nerve might be touched

during surgery and cause a problem.

Because an implant must be used

for at least 10 years once it is placed,

inserting it in the exact position without even a 1 mm error

is crucial to determining the success and lifespan of the surgery.

In the past, the gums had to be incised

primarily based on the clinician’s experience and judgment,

but recently, “3D digital implants,” which use

advanced 3D equipment to minimize placement errors

and improve safety, have become widely adopted.

Today,

I will explain in an easy-to-understand way

the principles and advantages of digital implants,

which help reduce treatment errors.

How Do 3D Digital Implants Reduce Errors?

Digital implants are also called

computer-analyzed implants

or navigation implants.

With conventional implants, clinicians often examined only

two-dimensional X-ray images and directly incised the gums

to determine the placement position.

In this case, there were limitations

in identifying from multiple angles in real time

the nerve canals hidden inside the gums

or the width of the bone.

In contrast, 3D digital implants

undergo the following two advanced processes

to reduce errors.

1. 3D CT & Intraoral Scanner 3D Analysis

The patient’s teeth, the thickness and density of the jawbone,

and the locations of major nerve canals

are rendered as three-dimensional images.

Even internal gum structures that cannot be seen with the naked eye

are examined in detail to the 0.1 mm level.

Photographed at 365서울원탑치과 on 2024.06.18 / Example image for reference

2. Computer-Assisted Simulated Surgery (3D Simulation)

Before surgery,

the implant is placed in advance within a computer program.

The optimal placement angle, depth, and position are determined beforehand

so that the implant can be placed in the strongest area of the jawbone

while safely avoiding the nerve canals.

Three Changes for Patients When Treatment Errors Are Reduced

① Minimized Risk of Nerve Damage and Side Effects

Because placement proceeds only along the precisely calculated path,

the risk of side effects, such as touching major nerve canals

or damaging adjacent teeth,

is significantly reduced.

② Less Pain, Swelling, and Bleeding Through “Minimal Incision”

A “customized surgical guide” is used

to make only a small opening at the position

directed by the computer and place the implant.

Therefore, there is no need to make a wide incision in the gums

or stitch them closed,

resulting in much less pain and swelling after surgery.

③ Longer Implant Lifespan Through Improved Placement Precision

The implant is placed at the correct angle

in the firmest area of the jawbone,

which evenly distributes chewing forces.

This reduces the likelihood of the implant becoming loose

or inflammation developing around it,

helping you use it comfortably and healthily for a long time.

Consider Digital Implants If You:

• Are very concerned about side effects or failure during implant surgery

• Have a difficult case with weak jawbone or challenging placement conditions

• Have a systemic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure and are concerned about surgery involving significant bleeding

• Want to reduce pain and swelling and return to your daily routine quickly​

Good results are achieved only when an accurate diagnostic system is combined with experience.

3D digital implants

can produce the best results when the precision of advanced equipment

is combined with the clinician’s expertise

in carefully analyzing 3D data

and developing a personalized treatment plan.

If you want comfortable and safe implant treatment

without worrying about surgical errors,

please visit a dental clinic equipped with

3D CT and a digital precision analysis system

for a detailed consultation.

This was dentist Kim Geun-il.

Thank you.

📍 365서울원탑치과의원

4th Floor, Dongmyeong M Building, 179 Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Sinwol-dong Dentist / Gangseo-gu Dentist / Hwagok-dong Dentist

Hwagok Station Exit 8, a 1-minute walk