Dongdaemun-gu Implant｜A Key Summary You Must Know, from the Treatment Process to Precautions

Hello, this is Dongdaemun-gu Implant, greetings from S Leader Dental Hospital.

Even people who thought, “It should be okay to be missing just one tooth,” are often surprised by the discomfort that gradually grows in daily life.

You may start chewing only on one side, develop jaw joint pain, food may get stuck frequently and cause repeated gum inflammation, or your pronunciation may become unclear.

For these reasons, many people eventually decide on implants, but when they hear that the process is not simple,

they begin to worry.

In particular, hearing people around them say, “I had an implant fail,” or “It took longer than I expected and was inconvenient” makes them hesitate even more.

In fact, the treatment period takes at least several months, and in some cases bone grafting or gum treatment must be done first, while overall health conditions also need to be considered. For that reason, it is difficult to see it as simply “a procedure to place one tooth.”

However, this complexity can be seen as a process for carrying out treatment more precisely and in a patient-specific way, rather than treating without a plan.

Because implants are a treatment that can be used for decades once placed, it is most important to build a solid foundation from the start and approach them systematically.

At Dongdaemun-gu Implant, S Leader Dental Hospital, we will explain the entire implant treatment process, how it progresses, and what to watch out for during treatment, step by step.

Implant First Step: Precise Diagnosis and Customized Planning 3D analysis beyond simple X-rays The most important starting point for successful implants is an accurate diagnosis.

In the past, plans were made using only panoramic X-rays, but now 3D CT scans and digital analysis equipment are used to three-dimensionally assess bone thickness, density, nerve location, and surrounding blood vessels.

Based on this, it is possible to precisely plan the implant’s position, angle, depth, and length.

This process is not simply about images taken by a machine; the interpretation and experience of the medical team are key. Even when looking at the same CT scan, decisions about what materials to use and which area to treat first depend entirely on the medical team’s judgment.

Considering gum condition and systemic diseases Diagnosis is not just about looking at the bone.

If gum health is unstable, periodontal treatment (scaling, gum inflammation treatment) must be performed before implant placement, and if there are systemic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or osteoporosis, the treatment plan is adjusted after consultation with the medical team.

Also, if a long time has passed since tooth loss and the jawbone has been significantly resorbed, bone grafting procedures (GBR, sinus lift, etc.) may be performed first.

In this way, implants should be a personalized treatment that considers not only the patient’s oral structure but also overall health and medical history.

The Main Surgery and Recovery Process: Time for Delicate Healing 🔩 First surgery – placing the artificial root (fixture) Once a sufficient plan has been established, the first surgery to place the artificial root is performed. Under local anesthesia, the gum is incised and the titanium implant screw is precisely fixed into the bone.

It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes per implant, and if the hospital has sedation anesthesia or an operating room environment, treatment can be received with much less burden.

After surgery, about a week of recovery is needed. After the stitches are removed and the condition is checked, the process moves on to osseointegration.

⏳ Osseointegration period – success created by waiting Osseointegration is the biological process in which the bone and the artificial root bond firmly together. This is the key stage that determines implant success, and it usually takes 2 to 4 months.

During this period, you should avoid chewing on that area and be careful not to irritate the gums.

Also, diabetes, smoking, and frequent alcohol consumption can slow osseointegration or increase the chance of failure, so special caution is needed.

Second surgery – connecting the abutment and shaping the gums Once osseointegration is complete, the gums are reopened and a second surgery is performed to connect the abutment.

The abutment acts as a post connecting the artificial root and the prosthetic tooth (crown). After that, impressions are taken to make the prosthesis, and once the gums are allowed time to heal naturally, the treatment moves to the final stage.

Prosthetic Completion and Maintenance: The Start of an Implant You Can Use for Life Final prosthesis placement The prosthesis is custom-designed with the patient’s tooth shape, color, and bite in mind. Zirconia, porcelain, metal, and other materials may be selected, and the choice differs depending on the location and esthetic needs.

After the prosthesis is placed, bite adjustment and adaptation training are needed, and the function and beauty of being able to chew, speak, and smile like a natural tooth are restored.

Maintenance rules you must remember Maintenance after completion is the most important part of an implant. Because sensation is duller than with natural teeth, food debris or inflammation may be noticed later, and peri-implantitis can develop.

1. Brush thoroughly 2–3 times a day, and use interdental brushes and floss
2. Avoid hard or chewy foods, and do not get into the habit of chewing on only one side
3. Have regular checkups every 6 months to 1 year to check the gums, prosthesis, and bone condition
4. Quitting smoking is essential! Smoking greatly increases the risk of bone resorption and recurrence of inflammation

If you take care of these points well, implants can be used strongly for 10 years, 20 years, or even longer.

Dongdaemun Implant, S Leader Dental Hospital Implant treatment that restores quality of life Implants are not simply a treatment to replace teeth.

They are a quality-of-life improvement treatment that restores your chewing function, brings back confidence in your appearance, and lets you enjoy speaking and smiling again.

That is why precise diagnosis, careful planning, and proper maintenance are essential, and above all, it is most important to work with a medical team you can trust.

Dongdaemun-gu Implant, S Leader Dental Hospital, located in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, ✔️ Collaborative system with specialists in oral surgery, prosthodontics, and periodontics ✔️ Digital surgery planning based on 3D CT ✔️ Advanced surgeries such as sinus lift and bone grafting available ✔️ Equipped with sedation anesthesia and a sterile operating room provides customized implant treatment tailored to each patient’s oral condition.

If you start implant treatment now, it can be not just a procedure to place a tooth, but a starting point for making your future life more comfortable and healthier. Smoking cessation counseling starting together with implant treatment The factor that determines the success of implant treatment is not the surgery itself alone. The healing process and long-term maintenance are also very important.

In particular, smoking is one of the main causes of peri-implantitis, failure of osseointegration, and delayed recovery. Even if an implant is placed with great precision, the prognosis can change significantly if smoking continues.

That is why the time when you plan an implant is also an important opportunity to look back not only on oral health but also on lifestyle habits.

Taking this into account, Dongdaemun-gu Implant, S Leader Dental Hospital also operates a smoking cessation counseling program started at the dental clinic.

✔️ Explanation of the direct connection between implants and smoking ✔️ Practical guidance matched to the timing of quitting and the surgery/recovery process ✔️ Personalized smoking cessation advice according to the patient’s condition

This approach is designed to improve the success rate of treatment.

Implants are not simply a treatment to place one tooth; they are a process of designing your future oral health and quality of life together. Dongdaemun-gu Implant, S Leader Dental Hospital aims to consider both treatment and lifestyle management together, and to provide implant treatment that patients can use longer and more healthily.

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