Considerations When Front Tooth Crowns and Implants Are Needed at Sillim Station Dental Clinic (Cost, Duration, Number of Teeth, etc.)

Hello,

This is Dr. Park Jeong-gi from Seoul Remember Dental Clinic near Sillim Station.

The front teeth are located at the center of our face, so they are the first part people notice when we speak or smile.

So when a problem occurs with the front teeth, it often goes beyond issues with chewing function and can also reduce confidence in one’s appearance.

That is why patients also make active efforts to solve the problem.

Today, at the Sillim Station dental clinic, we will take a detailed look at how a natural and attractive smile was restored through implant and crown treatment in a situation where several front teeth had to be extracted.

*To help with understanding, I will explain using an actual case photo. What problem occurred? This case involved complex problems in the anterior region.

2024.11.16

In the lower front tooth area, from tooth 33 (left canine) to tooth 43 (right canine), there was mobility in a total of 6 mandibular anterior teeth.

Because periodontal disease caused the jawbone to be lost, and the periodontal ligament that supports the roots also deteriorated, the teeth became loose.

2024.11.16

Looking at the X-ray, black areas of bone loss are visible around the roots.

In addition, the upper and lower teeth were continuously hitting each other, causing pain due to occlusal trauma.

In this case, it may be better for long-term tooth survival to first perform occlusal adjustment, and if the discomfort continues, resolve the problem with root canal treatment followed by crown restoration.

Returning to the case, there were a total of 6 problematic teeth, but if 6 implants were placed, the financial burden on the patient could be significant.

So at the Sillim Station dental clinic, to reduce the patient’s financial burden while restoring function, we planned to place only 3 implants. Is it okay to extract 6 teeth but place only 3 implants? Many people think that implants should be placed in the same number as the teeth that were extracted.

Of course, placing one fixture for each tooth is the best option, but it is also true that this can create an unavoidable financial burden.

That is why the Sillim Station dental clinic made a plan while taking these points into account.

First, the 6 mandibular front teeth that were difficult to preserve were extracted, and because this area is a very important esthetic zone,

we carefully planned the implant placement positions and angles.

Then, using panoramic and 3D CT images, we decided to place fixtures in the 33, 41, and 43 areas.

After that, a bridge-type prosthesis was made on top of the implants to restore the function of 6 teeth with only 3 fixtures. In addition, during this process, root canal treatment was performed on the upper front teeth 11 and 21.

This procedure removes the infected nerve inside the tooth, disinfects it thoroughly, and then seals it.

At this stage, the tooth becomes weaker, so it needs to be covered with a crown to restore both esthetics and function.

I will explain by showing you how everything looked after all the treatment was completed at the Sillim Station dental clinic.

2025.05.23

You can see that the crown restoration has such excellent esthetics that it would be hard to tell it is a prosthetic restoration unless it were mentioned.

Since esthetics are the most important factor in anterior treatment,

both the implant crowns and the regular crowns were made to match the patient’s existing tooth color and shape.

By comprehensively considering harmony with the gum line and balance with adjacent teeth, we completed a natural-looking smile.

Did you understand the anterior treatment process explained today at the Sillim Station dental clinic?

2025.05.23

"Since the patient’s financial burden changes depending on how many teeth need treatment, there is a need for sufficient discussion between the doctor and the patient at this time."

If the cost feels burdensome and you are hesitant to even begin treatment, there are various ways to minimize the expense, so please consult with your attending dentist.

It has been raining a lot, so please take care of your health and have a good day.

This was Dr. Park Jeong-gi from Seoul Remember Dental Clinic near Sillim Station.

Treatment period: 2024.11.16 ~ 2025.05.23