Is It Difficult to Shorten the Implant Procedure Period? Why It Differs from Person to Person

Hello,

I’m Lee Ju-ri, Chief Doctor at Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic.

The part that patients find most difficult

is waiting after implant surgery.

I can’t eat, it’s driving me crazy... I thought implants would be done quickly, but why does it take so long?

How uncomfortable must it be to eat for people to say things like this?

I understand that it’s hard, but...

I think the beauty of waiting is a phrase that fits implants perfectly.

Today, I’ll explain exactly

how long it takes from implant placement to completion.

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Why Implant Treatment Takes a Long Time
2. Why Does It Differ from Person to Person?

Why Implant Treatment Takes a Long Time

With technological advances these days, same-day implants have also appeared,

but implants require a process of settling into the bone.

https://blog.naver.com/implant_master/223906358841

For more information related to same-day implants, please refer to the article above!

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The average time it takes for an implant to be completed is

3–6 months for upper teeth 2–3 months for lower teeth.

An implant replaces the root of a tooth,

and after it is placed into the jawbone,

it needs a process called "osseointegration," in which it firmly bonds with your bone.

250402 After confirming osseointegration, the crown placement process is carried out.

Only after waiting this period can the prosthesis (the crown part of the tooth) be placed so that it can last a long time.

Our teeth must withstand strong pressure every day when we eat food.

Whether an implant has bonded well with the bone is checked

using a separate device,

and the result is quantified with a score.

When it reaches a sufficient score,

the crown placement process is performed.

Why does implant treatment take different amounts of time?

It seemed like it used to be done quickly...

People who have had implants at least once often say this too.

Half true, half false.

Some areas really can be finished quickly.

Even areas that can be completed quickly

can vary depending on the patient’s systemic conditions

and the condition of the tooth before extraction.

231211 If inflammation is severe, it takes time for the bone to heal after extraction.

The length of implant treatment differs depending on the area where it is placed.

Earlier, I mentioned the average period at the beginning of the article,

and the lower teeth and upper teeth were different.

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The lower teeth, where the bone is dense,

have relatively fast osseointegration and are generally possible in 2–3 months.

The upper jaw has relatively softer bone,

so it takes more time to stabilize.

At minimum, 3 months.

If inflammation inside the maxillary sinus is severe, it can take 6 months to a year.

241224 When tooth inflammation is severe and pus comes out

In the end, to summarize...

Since implants are placed in bone,

if the bone is weak

or if a lot of bone has been lost due to inflammation,

the treatment period may be long.

If you rush, it may take even longer

Many patients ask to have it done "as quickly as possible," but if a prosthesis is placed before everything is ready,

there is a risk that the implant will fail because it cannot bond with the bone.

If it fails once,

the implant must be removed

and you will have to wait much longer until the surgical site recovers.

240816 Removed implant

These days, with safety as the top priority,

it is standard to proceed with enough time.

While waiting, there is also something patients can do to help.

That is taking care of the gums.

If oral hygiene is poor,

even a well-placed implant

can become infected and start to wobble.

Avoid smoking as much as possible,

and if you thoroughly clean your mouth,

it creates an environment where the implant can settle in well.

An implant definitely needs time to become one with the bone.

If bone grafting is involved, it may take a little longer.

It may be frustrating because eating is difficult,

but please be patient and wait a little longer!

You are on the fastest proper path.

Thank you.

Is It Difficult to Shorten the Implant Procedure Period? Why It Differs from Person to Person

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