A Case of a 69-Year-Old Who Underwent Immediate Implant Placement After Extraction Due to Tooth Decay in Godeok-dong

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This is Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic.

We are introducing a case in which treatment time was shortened with immediate implants for teeth that were difficult to save due to cavities, as well as already lost teeth.

If you have never experienced how inconvenient it is to be without molars, you may not know.

Molars handle most of the chewing function, and if both sides are missing, eating itself becomes a hardship.

However, as in this case, if implants are placed at the same time as extraction, treatment time can be shortened and you can return to daily life more quickly. Condition of the teeth at the time of the visit

On September 25, 2025, the patient visited us saying,

"I don't have the upper molars on both sides, so I came to get a consultation."

The initial examination results were as follows:

Missing molars on both upper sides Chewing was difficult because the molars on both sides were damaged and gone due to cavities No notable systemic medical history Overall good health The remaining teeth were in a condition requiring extraction

"I can't chew food properly, so digestion isn't good and my quality of life is declining..."

The patient wanted prompt treatment, and after thorough consultation, we proposed extracting the teeth and placing implants immediately.

What is immediate implant placement after extraction? It is a method in which an implant is placed right in the same spot on the same day the tooth is extracted.

Advantages of immediate implants

1. Shorter treatment period: there is no need to wait for the bone to fill in after extraction

2. Fewer surgeries: extraction and implant placement are done at the same time, so two surgeries are not needed

3. Preserves a natural gum shape

4. Reduces the inconvenience of undergoing multiple surgeries

Is this possible in all cases? No.

1. When inflammation is not severe
2. When there is sufficient bone volume and bone condition
3. When initial stability can be secured

These conditions must be met for the procedure to be performed safely.

Being able to proceed right away is lucky too

We provided a thorough consultation while reviewing the detailed X-rays together.

Since the patient had already undergone several implant procedures and had experience with dental treatment, he was familiar with the treatment method, but because there were also differences compared with the lower teeth, we explained everything as simply as possible with drawings.

Treatment plan For those aged 65 and older, 2 insurance-covered implants are available for life The remaining 3 will be done without insurance coverage

What are insurance-covered implants? Please see the details in the post below.

https://blog.naver.com/implant_master/223713040244

After a thorough consultation, the extraction and implant surgery were performed the very next day.

During extraction, we performed bone grafting where necessary and placed the implants.

Even in the same patient, the bone condition can differ by area.

The right molar was covered within the gum bone so that it could heal sufficiently, and the other implants had relatively good bone conditions, so we connected them with healing caps.

The patient said, "It was less uncomfortable than I expected," and went home relieved. However, as the anesthesia wore off, pain could occur, so please take the prescribed medication properly and rest well today. Healing process the day after surgery The day after surgery, the patient visited for disinfection and a status check.

Disinfection of the surgical site was performed, and we checked whether the swelling and bleeding had settled well. Pain level was checked. No abnormal findings.

The precautions were explained once again.

We plan to see you again in one month, and in the meantime, you may gently brush the cap that is exposed above. If it falls out, please bring it back as soon as possible so it can be reinserted.

Just because you had implants... You absolutely must not stop brushing your teeth thinking, "I shouldn't touch it."

From the time I mentioned onward, you should carefully clean with a soft toothbrush.

It may still be difficult to eat, but once the teeth are in place, you will be able to eat comfortably, so I hope you can endure a little longer together.

Losing molars is not simply an issue with one tooth.

Molars are responsible for 80% of chewing function, and especially if both sides are missing, not only eating but also digestion, nutrient intake, and even overall quality of life are affected.

However, if the situation allows for immediate implant placement after extraction, as in this case, you can shorten the treatment period and also reduce costs by using insurance-covered implants.

With a customized approach tailored to bone condition, we will provide safe treatment.

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If you are uncomfortable eating because you are missing molars, please feel free to contact us anytime.

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| This post was written directly by Seoul Vardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Advertising Act. The information provided is for reference only, and we recommend that you visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals for symptom assessment and accurate management methods. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve possibilities such as inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc., depending on the individual. Please decide after sufficient consultation with medical professionals in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |