A Case of Restoring Chewing Function with Multiple Implants for a Smoker in His 50s: Molars and Front Teeth

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This is Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic.

Today, we are sharing the treatment process of a patient in their 50s with a smoking habit, who restored chewing function through multiple implants for the molars and front teeth.

Smoking is one of the factors that directly affects oral health, and after implant surgery it can create unfavorable conditions for osseointegration

(the bond between bone and the implant)

and wound healing.

However, with thorough management and the patient’s determination, smokers can also receive implant treatment safely.

The patient came to us after enduring a long time because their front teeth and molars were loose, making it difficult to eat.

At the time, the oral condition showed severe looseness in the lower front teeth and the left lower molars.

Since three front teeth were bearing the work of multiple teeth...

it was only natural that problems arose.

The patient was currently smoking,

and implant treatment required appropriate determination and cooperation.

We explained the patient’s current dental condition in detail

and began treatment step by step.

Treatment plan Multiple implants for molars and front teeth The upper teeth currently had 4 remaining teeth, but they were in a condition where preservation was impossible, so unfortunately all had to be extracted.

Loose teeth are actually easier to remove quickly,

and that would mean everyday life and eating would become difficult right away.

So a temporary denture also needed to be made.

Preparations had to be made in advance so that it could be used in time during the implant treatment period.

Extraction and bone grafting Multiple implants for molars and front teeth 25.1.6

The upper front teeth and molars that could not be preserved were extracted,

and bone grafting was completed so that implants could be placed later.

It is best to refrain from smoking.

Implant surgery Multiple implants for molars and front teeth 25.3.29

After extraction and bone grafting,

we proceeded with implant surgery after about 3 months of recovery.

After about 3 months,

we took impressions in preparation for the teeth to be placed.

After surgery,

we performed disinfection and helped the patient use the temporary denture we had made.

The waiting period is difficult...

but I hope you were able to adapt well and endure it.

After about 3 months of osseointegration,

we performed the second surgery.

Since the implants were exposed above the gums,

the temporary denture also needed to be adjusted to match the dental condition.

Since this was your first time using dentures,

it may have felt uncomfortable and difficult,

but it would still be better to have them when eating.

Implant impression taking 25.6.25 Multiple front and molar implants have been completed.

So if we take impressions and place the teeth right away,

it will feel awkward and uncomfortable.

Sufficient time is needed to adapt.

We connect the temporary teeth and, over a sufficient period of use,

check whether there is any strain on the temporomandibular joint and make adjustments.

The reason the temporary teeth stage is important is that before making the final teeth,

it is a very important step to check in advance the upper and lower bite force, pronunciation, chewing function, and the stability of the temporomandibular joint.

From this point on, temporary teeth are in the mouth,

so you do not need to use the temporary denture you had been using.

We communicate closely with the laboratory manager

and reflect the patient’s feedback.

And then, to finish the treatment,

the final implant teeth are placed.

After sufficient use with the temporary teeth

and confirmation of stability,

we take impressions and place the teeth,

but they still need to be used for a while.

Fine adjustments

and stability checks

are performed continuously

at 1-2 week intervals.

Final check Multiple implants for molars and front teeth 25.9.30

You worked hard throughout the entire treatment period.

Gum care has also been completed.

"At first it felt awkward

and uncomfortable...

It was hard,

but after going through that whole process,

it feels much more natural and better.

Thank you."

Many people mistakenly believe that

"smokers cannot get implants."

Of course, smoking is one of the factors that lowers implant success rates,

but if the following three things are properly observed:

cooperation with smoking cessation before and after surgery

allowing sufficient healing time

thorough step-by-step management

then, as in this case,

a stable result can be achieved.

It must have been difficult.

Using the temporary denture,

eating as well.

The waiting period

must have felt long.

But if you rush too quickly,

things break down.

Thank you for working together with us.

We provide a stable treatment plan

tailored to the patient’s situation.

If you are hesitant about implants because you smoke,

or if you need treatment for multiple implants,

please feel free to contact us anytime.

Thank you

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A Case of Restoring Chewing Function with Multiple Implants for a Smoker in His 50s: Molars and Front Teeth

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