Myeongil-dong Implant: My molar hurts and it feels like I may need to have everything removed... Treatment for Chronic Periodontitis

Hello!

This is the director of Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic.

When patients visit the dental clinic,

they usually come for two main reasons.

1. Cavities

2. Gum (periodontal) disease

According to statistics, more than about 70% of adult patients

have periodontal disease,

and especially after the age of 40,

the biggest cause of tooth loss is periodontitis.

Cavities are visible and painful, so people tend to visit relatively quickly,

but gum disease has only mild symptoms at first and progresses slowly, so there are many cases where people end up visiting the hospital only after it has become a serious condition.

The case I’m introducing today

is exactly one of those cases.

This is the story of a patient in their 60s who came in with pain caused by molars shaking because of chronic periodontitis.

This case was also one that reminded us once again of the importance of gum care.

Condition inside the mouth at the time of the visit Myeongil-dong Implant

The examination results were as follows.

1. Overall progression of chronic periodontitis
2. Severe pain in the lower right molar
3. Overall tooth mobility confirmed
4. Poor bone condition due to alveolar bone resorption caused by periodontitis
5. The upper teeth were in an overdenture state (at another dental clinic)
6. Extraction was unavoidable
7. The patient said the upper teeth were not causing much discomfort

Why periodontitis is frightening Myeong-dong Implant

Periodontitis is called a silent disease.

It starts with mild symptoms such as swollen gums and bleeding in the early stages,

but if left untreated, it eventually melts away even the bone that supports the teeth and ultimately leads to tooth loss.

In this patient’s case,

the teeth were all loose due to periodontitis,

and extraction was the only option.

The upper jaw was already using dentures,

and if the lower jaw were treated with implants,

it would be difficult for the force to be distributed evenly.

The denture area is relatively weaker, while implants are somewhat stronger.

For this patient’s condition,

a denture or implants were the best options,

but I do wonder how things might have been if care had been taken in advance.

As I see patients like this every day..

I can’t help but emphasize gum care even more.

https://blog.naver.com/implant_master/223522841861 Treatment direction Myeongil-dong Implant

Lower teeth: full extraction followed by implant placement Upper denture: maintained since there was no discomfort Lower jaw: temporary denture made to maintain eating and speaking function Step-by-step treatment to allow recovery time

Treatment process Myeong-dong Implant

Molar extraction

Because there were many out-of-town schedules,

the patient wanted to proceed a little quickly.

For making the temporary denture,

a mold was taken and on 25.5.1

full lower-jaw implant treatment was performed. Bone grafting was also done together.

25.5.12 A temporary lower denture was fitted. Since there was still swelling, there would continue to be discomfort in some areas.

Due to out-of-town schedules,

a follow-up visit was planned after 2 months.

25.6 Checked the healing status of the implant placement sites Checked adaptation to the temporary denture

25.8.13 Connected to the implant posts hidden under the gums

Two weeks later Took impressions for the final teeth

25.9.24 Bite check and final adjustments Treatment completed

Even though the interval between visits was long because of out-of-town schedules,

the patient said that thanks to the temporary denture,

they were able to spend the recovery period without major problems in daily life.

Gum care is important even if you only have implants. Myeong-dong Implant

Now there are no natural teeth left in the mouth.

Natural teeth have regenerative ability and can recover on their own, but implants do not.

That is why you need to brush even more carefully, and for areas that the toothbrush cannot reach, use dental floss or interdental brushes for thorough cleaning.

And the most important thing is, even if there is no discomfort, visit the dental clinic at least twice a year and get checked to make sure there are no issues with the teeth.

Beyond simple implant surgery, we think together about gum health and overall oral care and provide solutions.

Please visit before losing your teeth due to periodontitis.

Thank you.

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| This post was written directly by Seoul Bardi Dental Clinic for the purpose of providing medical information in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Services Act. The information provided is recommended for reference only, and for an accurate understanding of symptoms and proper management methods, please visit a medical institution and receive guidance from medical professionals. All procedures/surgeries performed at the dental clinic may involve risks depending on the individual (inflammation, bleeding, swelling, etc.). Please make a decision after sufficient consultation with the medical staff in advance. The treatment cases in this post were photographed with the consent of patients who had completed treatment at our clinic, and the before-and-after photos were taken under the same conditions. |