Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_1. In Implant Treatment

Hello.

This is Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong.

The door to August has already swung wide open.

Many of you are probably in the middle of your summer vacation.

Mountains are great, and the sea is great too, but you know you should take care of your dental health just like you do for travel, right?

Especially if you’ve heard, “I was told I need an implant, and I also need a bone graft?”

For those who have heard that, we’re going to share exactly what you need to know right now!

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Implant

An implant is, quite literally,

an artificial tooth that is “placed” into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth.

What matters here is “support.”

No matter how good the materials are, if the jawbone

is weak or insufficient, it won’t hold up well or last long.

That is why, when the condition or amount of the jawbone is not sufficient,

a step called “bone grafting” becomes necessary.

So when is “bone grafting” needed in implant treatment?

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic, Dia Dental Clinic, will explain it simply and quickly.

7 representative situations where bone grafting is needed

1. When a tooth has been left untreated for a long time after extraction

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Jawbone resorption

Once a tooth is lost, the jawbone that supported it

starts to be gradually resorbed, as if it has become “useless.”

Even if it looks fine on the outside, the inside is being hollowed out.

When this happens, the bone becomes too thin to place an implant,

so it needs to be rebuilt through grafting.

2. When the jawbone has been damaged by chronic periodontitis

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Chronic periodontitis

Long-term gum disease is not just a gum problem.

It weakens the jawbone that supports the teeth,

which can cause the entire tooth structure to become loose, and even implants may not be maintained.

In this condition, the weakened bone must be removed and reinforced with new artificial bone

for proper implant treatment.

3. When dentures or bridges have been used for a long time

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Dentures

Dentures and bridges are structures used on top of the gums.

If this continues not for just a day or two, but for years,

the jawbone gets compressed, worn down, and eventually shrinks.

As a result, before placing an implant,

bone grafting to restore the jawbone must come first.

4. When tooth decay has spread to the root

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Root decay

If decay is severe and has damaged the root,

not only is it difficult to save the tooth,

but the surrounding jawbone is also likely to have been damaged.

In this case, extraction followed by bone grafting

should be performed together for proper implant treatment.

5. When an implant is placed immediately after extraction

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Same-day implant

These days, there are many cases of so-called “same-day implants,”

where extraction and implant placement are done on the same day.

The issue is that the tooth root is thick,

while the implant is relatively thin.

To fill the empty space created by that difference,

a small amount of bone grafting is performed together.

6. When the jawbone has been damaged by trauma

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Tooth trauma

If a sudden impact such as a traffic accident or sports injury

damages not only the tooth but also the jawbone,

bone grafting is needed to rebuild the jawbone before implant treatment.

7. When the jawbone is naturally thin

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Thin bone

Sometimes, even without decay or an accident,

someone may simply have a naturally thin bone structure

that makes immediate implant placement difficult.

In such cases, the foundation must be strengthened in advance with bone grafting

so the implant can be placed stably.

Bone grafting does not have to be heavy or complicated

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Bone grafting

Many people are surprised by the term “bone grafting.”

It may sound scary, take a long time, and seem expensive...

But in reality, that is not necessarily the case.

If the amount of grafting needed is small,

it can be done at the same time as the implant.

The treatment period also does not increase significantly.

Usually, recovery can be stabilized within about 4 to 12 weeks.

If a larger amount of bone grafting is needed,

the grafting must be done separately before implant placement,

and the overall treatment period may take several months, or even up to a year.

But if you think of it as an investment for long-lasting strength,

it will likely feel much easier.

How can you tell whether bone grafting is needed?

Magaok-dong Dental Clinic_Precise diagnosis

The answer is a precise diagnosis.

After accurately checking the thickness, height, and density of the jawbone through a CT scan,

the need for bone grafting is determined.

In general, if the jawbone width is 8–10 mm and the height is 12–15 mm or more,

an implant may be possible without bone grafting.

If it is below that, reinforcement may be needed.

To summarize the cases where “bone grafting” is needed in implant treatment!

1. When a tooth has been left untreated for a long time after extraction

2. When the jawbone has been damaged by chronic periodontitis

3. When dentures or bridges have been used for a long time

4. When tooth decay has spread to the root

5. When an implant is placed immediately after extraction

6. When the jawbone has been damaged by trauma

7. When the jawbone is naturally thin

Magaok-dong Seoul Dia Dental Clinic Implant consultation

Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong

does not recommend bone grafting unconditionally.

After accurately diagnosing the patient’s oral condition,

we provide careful guidance only when it is truly necessary,

and we explain each step of the treatment process, costs, duration, and material selection

in detail.

If you want good results from implant treatment,

you need to start with a strong jawbone.

If you are worried about the condition of your jawbone,

why not begin healthy dental care along with the start of August?

At the trusted Dia Dental Clinic near Magok Station,

we will be with you through sincere diagnosis and consultation.

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing accurate information about dental surgery and procedures. Infection and side effects may occur after surgery, so you should decide on surgery (procedure) after sufficient consultation with skilled medical staff. ]

[ Magok-dong Dia Dental Clinic Implant Bone Graft Series ]

1. Implant bone graft indications

2. Types of bone graft materials

3. Bone grafting process

4. Bone grafting cost

5. Precautions after bone grafting