Magok-dong Dental Clinic_4. Full-Mouth Implant Surgery Process: A Step-by-Step Look

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This is Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong, your reliable smile partner.

Last time, we shared [Things to Check Before Full-Mouth Implant Surgery].

If you have not read it yet, please check the link below first—it will make today’s post much easier to understand.

Today, we will explain one of the topics many people are most curious about:

[The Full-Mouth Implant Surgery Process].

When you hear “surgery,” it can feel scary and complicated,

and it is natural to end up with lots of questions.

But the actual process at Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong is

much more systematic than you might think, with each step carefully prepared.

From the first consultation to the final prosthesis,

we will explain the entire process in an easy way, so relax and read along comfortably.

How does the full-mouth implant surgery process proceed?

1. Accurate diagnosis through thorough examination

Accurate diagnosis at Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong

The starting point of full-mouth implants is an accurate diagnosis.

The tools used here are 3D CT and an oral scanner.

3D CT shows the thickness of the jawbone, the location of nerves, and even the shape of the maxillary sinus in three dimensions.

The oral scanner digitally copies the inside of the mouth and displays it on a monitor.

Using these two tools makes it possible to judge more accurately where and at what angle the implants should be placed for safety.

In addition, we check the patient’s systemic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as any medications they are taking, in order to establish a safe surgical plan.

2. Customized surgical plan (navigation system + mock surgery)

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Mock surgery

Once the examination is complete and an accurate diagnosis has been made,

we then perform a virtual surgery in advance using a navigation system.

This involves simulating the process on a computer screen: “Place it at this position, at this angle, and to this depth.”

It is similar to checking a route in advance with a navigation system before going on a trip.

Just as knowing the route ahead of time helps you arrive safely without getting lost,

planning surgery in advance like this allows the procedure to be carried out much more accurately and safely.

As a result, the patient’s vague anxiety is greatly reduced.

Especially in treatments like full-mouth implants, where a large number of implants need to be placed,

this mock surgery process makes a very big difference.

During this process, the actual number of implants needed is also determined,

usually around 8 to 10 in the upper jaw and 6 to 8 in the lower jaw.

3. Implanting the artificial roots (first surgery + use of a surgical guide)

Placement of artificial roots using a surgical guide at Magok-dong Dental Clinic

In the main surgical stage,

the implant artificial roots (fixtures) are placed into the jawbone.

At this stage, a Surgical Guide is used.

A surgical guide is a “custom-made template” created based on the patient’s oral structure,

and it precisely directs where and at what angle the implant should be placed.

This process can be performed without making a large incision in the gums,

opening only the necessary area to a minimum,

which helps reduce bleeding, pain, and swelling and supports faster recovery.

It also lowers the risk of the implant being inserted at an angle, making the procedure more stable.

In general, the surgery is performed under local anesthesia,

and if the patient is very tense, sedation anesthesia may be used together.

Many people say, “Surgery is scary,” but

thanks to guides and digital equipment, it has become much more comfortable than before.

4. Temporary tooth placement

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Temporary teeth

Depending on the situation, this may vary slightly,

but if the jawbone condition is sufficiently stable,

temporary teeth can be placed on the same day or within a short period of time.

Once the temporary teeth are in place, the appearance becomes much more natural,

and speech pronunciation is restored to a certain degree, making daily life less inconvenient.

However, as the name suggests, they are “temporary,”

so it is best to avoid very hard or chewy foods for a while.

5. Healing period (the time for bone and implant to integrate)

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Osseointegration process

Placing the implant is not the end.

The process in which the bone and implant firmly integrate together (osseointegration) is necessary.

It usually takes about 2 to 6 months,

and during this time, you can continue daily life with temporary teeth,

while visiting the clinic regularly for checkups.

6. Final prosthesis placement

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Final prosthesis placement

The final step is placing the final prosthesis (crown).

The important thing here is to satisfy both esthetics and function.

It is made in natural colors and shapes so that it does not look awkward,

and the bite is precisely adjusted so that chewing force is distributed evenly.

7. Post-surgery care

Dia Dental Clinic implant regular checkups

The end of surgery is not the end of everything.

To use it for a long time, you need consistent regular checkups, proper brushing, and food management.

We will explain this in more detail in a post about how to care for full-mouth implants after surgery.

To summarize the full-mouth implant surgery process:

1. Thorough examination (3D CT, oral scanner)

2. Customized planning (navigation system, mock surgery)

3. Implanting the artificial roots (using a surgical guide)

4. Temporary tooth placement

5. Healing period

6. Final prosthesis placement

Full-mouth implants are carried out step by step like this,

and digital equipment and guides are used to improve safety and accuracy.

It is a process that is much more systematic and safe than you might expect,

so rather than feeling vaguely afraid, it will be much more reassuring if you understand it one step at a time.

Magok-dong Dental Clinic_Dia Dental Clinic

In the next post, we will explain the price of full-mouth implants, so please stay tuned.^^

Seoul Dia Dental Clinic in Magok-dong, which helps protect your healthy smile and enjoyable meals, will always be by your side.

[ This post was written in accordance with the Medical Service Act for the purpose of providing accurate information about dental surgery and procedures. Since infection and side effects may occur after surgery, you should decide on surgery (or a procedure) only after consulting sufficiently with a skilled medical professional. ]

[ Magok Station Dia Dental Clinic Full-Mouth Implant Series ]

1. Indications for full-mouth implants

2. Advantages of full-mouth implants

3. Considerations before full-mouth implant surgery

4. Full-mouth implant surgery process

5. Full-mouth implant price

6. Post-surgery care and recovery methods for full-mouth implants