How Is Implant Surgery Performed?

Deep and severe tooth decay made it impossible to save the tooth with treatment, they said.

So I was recommended implant surgery, but because it is surgery... I'm worried ㅠㅠ

Hello, I’m Lee Yang-gu, the chief director of ID Dental Clinic.

Usually, in the case of early tooth decay with no particular symptoms, it may be fine to observe a little longer before treating it, or to proceed with only simple care.

However, if your gums often swell or you experience severe pain near the tooth, it can usually be judged that the decay has progressed all the way to the tooth root.

At this point, even if decay treatment is performed, the chance that the tooth will function normally again is low, so root canal treatment may be attempted. But if the condition is severe, most dental clinics may recommend implant surgery.

Still, the premise that a single cavity could require an implant is not a common situation for patients in general, and it can feel like the tail is bigger than the body.

“Could this be overtreatment?”

Many people become worried right away.

Of course, from the patient’s point of view, that is a completely natural reaction.

If a tooth can no longer function properly, it is actually better for overall oral health to remove it cleanly and place an implant.

So this may not be overtreatment, but a much wiser answer.

Still, it is true that anyone would be greatly surprised to suddenly need an implant because of tooth decay. (That is why it is best to visit the dentist regularly for checkups, even if you have no symptoms^^)

The artificial root placed in the gums looks similar to a screw, so it can seem quite scary and uncomfortable.

That is why many people ask again and again whether it really will be placed well in the gums, whether it will hurt, and whether there will be any problems after treatment.

Today, I will explain in detail the ID implant surgery method that we actually perform at ID Dental Clinic.

Dental anxiety is severe

Conscious sedation implant surgery

In fact, many people delay treatment because they are very afraid of the dentist or scared of implant treatment.

If implant surgery is delayed, the earlier decay problem can dig deeper into the root and spread further into gum inflammation and other conditions.

Also, even in cases where only tooth function has been lost, nearby teeth may move into the empty space, causing the overall bite to shift and making other dental problems more likely.

So it is much better for your dental health not to postpone implant treatment if possible and to receive treatment at the right time.

But human emotions do not always move as neatly as planned.

That is why, with the goal of protecting your dental health, ID Dental Clinic helps ease the burden of implant surgery first by offering semi-sedation implants using conscious sedation.

Because the implant is performed in a state similar to sleep, patients can receive treatment much more comfortably and stably.

Then, because they do not remember the procedure or the pain, their fear is reduced and treatment can proceed without being frightening.

At ID Dental Clinic, we prepare a variety of anesthesia options.

Because conscious sedation implant surgery requires greater care and safety, it is carried out with delicate customized prescriptions depending on the patient’s condition (adjusting drug concentration, checking for systemic disease, and so on).

In particular, we also professionally prepare for emergency situations so you do not have to worry about anything else.

At this time, we monitor the patient’s blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation in real time during the actual implant surgery, in addition to the emergency care equipment needed beforehand.

With this verified emergency care environment, ID Dental Clinic responds more systematically and puts the patient’s stability first in the event of an unexpected emergency. So please set aside your fear for a moment and do not delay implant surgery.

Precise path with no error

Customized implant surgery

Among the people who come to us, no two cases are exactly the same. Even if the type of treatment needed is the same, each person has a different gum condition, a different overall oral health status, different tooth shape and color, and a different amount of remaining bone.

This means that implant surgery must be planned and performed differently for each person.

At ID Dental Clinic, implants are basically performed in a personalized way. In particular, we use a digital approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and planning before surgery so that the operation is carried out without error.

First, we use a 3D scanner to check the patient’s entire tooth structure in a three-dimensional image. You can think of it as being reproduced with nearly 99.9% accuracy.

After that, a 3D CT scan, which is much more accurate than a 2D panoramic image, is used to precisely diagnose the distance, angle, and nerve location relative to surrounding teeth. These findings are comprehensively analyzed together with the impression results to create the most suitable surgical plan for the patient.

For even greater accuracy, the medical staff performs a simulated surgery based on these data before the operation and creates a surgical guide device called OneGuide, then places the implant at the previously planned position. Because this method can also reduce gum incision, recovery is faster and the risk of infection is lower.

This approach is more suitable in some cases than for people receiving one or two implant surgeries.

• People who need placement in a difficult location

• People who need multiple implants

• People who are concerned about bleeding due to systemic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure

• Office workers and others who want a fast procedure

• People who want a quick recovery

• People who want immediate placement of a prosthesis

We provide suggestions and proceed with the procedure after 충분히 considering consultations and the patient’s wishes, so that successful surgical results can be achieved.

ID Dental Clinic has been in practice here continuously since it began treatment in 2006.

Based on long-standing trust and steady continuity, ID Dental Clinic currently offers a wide range of implant placement know-how, and with its own in-house lab, it provides much higher-quality prosthetics.

Accordingly, we provide a more systematic approach not only to regular checkups and check-ups, but also to post-treatment care after implant surgery. That is because follow-up care is just as important as the surgery itself.

In this way, ID helps restore each patient’s oral health through a systematic system, thorough diagnosis and surgical planning, and the efforts of multiple specialists.

If you are told that surgery is needed, you may feel scared and very worried. But in today’s dental care, there are various types of anesthesia and surgical methods, so there are enough ways to resolve those concerns. Therefore, please do not delay too long and speak with a dentist first before the damage becomes more severe.

Please refer to today’s explanation of the implant surgery process and create healthier, prettier teeth through implants that are less painful and less frightening. Thank you.

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This post was written directly by ID Dental Clinic in compliance with all related laws, including Article 56 of the Medical Advertising Act, and is a post registered under a contract.

Diagnosis and surgery outcomes may vary depending on the patient’s condition, treatment method, and other factors, and side effects such as swelling, bleeding, and pain may occur. Please consult with the medical staff before the procedure.

Director Lee Yang-gu personally provided treatment at ID Dental Clinic. The post was published without any photo retouching after being photographed under the same shooting conditions for the same individual.