Implant Treatment Time Reduced by up to 6 Months: Recommended for People in Their 20s and 30s (Shortest-Duration Implant)

Implant treatment time reduced by up to 6 months

Recommended for people in their 20s and 30s

The shortest-duration implant for the MZ generation

People in their 20s and 30s often think

that they will rarely need implants, right?

But in reality, for various reasons,

many people lose teeth even at a young age.

Poor oral care from an early age,

unexpected accidents that damage teeth,

or cases where extraction was done during orthodontic treatment and then treatment was discontinued

can all be causes in many situations...!

However, implant treatment usually takes more than 6 months,

so for the 2030 MZ generation, which does not have much time to spare,

implant surgery can feel burdensome.

Fortunately, most young people with healthy jawbone conditions

are highly likely to be candidates for the shortest-duration implant,

which allows treatment much faster than conventional implants!

Problems that can occur if a tooth is left untreated after extraction

If a natural tooth is extracted and then left untreated,

various problems can arise over time.

Changes in facial shape

Weakened chewing force

Movement of surrounding teeth

Loss of jawbone

Increased likelihood of gum disease

For the upper jaw, the maxillary sinus descends

In particular, between 3 and 6 months after tooth extraction,

this is the period when the jawbone shrinks rapidly,

so once this period passes,

the shortest-duration implant treatment

may become more difficult.

Differences between the shortest-duration implant and conventional implants

The conventional implant treatment process is as follows.

Extraction

→ Wait for the gums to heal (about 3–4 months)

→ Placement of the artificial root (first surgery)

→ Connection of the abutment after the gums stabilize (second surgery)

→ Placement of the prosthetic tooth

Because of this process, treatment usually takes more than 6 months.

By contrast,

the shortest-duration implant

is a method in which the artificial root is placed at the same time as extraction,

reducing unnecessary waiting time

and significantly shortening the treatment period.

This is especially a treatment option with a high likelihood of being applicable to

implant patients in their 20s and 30s with healthy jawbone conditions,

but to increase the success rate of treatment,

it should be carried out based on sufficient experience and precise diagnosis, right?

Combining orthodontic treatment and implants

Among young people, there are many cases where people worry about implants because of orthodontic treatment.

This is because orthodontic appliances have become more diverse

and fast orthodontic systems have emerged,

so many people are planning orthodontic treatment.

If orthodontic treatment has already been completed,

it is best to wait for a certain period until the jawbone that changed due to tooth movement stabilizes.

On the other hand, if an implant is needed before orthodontic treatment,

the conditions may be somewhat less favorable,

but treatment itself is not impossible.

Instead, it is important to determine the treatment order

through sufficient consultation with an experienced medical team.

In general,

orthodontic treatment → implant treatment

is known to be the most ideal sequence.

Can implants be used for a lifetime?

When considering implants at a young age,

many people worry about this:

"If I get one now, won’t I have to get it again later?"

In general, the lifespan of an implant is known to be

about 10 to 30 years,

but cases have also been reported of early implants being used for more than 40 years.

In Korea, implants have only been widely used for about 20 years,

so long-term data has not yet accumulated sufficiently.

Therefore,

if the following three are maintained:

proper oral hygiene management

regular checkups

accurate surgery

then implants can be used stably for a long period of time.

The shortest-duration implant for people in their 20s and 30s

If you know treatment is needed

but keep putting it off because you do not have time,

the choice of treatment method becomes important.

Implant treatment time

The shortest-duration implant is a method that helps reduce treatment time

and supports a faster return to daily life,

so it can be especially helpful for busy people in their 20s and 30s.

That is because even in lives with limited time, such as those of college students and office workers,

an efficient treatment plan can be established.

Through fast recovery and stable treatment,

I hope you can return to a daily life where you can smile comfortably again

and eat naturally!

A new smile

A new beginning

This is Gangnam Saero Dental Clinic.

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