Can Implants Be Placed Even With Severe Bone Loss? The Process of Achieving Stable Fixation Through Bone Grafting at a Dental Clinic Near Garak Market Station

Hello.

This is Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic near Garak Market Station.

Have you ever been told that you cannot get implants because your bone condition is very poor?

In the past, when severe bone loss was present,

a stable fixation was difficult to achieve,

so other treatment options such as bridges

were often chosen.

When severe bone loss is present, if implant placement is attempted,

it may fail because secure fixation cannot be obtained,

so choosing a safer option such as a bridge

may be the better direction.

However, with recent advances in implant surface treatment technology,

even in situations where bone quality is poor,

it has become possible to help regeneration and achieve fixation.

In particular, implant fixtures with surface roughness control and biocompatible coatings applied

have significantly improved the bond with bone.

At the dental clinic near Garak Market Station, let’s look at the process corresponding to the case mentioned in the introduction.

Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

First, if you look at the photo, severe bone defects are noticeable in the front tooth area.

There is a story that, because of such severe bone loss, another clinic diagnosed the patient with bridge treatment since there was no bone.

Because of the nature of bridge structures,

the patient did not want to grind down healthy teeth and wanted implants instead.

In addition, there were also defective areas in the molar region,

and the molar at the far lower right was in such poor condition that it could not be preserved and was in a hopeless state.

For an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan, at the dental clinic near Garak Market Station,

a three-dimensional examination using CT

showed that the bone loss was indeed quite severe.

In cases like this, the success or failure of bone grafting

becomes an important factor that determines the treatment outcome.

Therefore, an implant surgery plan combined with bone grafting was established,

and because sufficient time is needed for the bone to stabilize,

we explained that it could take a long time until completion.

Treatment Process

At the dental clinic near Garak Market Station, for the problematic areas mentioned earlier,

implant placement was performed at the same time as bone grafting.

Through careful and precise work, we were fortunately able to obtain good fixation.

Since a large amount of bone grafting was performed to replace the lost bone,

a healing period was necessary for sufficient osseointegration.

The placed fixture was buried under the gums, and while waiting through an adequate healing period, we periodically checked the bone density.

After confirming through regular examinations that the osseointegration process

had been properly carried out, we proceeded with the next step.

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Afterward, a careful approach was also needed during the prosthesis fabrication process.

The front tooth area has an important aesthetic influence, so it can be a more demanding task.

As the gums have receded,

the length of the prosthesis inevitably becomes longer as well,

but at the dental clinic near Garak Market Station, we considered the natural appearance when smiling along the smile line,

and made efforts to create an aesthetic prosthesis based on the individual oral condition while taking various factors into account.

This is because it is an important part that directly affects not only functional recovery but also confidence and quality of life.

As a result, the missing area was successfully restored.

We were able to regain both a natural appearance and normal chewing function.

As in the case shown today at the dental clinic near Garak Market Station,

severe bone loss can make the treatment process more complex and longer.

When a tooth is lost and left untreated,

the bone is recognized as unused bone and tends to be gradually resorbed,

which eventually leads to bone loss.

This not only makes the process more complex,

but also extends the treatment period and increases the financial burden.

In particular, because the molar area is not easily visible,

it is often left untreated more frequently than when front teeth are lost.

However, molars play a major role in chewing food,

so considering their functional importance,

it is better not to leave these spaces empty either.

Tooth loss can cause not only aesthetic problems but also

chewing function, speech, and movement of adjacent teeth,

so it is most important to quickly restore structure and function and regain oral health.

Even if you have been told that implants are difficult because of severe bone loss,

there may be cases where a solution can still be found like this,

so please do not give up and receive appropriate treatment through an accurate diagnosis.

This has been Yonsei Dagam Dental Clinic located near Garak Market Station.

Thank you!

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