3 Things to Know Before "Dental Implant Bone Grafting"

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This is Ceramic Dental Clinic at Hakdong Station.

If you are considering dental implants,

many of you may have been surprised to hear at the clinic

that “bone grafting should be done together.”

Just hearing the term dental implant “bone grafting”

can make it sound like a major surgery,

and it is easy to worry that it might be painful

or a complicated process.

In fact, dental implant bone grafting

is simply a necessary step to help ensure

a safer and longer-lasting implant,

depending on the patient’s condition.

So today, before getting an implant,

we will explain in an easy and detailed way

why bone grafting is needed

and in what cases it is performed.

1. Definition of an Implant

[ What is an implant? ]

A treatment method that places an artificial tooth root (implant root)

into the jawbone to replace the chewing function

and aesthetic function of a natural tooth

If the jawbone is strong and sufficient,

treatment can be done immediately

by placing the screw (the implant body)

without a separate bone graft.

However, depending on the situation,

there are cases where bone grafting is necessary.

[Cases where dental implant bone grafting is needed]

▶️ When the bone has been damaged or resorbed due to gum disease

▶️ When the jawbone has been lost due to an accident or trauma

▶️ When bone is congenitally weak or insufficient

▶️ When a missing tooth has been left untreated for a long time

If an implant is placed when there is not enough bone

in this kind of condition,

stability is reduced and the risk of long-term failure increases,

so when needed,

it is important to create a safe environment for implant treatment

through bone grafting.

2. Types of Dental Implant Bone Grafting

Dental implant bone grafting is

not simply about filling an empty space with an artificial root,

but a process of strengthening the bone foundation

so that the implant can maintain its function

for a long time.

Therefore,

the material used is very important.

The bone graft materials most commonly used today

can be divided into three types,

and they are selected depending on the patient’s oral condition

and the amount and density of bone needed.

Three types of artificial root materials

(1) Autograft

: A method that uses a portion of the patient’s own bone

▶️ It has almost no immune rejection reaction

and offers the advantage of high stability.

(2) Allograft, Xenograft

: A method that uses specially processed bone from another person (allograft)

or from an animal such as a cow (xenograft)

▶️ It is used when a large amount of bone is needed

or when harvesting autograft is difficult.

(3) Synthetic bone graft

: A method that uses artificially manufactured

synthetic materials

▶️ It has a high level of material safety

and properties that promote bone regeneration.

3. How long is the adjustment period for dental implant bone grafting?

For dental implant bone grafting, above all,

the process of integrating well with your own jawbone

and settling firmly in place is most important.

This period generally takes about 3 to 6 months,

and there may be some variation depending on the individual’s constitution, bone quality, and healing speed.

During this time,

to allow the tissues around the implant

to heal stably,

it is better to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol,

and eating hard foods.

This is because it can interfere with

the recovery of the jawbone and the implant’s stability.

After an adequate recovery period,

it can settle firmly like a natural tooth

and function for a long time.

The first step to healthy gums,

your own attention

Implants are a treatment that plays an important role

in restoring healthy gum and tooth function,

regardless of age.

Even if just one tooth is lost,

the balance of the surrounding gums

and adjacent teeth can be disrupted,

and over time it can also affect chewing function

and facial shape.

In addition, teeth and gums

are important not only for chewing food,

but also have a major effect on overall quality of life,

including speech, facial expressions,

and even confidence.

That is why implants are not simply a prosthetic treatment,

but a specialized treatment that requires

accurate diagnosis and careful planning.

Have you perhaps been neglecting the health of your gums?

Because gums take time to recover once damaged,

regular checkups and early diagnosis are

most important.

Since it is directly connected to the health of your body,

we hope you will maintain your precious oral health steadily,

together with trustworthy medical professionals,

through proactive examinations and diagnosis.

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Ceramic Dental Clinic is

1 minute on foot from Exit 9 of Hakdong Station on Line 7.

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