Does the Implant Company (Brand) Matter?

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Teeth can fall out due to unexpected accidents or severe cavities,

and as bodily functions weaken with age.

If even one tooth is left missing untreated,

it can lead to reduced function in the surrounding teeth,

so the missing tooth should be replaced with an implant.

Because implant companies are so diverse,

many patients ask which implant is better. They also strongly tell us which brand they want.

Is the implant brand

really important?

Before getting into the main explanation, let’s take a closer look at what an "implant" is.

An implant is a treatment that places an artificial tooth in place of a lost tooth due to trauma, cavities, or other causes. The artificial tooth has a shape similar to a natural tooth, so it can improve aesthetics and restore chewing function, which can boost confidence. It also has the advantage of being convenient, since it does not need to be removed like dentures.

However, because implants are a high-difficulty treatment that requires a treatment plan tailored to each person's oral condition, choosing an implant company carefully is necessary.

Moreover, since it is an artificial structure that bonds with the jawbone and remains in place for a long time, there may be differences in stability and success rate depending on the product used.

Therefore, you should check the technology and reliability of the implant company.

Different brands use different materials, designs, and connection methods, and because they improve product performance based on long-term clinical data, brands with sufficient research and placement results accumulated can be said to have higher stability and success rates.

Therefore, whether or not you are using a product from an implant company you can trust can directly affect treatment results.

Representative implant brands Domestic

■ Osstem (OSSTEM) As one of the best-known brands in Korea, it offers products with various surface treatment methods and advantages, such as SA, CA, and BA, so it is also widely used overseas.

■ Megagen (MEGAGEN) By incorporating nanotechnology into surface treatment, it tends to have excellent osseointegration and is a highly biocompatible brand. Therefore, it can also be applied when the jawbone is weak.

■ Neo (NEO) As a fast-growing emerging leader, it has implant technologies such as IS-II Active and SCA, and its SLA surface treatment promotes rapid osseointegration.

Overseas

■ Straumann A Swiss brand with the longest history among implant brands. Because it has surface treatment technologies such as SLActive, treatment time may be shortened.

■ Astra A Swedish brand with nearly 30 years of clinical data. Its surface treatment uses titanium dioxide, which promotes osseointegration and is suitable even when bone quality is poor.

■ Nobel Biocare A Swiss brand that promotes osseointegration with TiUnite surface treatment technology, and because the implant is sufficiently thick, it can be applied to a variety of cases.

In addition, there are many other Korean and overseas brands.

>> Domestic brands / Overseas brands comparison Domestic brands are relatively affordable, and there are no major issues with after-sales service.

In the case of overseas brands, due to the large population and long history, there is also a lot of clinical data, and accordingly, product quality improvement and development have also continued for a longer period than in Korea.

However, in the end, it is difficult to definitively say which is better. Also, it is hard to say which brand is the best within either domestic or overseas brands.

The reason is oral condition and budget.

If you choose an implant that is expensive, or one that seems cost-effective, but the result is not good, you may need to undergo the procedure again.

Therefore, when choosing an implant brand,

✔ How abundant the clinical experience is in Korea and overseas ✔ Whether it is compatible with my oral condition ✔ Whether the cost fits my budget ✔ Whether maintenance and repair can be carried out stably

Please prioritize the four points above and choose appropriately before proceeding.

In conclusion, the product quality level of all implant companies is generally good.

In other words, you do not need to choose the same brand that other people choose.

You can choose an implant company brand after receiving an examination and hearing the medical staff's explanation.

And since implants are a treatment where the medical staff's skill is also important, it would be good to focus on places with extensive implant experience as much as possible, and receive personalized treatment.