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Implant is planting artificial teeth in the places where teeth are extracted. When teeth are missing or lost, implants are planted in the area and prosthetic appliances are mounted on the implants for dental function and esthetics. Titanium which is harmless to the human body is used for the implant material.
Commercially Pure Titanium is commonly used for implant. Titanium is light compared to other metals, can be strengthened through alloy or treatment process, and has characteristics suitable for the human body. Implant made of titanium material has semi-permanent lifetime because titanium does not decay unlike natural teeth.
As implants planted in extraction sites without extracting neighboring teeth take the biting pressure together with the neighboring teeth, the neighboring teeth’s lifetime is increased.
Since implant surgery and periodontal (gum) plastic surgery make gum shape natural and esthetically satisfactory appearance, social life gets smooth.
Dentures’ biting force is 5~20% of natural teeth’s, but implant’s biting force is over 80% of natural teeth’s or sometimes better than natural teeth’s biting force because implant is firmly secured in alveolar bone.
Everyone wants his/her smile to look beautiful. Functional recovery is important but visible esthetic factor is more important in the case of implant placement after losing anterior teeth. Esthetic aspect such as jaw bone shape, gum shape and color, and natural harmony between natural teeth and implants should be satisfactory in addition to implant placement itself especially in the case of implant placement after losing anterior teeth.
Implant placement is done to provide artificial teeth when the teeth are lost by sudden accidents. An implant can be placed right after extracting a tooth on the day of unexpected accident to provide convenient and satisfactory results. Patients can save time with this type of implant.
When most teeth are missing but alveolar bones are not enough or narrow, fixed prosthodontic appliances are made in this type of treatment.
A prosthodontic appliance is made with about 12 implants to be used like normal teeth.
A denture which is way more satisfactory is made with about 5 implants.
Examination is for deciding the right places for implants. Oral status and radiographs are analyzed to see if implant placement is appropriate. Operational process proceeds after this analysis.
This process is for placing implants in the bones. The gum is minimally incised for implant placement and sutured after an implant is placed. Gum transplant or bone transplant is performed during the first operation if they are needed. First and second operations can be done at a time depending on the alveolar bone condition.
This process is to expose implants which are in the gum to the inside of the mouth. The gum is opened slightly, a long cover is inserted, and the gum is to be cured with time.
Prosthodontic process consists of making molding of implants, the gum and neighboring teeth, and mounting the artificial teeth on the implants.
Sinchon Dental Hospital whose medical philosophy is being the lifetime doctor in charge of every patient provides thorough after care through longtime experience and the cooperative medical treatment system and the implant warranty policy is part of the after care.
Satisfactory results are delivered by meeting all conditions at New Face Dental Hospital’s implant center. Everyone wants his/her smile to look beautiful. Functional recovery is important but visible esthetic factor is more important in the case of implant placement after losing anterior teeth. Esthetic aspect such as jaw bone shape, gum shape and color, and natural harmony between natural teeth and implants should be satisfactory in addition to implant placement itself especially in the case of implant placement after losing anterior teeth.
Implant placement is done to provide aritificial teeth when the teeth are lost by sudden accidents. An implant can be placed right after extracting a tooth on the day of unexpected accident to provide convenient and satisfactory results. Patients can save time with this type of implant.
How much does implant cost and is the cost covered by health insurance?
The fee depends on clinicians as well as personal bone status and oral health. Generally artificial teeth treatment is not covered by health insurance.
Does smoking badly influence on implant?
Smoking can have bad influence on artificial teeth treatment. However not all the smokers fail in artificial teeth treatment. Please have professional consultation with dentists about how can your smoking habit affect you.
How long will the treatment take?
Once implants are placed, it takes 4~6 months for them to be secured in the upper jaw bone and 2~3 months for the lower jaw bone before artificial teeth can be installed. If gums are infected treatment make take twice longer as the gums should be cured first. As 1 year after the surgery is decisive period for successful implantation, brushing your teeth regularly, avoiding hard foods, implant examination and cleaning, gum treatment are advised.
What is the success rate of implant surgery?
Implant is generalized and safe surgery performed worldwide, which shows over 95% of success rate.
What is the lifetime of an implant?
It is different depending on patients’ conditions, but the lifetime of implant is longer than crowns or bridges. However, lifetime can be reduced by unclean oral condition and gum inflammation from excessive smoking and drinking.
Anyone who lost his/her teeth or anyone who are not satisfied with his/her dentures can have implant treatment. Some dental structures need proper actions prior to implant treatment. Once you have implant treatment completed, you will feel confidence and comfort when you are talking, having foods, or smiling.
