Geumnam Market Dental Clinic: Stable Implants with a Pre-Planned Path

Geumnam Market Dental Clinic: Stable Implants with a Pre-Planned Path

When teeth, which we often take for granted, are lost, many changes occur in life. Difficulty chewing food properly can lead to digestive problems, and the empty space left by a missing tooth can cause misalignment of the dental arch or malocclusion, leading to other oral diseases.

In particular, if a missing tooth is left untreated for a long time, the alveolar bone in the gums gradually gets absorbed by the body and lost, creating gaps. Oral bacteria can then invade these gaps, increasing the risk of systemic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, thus requiring careful attention.

For these various reasons, we must consistently manage our teeth to keep them healthy throughout our lives. However, there are limits to preventing tooth loss due to sudden accidents, diseases, or aging.

Nevertheless, leaving a missing tooth untreated is risky, so it is necessary to quickly visit Geumnam Market Dental Clinic and seek appropriate treatment to replace the lost tooth and prevent the aforementioned problems.

In the past, missing teeth were replaced with bridge or denture treatments. However, these methods had drawbacks: artificial teeth were not fixed to the gums, resulting in weak chewing power, and food often got stuck between the gums and artificial teeth, making it difficult to prevent gum disease.

Fortunately, with continuous advancements in dental technology, an artificial tooth treatment method that compensates for the shortcomings of bridge and denture treatments has rapidly become popular. This is the implant treatment at Geumnam Market Dental Clinic, which is now widely known.

Implants are a treatment method where an artificial root is implanted into the space of a missing tooth to support and fix it, and then a prosthetic tooth model is assembled on top of the implanted artificial root. Because an artificial root, which acts as a support, is implanted, the fixation is stronger than traditional bridges or dentures, enabling nearly 70% of natural tooth chewing power. Furthermore, it can be performed as a standalone treatment or when multiple teeth are lost, contributing to its rapid popularization.

Thanks to these advantages, implant treatment has become widely popular at a very fast pace and is considered the most superior artificial tooth treatment method currently available.

However, implant treatment is one of the most difficult surgeries in dentistry. Unlike bridge and denture treatments, it involves a long treatment period due to the artificial root implantation and bone integration process, and the pain can be intense. This often made it difficult for seniors vulnerable to pain or those with systemic diseases to readily decide on implant treatment, even if they wanted it.

As implants have become rapidly popularized, various implant techniques have also emerged to provide personalized treatment for each patient. Among these, Geumnam Market Dental Clinic offers navigation implants, which reduce gum incision, thereby minimizing pain and accelerating recovery compared to other implant techniques, helping patients who have lost natural teeth regain new ones.

The navigation implant procedure performed at Geumnam Market Dental Clinic involves using precision diagnostic equipment such as 3D-CT and 3D oral scanners to meticulously examine the patient's oral structure, including the dental nerves. Then, a guide is created through a virtual implant simulation, and the implant material is placed following this guide.

Because the dental nerves and implant placement position are determined in advance, it not only reduces the margin of error in implant material placement but also allows for control over potential medical errors, ensuring stable implant treatment. This makes it a popular procedure among seniors and those with systemic diseases.

At Bareunyoung Dental Clinic, Geumnam Market Dental Clinic, we help patients regain lost teeth through various implant techniques, including navigation implant treatment, and also assist with bone grafting procedures for cases where alveolar bone has been lost due to prolonged tooth absence.

All treatment plans and procedures are personally managed by the director, who holds a specialist qualification in integrated dentistry certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and possesses extensive clinical experience and expertise, providing 1:1 customized care. Furthermore, after treatment, we issue an implant warranty valid for up to 5 years, promising consistent post-treatment care.

Additionally, for patients who are concerned about pain during implant treatment at Geumnam Market Dental Clinic, Bareunyoung Dental Clinic applies a digital painless anesthesia system. All medical instruments used for treatment are thoroughly managed through a ‘one instrument per patient’ policy and a 9-step sterilization and disinfection system.

Often, many seniors postpone necessary implant treatment at Geumnam Market Dental Clinic due to concerns about the cost. If you are enrolled in national health insurance and are aged 65 or older, you can receive a 30% co-payment benefit for up to two implant treatments in your lifetime. Therefore, if you have been delaying treatment due to cost, exploring this benefit would be a good option.

Bareunyoung Dental Clinic, Geumnam Market Dental Clinic, is located on the 2nd floor, a 1-minute walk from Yaksu Station Exit 6. All appointments can be easily made via phone, Naver reservation, or KakaoTalk inquiry. Additionally, evening hours are available every Tuesday and Thursday for those with busy daily schedules, so please keep this in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is implant treatment important when a tooth is lost?

Yes, it is important. Neglecting tooth loss can lead to reduced digestive function due to chewing problems, misaligned teeth, and an increased risk of systemic diseases due to bone loss. Therefore, prompt treatment is necessary.

What advantages do implants have over traditional bridges or dentures?

Implants are directly embedded into the jawbone, providing very strong fixation. This restores nearly 70% of natural tooth chewing power, and the likelihood of problems like food impaction is low, which is beneficial for oral hygiene management.

What are navigation implants at Geumnam Market Dental Clinic?

Navigation implants involve precisely analyzing the patient's oral structure using 3D-CT and oral scanners. Then, through virtual simulation, the optimal implant placement position is determined in advance, and the implant is accurately placed according to a guide.

For which patients are navigation implants particularly recommended?

Navigation implants have the advantage of minimizing gum incision, resulting in less pain and faster recovery. Therefore, they are particularly suitable for seniors sensitive to pain or patients suffering from systemic diseases.

What kind of post-treatment care is provided after implant treatment?

At Geumnam Market Dental Clinic, we issue an implant warranty valid for up to 5 years after implant treatment. This ensures consistent and systematic post-treatment care, helping patients use their implants with peace of mind.

Can I receive national health insurance benefits for implant treatment?

Yes, you can. If you are aged 65 or older and enrolled in national health insurance, you can receive a 30% co-payment benefit for up to two implant treatments in your lifetime. For more details, please inquire at the clinic.