Hannam-dong Dental Clinic: Digital Implants Reduce Errors and Increase Comfort

Hello,

This is Dr. Kim Tae-young, chief director of Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong.

The recent trend in dentistry focuses on how to make safe and predictable treatments simple and comfortable for patients.

Among these advancements, digital dentistry is emerging as a key solution.

Using an intraoral scanner to conveniently and simply reproduce the oral environment as is,

is much less uncomfortable and simpler than traditional methods that used materials like rubber.

Most importantly, it significantly reduces errors in diagnosis and prosthetic fabrication.

Today, we will explore implant treatment using digital technology.

What are Digital Implants?

Traditional implant methods involved a lengthy process, from taking impressions with impression materials, to creating models, and then fabricating temporary teeth. There was also a possibility of human error.

In contrast, digital implants offer the following advantages:

Fast and accurate data acquisition using an intraoral scanner3D virtual mock surgery before the procedureMinimizing the toothless period with immediate temporary prosthetic fabricationSafer and more predictable results

In particular, the Primescan scans the inside of the mouth in a matter of seconds, precisely reproducing even the smallest details, which greatly assists in formulating an optimal surgical plan.

The product we use at our clinic is called

the Primescan.

Unlike in the past, digital dentistry has become much more sophisticated,

and its accuracy has increased. This particular product brand has been

a favorite among dentists for a long time.

Even when a tooth needs to be extracted, we pre-scan to secure data before extraction. This information is used to digitally and accurately analyze the precise position and angle for implant placement.

Since the scanning process is performed without rubber impression materials,

there is no gag reflex.

Results can be confirmed immediately on the monitor after scanning,

and patients can directly understand the treatment plan with us.

Let me explain the steps of digital treatment in implant therapy.

1. Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Before an implant for the right molar,

diagnosis and surgical preparation can be done using 3D CT and an intraoral scanner.

By utilizing images from 3D CT and an intraoral scanner,

we can pre-design the extraction site and create a surgical guide.

The advantage of this surgical device is that it allows for implant placement in the desired area

immediately after extraction, without a large incision.

2. Digital Implant Surgery and Prosthetic Preparation

The designed surgical guide was printed exactly as planned.

Using this, implant placement is performed immediately after extraction.

The surgical process up to this point was straightforward.

Of course, there are steps where the dentist's judgment is required,

but patients can have the surgery quickly by visiting on the day of surgery after a pre-surgical scan.

3. Prosthetic Fabrication Using Digital Scan

To fabricate a temporary prosthetic after surgery,

a scan can be taken on the same day, provided hemostasis is properly achieved.

And the biggest advantage!

👉 Same-day temporary tooth placement after surgery

👉 Ability to eat soft foods

The aesthetic satisfaction is also very high, which is particularly beneficial for those whose professions involve speaking or smiling in public.

However, it is important to note that not all cases allow for same-day temporary tooth fabrication just because a scanner was used for treatment.

In some cases, immediate prosthetic application may be difficult depending on the number of implants, the patient's bone condition, or the presence of inflammation, making a precise diagnosis essential.

This way, temporary prosthetics can be conveniently fabricated.

Advantages of Digital Implants

Digital implants are

the latest implant method that achieves accuracy, convenience, and aesthetics.

It is a treatment that offers safer and more predictable surgery,

allowing for immediate restoration of function and aesthetics.

This will be of great help to those who need implants but were concerned about their daily life and time commitments.

We will continue to provide safer and faster implant treatments based on the latest digital equipment. Don't worry about your dental problems. 😊

We will do our best to help you regain a healthy and beautiful smile!

The field of digital dentistry

is continuously evolving and being researched.

By appropriately integrating the advantages of traditional methods with new approaches,

we can provide even more comfortable care to our patients.

We will return with more useful information next time.

Thank you!^^

Hannam-dong Dental Clinic Implants

Frequently Asked Questions

What are digital implants?

Digital implants are a method of performing implant procedures quickly and accurately using intraoral scanners and 3D virtual mock surgery. This approach eliminates the traditional impression-taking process, acquiring data directly and reducing the possibility of human error, thereby providing safe and predictable results.

What are the advantages of digital implants?

Digital implants offer three main advantages: accuracy, convenience, and aesthetics. Intraoral scanners allow for precise data acquisition, 3D virtual surgery ensures predictable outcomes, and same-day temporary tooth placement enhances aesthetic satisfaction.

Is same-day temporary tooth placement possible with digital implant surgery?

Yes, it is possible. Digital implants allow for same-day temporary tooth placement, minimizing the toothless period and enabling the consumption of soft foods. However, immediate prosthetic application may be difficult depending on the number of implants, the patient's bone condition, or the presence of inflammation, making a precise diagnosis essential.

What is the digital implant treatment process?

The digital implant treatment process involves diagnosis and treatment planning using 3D CT and an intraoral scanner, digital implant surgery performed with a surgical guide, and prosthetic fabrication using digital scanning. This process enables fast and accurate procedures.

What equipment is used for digital implants?

At Barunyoung Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong, we utilize the Primescan and 3D CT. The Primescan precisely scans the inside of the mouth in seconds, aiding in the formulation of optimal surgical plans, and together with 3D CT, enables accurate diagnoses.