Shindang-dong Dental Clinic: Don't Decide on Implants Based Solely on Cost

Shindang-dong Dental Clinic: Don't Decide on Implants Based Solely on Cost

As medical technology advances in modern society, the average human life expectancy naturally lengthens. However, even with increased life expectancy, problems can arise if one doesn't consistently manage their health. Consequently, many people are now interested in various health management methods to become even healthier.

To manage health effectively, we must first pay attention to food intake, which supplies the energy that keeps our bodies moving. Since proper food intake requires healthy teeth to aid digestion, interest in dental health naturally increases.

For this reason, an increasing number of people are regularly visiting Shindang-dong dental clinics for routine check-ups to assess their oral condition and receiving regular scaling to prevent oral diseases. However, there are certainly cases where teeth are suddenly lost due to disease, accidents, or aging.

The problem is that even now, when a tooth falls out due to some factor, many people neglect to take quick action, thinking ‘it's just one tooth’.

Teeth are not merely organs responsible for chewing and breaking down food during consumption. They also play a role in balancing the jaw joint and face, act as a defense mechanism by preventing oral bacteria from invading blood vessels through the gums, and are simultaneously linked to aesthetic and pronunciation aspects.

Therefore, if a missing tooth is left untreated for a long time, it can first strain the digestive system due to improper chewing, potentially leading to secondary complications like obesity or diabetes. Furthermore, if the alveolar bone at the site of the missing tooth is absorbed and lost, oral bacteria can penetrate through this gap, spread throughout the body via the bloodstream, and increase the risk of high-risk diseases such as neurological disorders, cardiovascular diseases like dementia, and myocardial infarction. Thus, if a tooth is lost, prompt action is necessary to prevent these issues.

In the past, when a tooth was lost, treatments at Shindang-dong dental clinics involved using artificial prosthetics like bridges or dentures to replace the missing tooth.

However, bridges involve attaching an artificial prosthetic like a bridge to adjacent teeth, making them unsuitable when multiple teeth are missing. Conversely, dentures are not ideal for treating only one or two teeth, limiting their suitability for individual patients.

Moreover, both methods have weak fixation, significantly reducing chewing ability, and fail to prevent bone loss, making it difficult to prevent cavities and periodontal diseases caused by frequent food impaction. Shindang-dong dental implants are a treatment that compensates for the shortcomings of these two methods, enhances fixation, and can restore chewing ability to nearly 80% of natural teeth.

Implants are a dental treatment method where an artificial root is implanted into the space of a missing tooth, and then a prosthetic tooth model, almost identical to a natural tooth, is assembled on top. Its excellence has already been proven in that it can treat single or multiple missing natural teeth regardless of their number, prevent bone loss, and prevent the occurrence of cavities and periodontal diseases. Due to these superior aspects, implants have rapidly become widespread, and the types of surgical procedures have also diversified.

However, unlike general dental treatments, implants are a high-difficulty surgical procedure with intense pain. There were certainly cases where initial Shindang-dong dental implant treatment was difficult for elderly patients suffering from systemic diseases or those with a high burden of pain.

Fortunately, as dental technology continues to advance, implant procedures have recently emerged that can be safely performed even for those with systemic diseases or elderly patients. This is called navigation implant surgery.

Navigation implants, also performed at Shindang-dong dental clinics, do not require taking impressions of teeth. Instead, they use precise equipment such as 3D oral scanners and 3D CT to scan the patient's oral cavity. The collected data is then used to create a virtual diagnostic model, followed by a preliminary implant treatment simulation. This allows the dentist to identify the stable treatment path and the exact implantation site in advance, thereby reducing errors in the implant material placement range, minimizing pain and gum incision, and improving the accuracy of the implantation site compared to previous implant methods.

At Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, we offer various implant procedures, including navigation implant treatment, tailored to each patient's needs. From implant consultation to treatment plan establishment, procedure execution, and subsequent aftercare, the director, a certified specialist in integrated dentistry accredited by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, provides direct 1:1 responsible care.

In addition, to reduce patient discomfort during implant treatment, Shindang-dong Dental Clinic has introduced and applies various anesthesia methods, including a digital pain-free anesthesia system. All treatment procedures are conducted after a thorough examination of the patient's oral condition using precision diagnostic equipment such as 3D-CT and 3D oral scanners.

All Shindang-dong dental implant materials used for implant treatment are genuine certified materials. To prevent cross-contamination between patients, the principle of 'one tool per patient' is followed, and all medical tools are managed through a 9-step sterilization and disinfection process. Furthermore, a warranty is issued after treatment, along with a promise of meticulous aftercare, ensuring patients receive highly satisfying implant treatment.

At Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, you can receive implant treatment, as well as complex wisdom tooth extractions, cavity treatments, root canal treatments, and temporomandibular joint treatments. For all consultations, we strive to provide thorough explanations beforehand until the patient fully understands, even if it takes a long time, to ensure that unnecessary or overtreatment is avoided.

Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, where a specialist in integrated dentistry with extensive experience in various implant clinical cases is always present, offers evening appointments every Tuesday and Thursday for patients who are too busy to receive dental treatment during regular hours. It is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Yaksu Station.

Maintaining a state of missing teeth is a shortcut to deteriorating not only oral health but also overall bodily health. Therefore, do not think that ‘it's okay to have one less tooth’, but rather take appropriate measures to protect your remaining natural teeth and maintain your health from any potential risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is prompt action necessary for tooth loss?

Yes, neglecting tooth loss can strain the digestive system, leading to secondary complications such as obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, bone loss can allow oral bacteria to spread throughout the body, increasing the risk of high-risk diseases like dementia and myocardial infarction, making prompt action crucial.

What are the disadvantages of traditional treatments like bridges and dentures?

Bridges are unsuitable for multiple tooth loss as they rely on adjacent teeth for support, while dentures have limitations for treating only one or two teeth. Both methods have weak fixation, reduce chewing ability, and fail to prevent bone loss, increasing the risk of cavities and periodontal diseases.

What is navigation implant treatment?

Navigation implant treatment involves scanning the patient's oral cavity using precision equipment such as 3D oral scanners and 3D CT to create a virtual diagnostic model. This allows for a preliminary implant treatment simulation to identify a stable treatment path and implantation site before proceeding with the procedure.

What are the advantages of navigation implants?

Navigation implants reduce errors in the implantation range, minimizing pain and gum incision, and enhance the accuracy of the implantation site. This allows even patients with systemic diseases or elderly individuals to receive stable implant treatment.

How is aftercare managed for implant treatment at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic?

Yes, Shindang-dong Dental Clinic issues a warranty after implant treatment, promising meticulous aftercare. We also use only genuine certified materials, adhere to a 'one tool per patient' principle, and manage all medical tools through a 9-step sterilization and disinfection process to prevent cross-contamination.

Does a specialist in implants directly provide treatment at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic?

Yes, at Shindang-dong Dental Clinic, the director, a certified specialist in integrated dentistry accredited by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, provides direct 1:1 responsible care from implant consultation to treatment plan establishment, procedure execution, and subsequent aftercare.