2026-09-07
Yaksu Station Dental Clinic: Implant Surgery with Navigation (Guided Implants)
Learn about guided implant surgery, also known as navigation implants, at Yaksu Station Dental Clinic. This method offers benefits like reduced surgery time, faster gum recovery, and precise implant placement.
Hello^^
I'm Dr. Kim Tae-young, director of Bareunyoung Dental Clinic at Yaksu Station.
Today, I'd like to discuss guided implants, also known as navigation implants.
Other articles on our blog briefly introduce the procedures and advantages, but the main advantages of navigation implants are:
1. Reduced time when placing multiple implants
2. Faster gum recovery time
3. Easy implant position setting
These are the three main benefits.
However, depending on errors in the patient's CT information, bone quality, alveolar bone inclination, and shape, surgery involving the operator's experience and gum incision may be necessary, so the implant guide model is used as a reference for the surgery.
The case I'm introducing today is one of the simpler surgeries that doesn't even require navigation.
It can also be applied considering the patient's requests or surrounding circumstances.
Looking at the patient's photo, the upper right molar had been missing for a long time, and after living with a long bridge from the canine to the molar, the roots of the large molar were significantly resorbed, requiring extraction.
We decided to save the front canine and crown it again for use, and to place implants in the back.
The patient took a short break from work to come in for surgery.
To minimize unexpected variables, we performed guided implant surgery.
Preliminary work is required for guided implant surgery.
First, a plaster model is made to create the guide model.
A CT scan is taken, and that information is used to set the implant placement position and direction.
After that, the final guide model is produced, considering the shape and direction of the future prosthesis.
The surgery was completed using the guide on the left.
Since the extraction period was long, the remaining bone width was sharper than predicted, and additional bone grafting was needed, so the surgery was performed with a gum incision despite being a guided implant procedure.
No matter how good the guide model is, it ultimately depends on the operator's experience and the situation in the operating room.
The technology for guided implants has improved significantly, so it seems to be a very good reference these days.
While not used every time, effective utilization in appropriate situations can lead to efficient surgery.
Next time, I will explain a case where the prosthesis has been placed.
Even for simple treatments, the treatment direction can always vary depending on the patient's situation and needs, so Bareunyoung Dental Clinic strives to listen carefully by having extensive conversations when establishing a treatment plan.
Thank you^^
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a navigation implant?
A navigation implant is a surgical method that uses a guide model to precisely set the placement position and direction of an implant. This offers the advantages of shortening surgery time and promoting faster gum recovery when placing multiple implants.
What are the main advantages of navigation implants?
There are three main advantages of navigation implants. First, they can shorten surgery time when placing multiple implants. Second, they reduce gum recovery time. Third, they facilitate accurate positioning of the implant.
What is the process for guided implant surgery?
Preliminary work is required before guided implant surgery. First, a plaster model is made, and a CT scan is taken to determine the implant placement position and direction. Subsequently, the final guide model is produced, considering the shape and direction of the future prosthesis.
Is guided implant surgery always possible without a gum incision?
No, it is not always possible without a gum incision. Depending on errors in the patient's CT information, bone quality, alveolar bone inclination, or shape, surgery involving a gum incision may be necessary. The guide model is a reference, and the operator's experience and the situation in the operating room are crucial during actual surgery.
Is guided implant surgery used in all cases?
No, it is not used in all cases. While guided implants are not used every time, effective utilization in appropriate situations can enable efficient surgery. The decision to apply it is made considering the patient's requirements and surrounding circumstances.