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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Dental Implant in Republic of Korea 2024

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Republic of Korea, Goyang
Dentist - Yu Ho Doh
9 years of experience
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  • Exceptional Expertise: Dr. Yu Ho Doh brings a robust educational background with double Bachelor's degrees from Johns Hopkins University and a dentistry degree from Seoul National University.
  • Comprehensive Dental Care: Specializing in General Dentistry since 2015, Dr. Doh offers a full range of dental services with a commitment to excellence.
  • Renowned Dental Clinic: Seoul Today Dental Clinic serves over 16,000 patients annually, attracting international visitors with its multilingual staff and state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Advanced Technology: The Single Dental Implant Package includes cutting-edge Cone Beam Computed Tomography 3D (CBCT) imaging for precise implant placement.
  • All-Inclusive Treatment: The package offers consultation, dental implant(s), crown(s), and a panoramic X-ray, ensuring a comprehensive approach to your dental needs.
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$1584
Republic of Korea, Seoul
Dentist - Kang Dong Ho
18 years of experience
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  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Kang Dong Ho has been perfecting Dental Implant procedures since 2006, ensuring a wealth of expertise.
  • Renowned Clinic: Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic is known for its specialization in Dental Implants, attracting patients globally.
  • Expert Medical Staff: The clinic's staff brings over 15 years of experience to provide exceptional Dental Implant care.
  • International Recognition: With a patient base from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia, and more, the clinic is a trusted international choice.
  • Dedicated to Dental Excellence: Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic focuses on advanced dental services, ensuring cutting-edge Dental Implant treatment.
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$11080

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Very expensive at the clinic, too.

Dental Implant Overview in Republic of Korea

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Surgery Time - 1 hour
Stay in the country - 2 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - Local anesthesia
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Types of Dental Implant
  • This therapy replaces missing teeth using small, metal posts, ensuring a natural look and easy chewing.

  • This therapy involves placing an artificial tooth root and crown to restore a missing tooth, offering durability and natural appearance.

  • The procedure installs a prosthetic tooth root and connector for a false tooth, enhancing oral health and smile.

  • The procedure replaces missing teeth for improved function and appearance, using Swiss-made, high-quality materials.

  • The procedure enhances oral function and aesthetics using high-quality, tailor-made artificial tooth roots placed into the jawbone.

  • This therapy replaces missing teeth, using specific implants that bond naturally with jawbone for enhanced oral health.

  • This therapy replaces missing teeth, using high quality metal implants in your jawbone, providing durable results.

  • This therapy involves surgically inserting artificial tooth roots to replace missing teeth, providing a strong, natural-looking result.

  • This therapy inserts a type of artificial tooth directly into the jawbone, providing a natural, durable solution.

  • The procedure places a custom-fit frame under gums and atop jawbone, offering robust support for artificial teeth.

  • This procedure implants teeth anchors through the jawbone and gum for superior dental prosthetic stability.

  • This therapy sets implants into cheekbones, providing support for dentures, offering a solution for severe bone loss.

  • This therapy replaces missing teeth in two stages.

  • These implants anchor into jaw"s basal bone, offering a tooth replacement process, notably swift, minimally invasive, and rehabilitation-effective.

  • This therapy places angled dental implants in the jawbone, enhancing bone-to-implant contact and chewing efficiency.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Arrive and enjoy a VIP transfer to the clinic.
  • Consult with a maxillofacial surgeon about your dental implant.
  • Perform any pre-operation tests if required by the surgeon.

Day 2

  • Undergo the dental implant surgery, which lasts for 2-3 hours.
  • The procedure involves anesthesia, typically local anesthesia.
  • Implantation of BEGO, a high-quality dental implant, takes place.

Day 3-7

  • Stay in the country for post-operation monitoring.
  • Follow-up consultation with the surgeon to check the implant.

Week 2-4

  • Continue with soft diet and oral hygiene routine.
  • Start to gradually return to normal activities.

Week 5-8

  • Return to work and other activities as tolerated.
  • Visit your local dentist for checkups and cleaning.

Week 12

  • Experience the final result of your dental implant.
  • Enjoy your new smile with a lifetime warranty.

Please note that each patient"s case is unique, and the timeline may differ based on individual factors and recovery speed.

What patients like:

  1. Cost. The Dental Implant price in Republic of Korea ranges from 1584$ to 11080$. This is more affordable compared to the average price of Dental Implants in the United States which is around $4000.
  2. Doctor’s professionalism. Patients appreciate the high level of professionalism shown by Korean dentists. Many of these dentists are members of international dental organizations and have undergone extensive training in implantology.
  3. Service level. The quality of service provided in Korea is highly appreciated by patients. The staff is known to be friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
  4. Dental Implant efficacy. The modern techniques used in Korea result in successful dental implant procedures. Patients report high satisfaction with the outcome of their dental implants.
  5. Logistics. Patients appreciate the smooth logistics offered by Korean dental clinics. Many clinics provide transportation for international patients and assistance in arranging accommodations.

What patients don't like:

  1. Language Barrier. Some patients have reported difficulties in communication due to language differences.
  2. Waiting time. Due to the high demand for dental implants in Korea, some patients have reported long waiting times to get an appointment.
  3. Follow-up care. Some international patients have found it challenging to receive follow-up care once they've returned to their home country.

How Much Does Dental Implant Cost in Republic of Korea? Find Out Now

updated 3/27/2024
The average price of Dental Implant in Republic of Korea is $4816, the minimum price is $1584, and the maximum price is $11080.
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United States of America
Turkey
Mexico
Basal implant ---
Dental Implant from $1500 from $433 from $1171
Dental Implant with Abutment -from $411 from $297
Endosteal implant ---
In-Kone Tekka Dental Implants -from $377 from $767
Installation of a dental implant with crown from $4500 from $9617 from $1500
Mini dental implant from $500 from $80 from $200
Mis Dental Implants -from $269 from $680
Nobel Biocare Dental Implants -from $431 from $767
Simple Swiss Dental Implants -from $415 from $767
Straumann Dental Implants from $4500 from $774 from $767
Subperiosteal implant ---
Tilted implant ---
Transosteal implant ---
Two stage dental implant from $3100 from $280 -
Zygomatic implant -from $539 -
The total cost is calculated individually. It may range depending on your medical issue, doctor's qualification, procedure complexity and related complications (if they occur). You’ll get the exact price for a plastic surgery procedure after a consultation with a doctor.
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Discover the Best Dental Implant Clinics in Republic of Korea: 10 Verified Options and Prices
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Seoul Today Dental Clinic
Republic of Korea, Goyang
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doctor Yu Ho Doh
9 years of experience
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Seoul Today Dental Clinic is a private single-specialty dental medical center located in Goyang, Republic of Korea. The team is dedicated to dental treatment. Seoul Today Dental Clinic serves both adults and children. 16,000+ patients visit Seoul Today Dental Clinic to get medical care every year. Conveniently located 30-40 minutes from Incheon International Airport, Seoul Today Dental Clinic is a destination for top-tier dental care in Seoul. The multilingual team of dentists, most of them graduates of elite U.S. universities and Seoul National University Dental School, provides a variety of services, such as same-day extractions and prosthetics, implant treatment, and orthodontics. With the state-of-the-art facilities, including an on-site lab, we cater to both short-term travelers and those on dental tourism. Patients from Europe & Commonwealth, Asia and USA, Canada, Australia visit the clinic most often.

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S-plant Dental Hospital
Highest-Rated Clinic for Dental Implant
Republic of Korea, Seoul
4
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S-Plant Dental Hospital is an outstanding specialized medical facility in Seoul, South Korea.

Dental implants, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, and root canal treatments are the primary focuses of S-Plant Dental.

Over 23,000 dental implants have been performed for 11 years of S-Plant doctors practice.

Dentists use the uniquely designed 3D-modeling method to perform surgeries. It helps to reduce the risk of complications and speed up recovery.

International patients from 40 countries choose S-plant Dental Hospital. Most of them are from South Asia.

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Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
Republic of Korea, Seoul
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18 years of experience
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Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic is a private dental and plastic surgery medical center located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The clinic specializes in various dental services, including dental implants, ceramic crowns, dental laminates, teeth whitening, cum contouring surgery, and orthodontics. The medical staff boasts over 15 years of experience, providing you with top-notch care. Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic serves both adults and children. An international patient flow mainly comes from Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia, and other countries.

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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
Republic of Korea, Seoul
5
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

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Gangnam Severance Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Gangnam Severance Hospital is a large multidisciplinary medical center in Seoul, South Korea. The hospital specializes in oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiology, and check-up (complex diagnostics).

Gangnam Severance Hospital has received JCI accreditation, a global organization that evaluates the clinics across the globe for safety and high-quality medical services. That means the hospital complies with international healthcare standards.

The hospital is the 1st in South Korea to perform lung transplant.

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Chung-Ang University Hospital
Republic of Korea, Seoul
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Chung-Ang University Hospital is one of the well-known medical facilities in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Neurology, Dentistry, Weight Loss Surgery are the strongest specialties. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Chung-Ang University Hospital for healthcare.
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Daegu Catholic University Medical Center
Republic of Korea, Daegu
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Daegu Catholic University Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Daegu, Republic of Korea. Neurology, Dentistry, Weight Loss Surgery are the strongest specialties. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Daegu Catholic University Medical Center for healthcare.
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Sun Medical Center
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Sun Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. Neurology, Dentistry, Weight Loss Surgery are the strongest specialties. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Sun Medical Center for healthcare.
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Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital
Republic of Korea, Goyang
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Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital is one of the well-known medical facilities in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Neurology, Orthopedics are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital for healthcare.
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Hanyang University Medical Center
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Hanyang University Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Neurology, Dentistry, Weight Loss Surgery are the strongest specialties. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Hanyang University Medical Center for healthcare.
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A night in a 5-star hotel breakfast included — $200. A night in a 4-star hotel breakfast included — $120. A night in a 3-star hotel breakfast included — $80. Lunch & dinner — $40.
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For citizens of the UK and the USA: visa is not required.
For citizens of other countries — please visit ivisa.com to find more details on entry requirements to South Korea.
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PayPal, cash, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard).
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Get a Medical Assessment for Dental Implant in Republic of Korea: Select Your Expert from 3 Experienced Doctors

Yu Ho Doh
Republic of Korea, Goyang
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Dentist
9 years of experience
Seoul Today Dental Clinic
Dr. Yuho Doh earned double Bachelor's degrees in Neuroscience and Applied Math and Statistics from Johns Hopkins University before completing his studies in dentistry at Seoul National University, College of Dentistry. He also holds a specialty degree in General Dentistry, which has enabled him to provide comprehensive dental care to patients. Dr. Doh's dedication to excellence is evident in his ongoing efforts to expand his knowledge and skills in his field. Through his academic and professional pursuits, Dr. Doh has established himself as a trusted and highly qualified dental practitioner.Read more
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Young Bum Lee
Republic of Korea, Goyang
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Dr. Young Bum Lee is a highly accomplished dentist with a deep commitment to excellence in patient care. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry at the University of Toronto, he went on to study dentistry at Seoul National University, College of Dentistry. Dr. Lee has a passion for helping his patients achieve optimal oral health through personalized, high-quality care. He is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry and is committed to providing exceptional service to his patients.Read more
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FAQ about Dental Implant in Republic of Korea

What is Dental Implantation?

Teeth implantation is a type of dental prosthetics when doctors completely restore a missing tooth or teeth. Both roots and dental crowns are restored. Dental implantation is especially useful for adentia (tooth loss) treatment.

Our self-assurance relies heavily on physical characteristics. The feeling of missing something may be irritating and disagreeable, notably when it refers to a part of your body like teeth. Dental implants might be our allies if you lost one or more teeth by reason of injury or ageing, and have a yearning to tackle this problem.

People worldwide constantly apply for the medical service to install dental implants, and their number counts to 300,000 per year.

Dental implant surgery is the most preferable procedure for thousands of people who want to enhance their appearance and chewing ability to benefit from life in its entirety. A gorgeous and healthful smile is something you will get after the decision to get dental implants.

This article answers on the most popular topics about dental implants — their types, stages, duration of dental implant surgery, recovery time, and more.

What Are Top-picked Dental Implants Types? Brief Overview

Dental implants are the long-term solution to substitute your broken teeth with the new ones by placing artificial tooth roots. This oral procedure has a high success rate of approximately 98%. If you lost a tooth due to trauma or deep tooth decay, it is the key to bringing back the original look of your smile.

Before the decision to place a dental implant, learn more about its classification and find the best option suited for you. Modern surgical dentistry does not stay still, so now you have choice to pick the best among top 3 dental implant types offered:

  • Endosteal implants. It is the most sought-after implant option for patients due to its safety and effectiveness. An endosteal implant serves as an artificial root to carry a replacement tooth. This type of procedure requires a healthy jawbone to fuse the post with it. It begins with the insertion of titanium screws also called orthopedic implants into the jawbone, replacing the natural root with artificial ones. The healing process of soft tissues and bones can take a couple of months before placing the artificial teeth. Despite it, this type of procedure gives the most natural looking result and an excellent functionality.
  • Subperiosteal implants. This type of dental implant surgery may be an excellent alternative to the endosteal method. This implant is fixed under the gum into the bone’s top. The metal construction is placed under the gum, which heals and then holds the frame. This type of procedure is used when a patient has not enough jawbone or doubts about providing intensive dental implant surgery. It has a shorter treatment period but less level of stability due to the implant placement: not in the jawbone but at the top of the bone. That’s why you should ask the dentist whether this type fits you.
  • Zygomatic implants. This method of dental implant surgery is rarely used due to its complexity. It requires the placement of the implant into the cheekbone if the patient has not enough bone tissue in the upper jaw. It would be best if you discussed all questions with a dental specialist, who will explain all pros and cons of this method and may suggest a different way to manage your situation.

These methods are the most commonly practised in dental medicine. Dental implants are the best alternative to dental bridges and dentures for a lot of reasons. Below you can find the answer to why you should prefer dental implants. However each case is individual, and only after a thorough dental survey is possible to pick out appropriate solutions for your case.

What Are the Advantages of Dental Implants?

Dental implants bring benefits that dental bridges or dentures cannot offer. It is the lifetime option, with a need to replace only the crown in approximately 15 years or more (for instance, its alternatives must be replaced every 5-7 years). However, the primary implant benefit is that they act like natural teeth. Properly installed implant units feel and look the same like healthy teeth.

What’s more, dental implants have some more extra benefits. Explore them below:

  • Better speech abilities. Alternatives to dental implants mentioned above can affect your pronunciation due to sliding. But it does not relate to implants themself. Dental implants have the same functionality and feel like natural teeth, which enhance the ability to speak correctly without missounds.
  • Better eating ability. Since a dental implant is placed directly into the jawbone with the post, you can bite your favourite food with the same force as natural teeth. Other options will not give you the same result and can cause difficulties during chewing.
  • No sliding. Artificial teeth (like dentures) may cause speaking, eating, and self-esteem problems. It may be shifting or slipping, making you uncomfortable. Dental implants are firmly fixed and will not let you down when you are in public.
  • No change to face shape. Teeth naturally help to support our face structure. And when we have a missing tooth, we lose the component, which minimizes the facial shape changes. Dental implants become your supporter in all ways, even for your face contour.
  • No bone loss. Dental implants are the only option that both replaces the natural tooth and root with artificial ones plus fixes the issue of bone deterioration

Thus, dental implants are the most effective solution to manage issues of damaged or missing teeth compared to other options available on the dental market.

Who Performs Dental Implants?

If your gum tissue and bone are healthy, and you have no periodontal disease or chronic disorders such as diabetes or heart issues, you are a good candidate for dental implant surgery.

But who is eligible to perform such a procedure? There is no classification for covering only dental implants. Dental specialists can provide such services based on their experience and knowledge. Two hundred two thousand practising dentists in the USA are members of dental associations and can perform the oral implant procedure.

In case you have a bite or cosmetic challenge or miss multiple teeth, you need to seek the services of an oral surgeon and periodontist with solid qualifications. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the most reliable specialists for placing dental implants due to their specialization. Periodontists manage teeth structure support and may be essential or optional to help the dentist in implant surgery performance. These professionals must prepare a customized treatment plan according to your needs.

How Do Specialists Implant the Teeth?

  1. During the first visit, a dentist assesses the condition of the patient's gums, jawbone, remaining teeth and develops a treatment plan. Therefore, it is necessary to take a panoramic x-ray that shows all dental issues. If there are ambiguities, the doctor may recommend a jaw study on a CT scan.
  1. Dentists fix the dental implant, like the natural root, in the bone.
  1. The patient is under local anesthesia. The specialist makes an incision in the gum where the tooth is missed to expose the bone.
  1. The dentist makes a hole in the bone with a special sterile drill. After that, the doctor screws and fixes the artificial root in the bone and suturing the incision.
  1. A week after the procedure, the patient undergoes the examination. The dentist removes the stitches.
  1. Depending on the initial state of the bone, in 3-6 months after the tooth implantation, the expert creates a dental crown of individual shape and color.
  1. The tooth can be attached to the implant with a special cement or screw. Screw fixation is most often used so that, if necessary, the prosthesis can be easily removed and repaired.

See the whole process in the video.

Who Needs Dental Implants?

Teeth implantation is the most effective option for people with:

  • one or more teeth loss
  • the several teeth in a row absence
  • no extreme teeth in the row
  • complete adentia (when all teeth are missing).

For some people, dental implants are the most comfortable way to restore lost teeth; for others — this way is the only one possible. Conventional dentures and bridges are not suitable for those who suffer from diseases of the oral mucosa, have weak alveolar processes, and suffer from nausea while wearing conventional prostheses.

How Do Dental Implants Look Like?

A dental implant is the most natural way to restore absent teeth. Before the implant process, you must consult your dentist and ask all questions to allay all fears and doubts. A dental implant consists of three components:

  • The implant base (screw). It is made of titanium or other materials compatible with the body and has a natural look. These materials comply with the international standards of the field’s leading organizations, such as the International Organization for Standardization. The screw is used to fuse with the jawbone (surgical site) and to provide a strong base for the implant.
  • The abutment (connector). It usually has the shape of an octagon or hexagon and is used to fix the crown of the implant.
  • The implant crownIt is placed on the top and is usually made of ceramic material. The dentist will choose the size and color of the crown to match your existing teeth. As a result, you will have solid false teeth that feel and look like natural ones.

What Are the Results after the Procedure?

In 95-97% of cases, the dental implant is accepted. However, implant rejection is the most significant risk. Rejection may happen because of:

  • systemic diseases (AIDS, HIV, diabetes, hypertension)
  • installation of low-quality implants
  • non-compliance with doctor's recommendations after implantation (excessive load of the implant, poor oral hygiene, smoking)
  • medical error.

Throughout the entire period of implant engraftment, the patient should regularly visit a dentist.

How Long Is the Dental Implant Recovery Process?

An average period of recovery after teeth implantation procedure lasts about 1-2 months. However, that depends on each patient’s case. In general, the duration of recovery depends on:

  • number of implants installed
  • sinus lifting performing
  • bone grafting conducting.

What Are the Complications after the Dental Implant?

During the first days after the procedure, the following complications can occur:

  • implant rejection
  • pain
  • swelling
  • bleeding.

To avoid severe complications after the procedure, follow the doctor’s recommendations. Eat soft food, do not smoke or drink alcohol. Get painkillers if the pain is unbearable. In several days the discomfort will go away.

What Is a Dental Implant Procedure?

A dental implant operation is a type of restorative dentistry surgical procedure to replace one or several teeth. It consists of different stages, including root canal treatment, implant site preparation, bone augmentation in case of bone loss, implant crown placement, and a few others to substitute real teeth.

The procedure is suitable for patients with healthy jaw bone and gum and with no conditions affecting healing. It involves artificial tooth roots being placed into the jawbone. A dental implant procedure seems costly, but in some cases, it can be partially covered by dental insurance. You should contact your insurance carrier to learn all the details of your policy — does it spread on dental operations, and how can you get the repayment. If you are looking for more affordable offers, please, contact the Bookimed team. We will find the most suitable options in the shortest period.

What Are the Stages of Dental Implant Surgery?

Once you decide you need dental implants to improve your health and appearance, having known the types and looks of implants, you should learn more about each step you must take on this journey. Here are five stages of dental implant surgery:

  1. The consultation. To gain the most efficient and desired result with dental implants, ones should follow a precise treatment plan. It is implemented during the first stage of the dental implant procedure while taking initial consultation with your dentist. The specialist will provide you with the full information on the treatment — durations, costs, and recommendations — according to your medical history and mouth CT scan.
  2. The preoperative examination. To avoid all risks related to surgical procedures, your dentist should provide a medical evaluation of your health conditions. Skipping this step may lead to infection, improper healing, or failure in dental treatment.
  3. The dental implant procedure. Before dental implant placement, the dentist will examine your jawbone. If it is necessary (it’s too soft or not enough), you must take one more step prior to the implant procedure — bone grafting. A bone graft is a solution to repair damaged bones or replace missing ones used as a part of dental implant procedures. During this stage, the specialist will cut the gum and drill the bone to place the post (metal implant). The dentist will place a temporary crown or crowns to heal the mouth after the procedure. It is usually done under general or local anesthesia, depending on the number of replacement teeth.
  4. The operation follow-up. You must follow some prescriptions and recommendations for up to 6 months to prepare your mouth for permanent teeth implants. It is necessary to visit your dentist regularly and make checkups to follow the process of healing.
  5. The permanent teeth placement. The last and the happiest part of the dental implant procedure is the moment you come to your dentist to fit your permanent crowns. It will replace temporary ones, allowing you to smile to the fullest.

How Long Does a Dental Implant Process Take?

All these stages take your patience and time. The dentist defines the duration of each dental implant step, and on average, it is as the following:

  • 1-1,5 hours for the consultation;
  • 15-30 minutes for the tooth extraction (if needed), and 0-3 months for the extraction healing;
  • up to 4 months to heal after the bone grafting;
  • 1-3 hours for the implant dentistry;
  • 3-6 months for the healing period;
  • one hour for the permanent crown placement.

It is the approximate duration of each step, and your dental team may define the final period based on your case. You can get all answers on the procedure’s terms during the first consultation.

How Long Is Recovery after Dental Implants?

Swelling, pain issues, or minor bleeding are the common parts of the healing process after the dental implant procedure. Each case differs, and it is not easy to guess how long it will last. The time of recovery may vary depending on the number of teeth to be extracted or implanted, the location of implants (upper or lower jawbone), the need for bone grafting, and even your hygiene habits. But on average, the complete recovery is over in 4-6 months. It is a term enough to make a dental implant be well-fixated in the bone.

There are some tips to minimize the recovery period and support your body in this time. For example, you can place ice packs to reduce pain, rinse the mouth with salted water, and eat soft and cold foods. You must also avoid smoking tobacco and drinking beverages or alcohol for several days to save the root canals from infection.

Is a Tooth Implant a Painful Procedure?

Generally, the dental implant procedure is divided into two phases: surgery itself and recovery. The first one is not painful, as the dentist will use a general or local anesthetic or some sedatives to numb the mouth for the whole operation. All the processes — incision, drilling, and installation of an implant — will not cause discomfort.

You may feel some pain just after the surgery and during the recovery period. But in most cases, it lasts only for a few days. You can manage this by taking some pain medications and following the dentist’s instructions on teeth care.

How to Care for Dental Implants?

Dental implants have many benefits, including improving your chewing ability and smile. Since you get the procedure, you should be aware of the proper care of your new teeth. There are some bits of pieces of advice on how to look after dental implants:

  • clean it twice a day with a soft toothbrush and low-abrasive toothpaste;
  • floss every day;
  • avoid hard food like caramel or fried fruits in order not to damage the implant;
  • visit the dental office regularly to make sure everything is in its place.

Can Dental Implants Be Done in One Day?

Despite the ordinary dental implant procedure taking time, there is an option of same-day implants, which must be discussed with your dentist. If you have appropriate health conditions, the oral specialist may place the implants, connectors, and crowns just during one visit. It involves applying the latest dental techniques and strict planning to successfully integrate implants into the jawbone.

This method is optional since it has a high risk of complication and is less smooth for body adaptation.

Are Dental Implants a Major Surgery?

A dental implant is considered a minor surgery since it does not need a lot of invasive procedures to be done. It is a common oral surgery for restoring lost teeth, similar to tooth extraction. As mentioned above, in some cases, the dental implant requires additional procedures — bone grafting or sinus lift to provide more bone for implant support.

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Doctor is a graduate of Ege University, Faculty of Dentistry (2003-2009) and has experience in high-tech dental implant treatments, all-on-4/6/2, dental aesthetics, hollywood smile, smile design, laminate veneers, zirconia crowns, surgery, teeth whitening, teeth filling, root canals, and has attended numerous seminars, congresses, and courses.

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