Dr. Ilseop Ahn, a board-certified specialist in periodontics and integrated dentistry, diagnoses the condition of your gums and bone himself and takes responsibility for the whole process, from placing the implant to the crown and follow-up care.

With a CT scan we check the height and thickness of the bone and the distance to the nerve and the maxillary sinus, and we look at the surrounding teeth, gums and bite as a whole. If the gums are inflamed, we treat them first, and if there is not enough bone, we plan a bone graft as well.

The order is examination and treatment planning → implant placement → a waiting period until the bone and implant bond stably → impressions and attaching the crown → regular check-ups.

For front teeth we make a temporary tooth for appearance, and for back teeth we ask you to chew on the other side. It is important not to chew on that area until the implant has bonded stably with the bone.

For back teeth, which take strong chewing forces, we mainly use durable zirconia, and for front teeth, where appearance matters, we mainly use natural-looking materials such as all-ceramic. For front teeth in particular, the crown is made with the gum line and the color and shape of the surrounding teeth in mind, and Dr. Ilseop Ahn handles the crown stage himself.

A guided (navigation) implant is placed using a guide after the position and angle are planned in advance from a CT scan and an intraoral scan. A same-day implant is placed at the same time as the tooth is extracted, and is done only when the bone condition and initial stability are sufficient. For both methods, we check whether they are possible with a CT scan.

In Korea, people aged 65 or older can receive implant treatment covered by National Health Insurance. There are criteria for eligibility and the number of implants, so we check whether insurance applies during the consultation.

If the teeth on both sides already have large restorations or surgery is a burden, a bridge can be considered. However, a bridge requires reducing the teeth on both sides to connect them, so we decide on the right treatment after checking the condition of your teeth.

If a tooth has been missing for a long time, the neighboring teeth may tilt or the opposing tooth may drop down, changing the space and the bite. In such cases we also consider straightening the teeth with orthodontics before placing an implant, or closing the space with orthodontics so that no implant is needed.

Implants do not get cavities, but the surrounding gums can become inflamed. If you notice swelling, bleeding or looseness, it needs to be checked, and it is important to keep caring for the area around the implant with regular check-ups and scaling.

It is done under local anesthesia. For a few days after surgery there may be pain or swelling, and we prescribe medication when needed.

It depends on the condition of the bone and whether a bone graft is needed. After a CT scan, we give you an estimated period based on your condition.

Treatment is possible depending on how well the condition is controlled. Please tell us in advance about the medications you take and your current health.

We use Osstem implants.

We check how much bone is lacking and your general health, and judge whether an implant is possible with a bone graft. When needed, the implant is placed after the bone graft.

It may be done when there is not enough bone in the upper back-tooth area, and the method is decided after checking the bone height and the position of the maxillary sinus with a CT scan. After sinus surgery, please avoid blowing your nose hard, using straws and strenuous exercise for a while.