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GBR · Sinus lift · Socket preservation
Bone augmentation · Autograft / allograft / synthetic bone options · Sinus lift available
Rejected cases re-evaluated
Precision CBCT analysis
Age 65+ National Health Insurance
Eligibility pre-checked
Evening hours available
Mon & Thu until 8 PM
Definition
When jawbone volume is insufficient for stable implant placement, bone grafting procedures augment the deficient area before or simultaneously with implant surgery.
Common techniques include guided bone regeneration (GBR), which places a membrane over a bone graft material to guide new bone growth; sinus lift (maxillary sinus floor elevation) to add bone in the upper posterior jaw; and socket preservation to maintain bone immediately after tooth extraction.
The appropriate technique is selected based on CBCT analysis of the location, extent, and pattern of bone deficiency.
After grafting, a healing period of typically 4–6 months is required before implant placement, though in some cases implant and grafting can be performed simultaneously.
Benefits
Bone grafting typically requires an additional 4–6 months of healing before implant placement. In some cases, grafting and implant placement can be performed simultaneously, reducing overall time.
Bone grafting is performed under local anesthesia, so there is minimal pain during the procedure. Some post-operative swelling and discomfort are normal and managed with prescribed medication.
Graft materials may include synthetic bone substitute, processed allograft, or the patient's own bone (autograft), selected based on the clinical situation. The attending specialist will explain the options during consultation.
Sinus lift is required only when there is insufficient bone height between the upper jaw bone and the maxillary sinus floor. CBCT analysis determines whether sinus lift is needed for each case.
Patient cases
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AfterImplant
Full-arch Implant Case 1
Patient K. · 2023.09.12 ~ 2025.08.07
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AfterImplant
Full-arch Implant Case 2
Patient L. · 2024.10.29 ~ 2025.08.11
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AfterImplant
Full-arch Implant Case 3
Patient I. · 2025.04.26 ~ 2026.01.31
* Published with patient consent. Before/after photos are of the same patient under identical shooting conditions.
* Results may vary depending on the patient.
* Side effects such as pain, swelling, bleeding, or infection may occur after treatment.
Patient reviews are available on NAVER Place.
Who stands behind these answers
Hospital Director
Dr. Choi Yong-seok
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology · Integrated Dentistry · Implantology
“I believe the trust patients feel during treatment matters more than the result itself. Honest explanation and accurate diagnosis — that is where good dentistry begins.”
Director
Dr. Oh Song-hee
Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology · Integrated Dentistry · Oral Diagnosis
Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea) · Advanced General Dentistry Specialist (Korean credential; no US equivalent)
Director
Dr. Nam Yun-ju
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery · Implant Surgery · Wisdom Tooth Extraction
Board-Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea) · Fellow, Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
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