Implants — outcomes are determined by diagnosis

We show you the CT images and intraoral scanner data on-screen so you can see for yourself why treatment is recommended — or whether an alternative exists — before you decide.

Dr. Beauty Dental Hospital's clinical philosophy is to recommend only the treatments each patient truly needs, in a stepwise manner, with no over-treatment. Treatment plans are explained fully with imaging and proceed only with your informed consent.

Computer-controlled painless anesthesia is applied as standard, and IV sedation (sleep anesthesia) is available for highly anxious patients. A flapless minimally invasive approach — which minimizes gum incision — can be selected based on individual case suitability.

We analyze remaining bone volume precisely with 3D CT and then guide you toward the most appropriate approach. Options include bone grafting to augment deficient areas, or an All-on-X tilted placement to reduce the need for grafting. Bone-graft cases are detailed on a separate page (Implant Bone Grafting).

Please inform us of any history of diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, or bisphosphonate use before treatment. If the condition is adequately controlled, implants are known to be feasible in most cases; internal medicine co-management can be arranged if needed.

Dr. Beauty recommends only the treatments that are truly necessary, in a stepwise fashion after precise diagnosis. Implant costs vary with tooth condition, bone volume, and prosthetic material (zirconia / PFM, etc.); total costs are explained transparently during the consultation following the initial examination. Patients 65 and older may be eligible for National Health Insurance coverage for implants; applicable conditions and co-payment rates will be confirmed together during pre-treatment consultation. Non-covered fee schedules are available by item on the hospital website under Community.

With proper oral hygiene and check-ups every 3–6 months, implants are known to last 10–20 years or longer. The titanium fixture itself does not corrode; the crown on top may need replacement every 10–15 years in some cases.

Osseointegration after placement typically takes 4–6 months in the upper jaw and 2–3 months in the lower jaw. If bone grafting is required, an additional 4–6 months may be needed. A temporary restoration is provided during treatment so eating and aesthetics are not compromised.

An implant root has no nerve, so it cannot develop cavities. However, gum inflammation (peri-implantitis) progresses more rapidly than periodontitis around natural teeth, making regular gum care especially important. Because pain is rarely an early warning sign, regular check-ups have a major impact on implant longevity.

Watch for swollen gums, bleeding when brushing, or reddish-darkening of the gum around the implant. Early-stage peri-implantitis rarely causes noticeable symptoms, so check-ups every 3–6 months are reported to be the most reliable prevention. Smokers and diabetic patients are known to experience faster progression and require extra vigilance.

Every 3 months during the first year, then every 6 months once the implant is stable. Check-ups assess gum condition around the implant, occlusal balance (T-scan), and crown wear. Check-up visits are non-covered; general scaling is covered once per year under National Health Insurance for patients 19 and older.

Yes, but smoking is the single greatest risk factor for osseointegration failure, increasing the failure rate 2–3 times. Nicotine constricts blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the jawbone. We strongly recommend refraining from smoking for at least 2 weeks before and 8 weeks after the procedure.

Brush 2–3 times daily and use interdental brushes or a water flosser, just as you would for natural teeth. Implants cannot develop cavities, but the surrounding gum can become inflamed (peri-implantitis), so professional cleaning and check-ups every 3–6 months are essential.