For many patients, the implant surgery itself is the most nerve-racking part of treatment. Knowing what actually happens on placement day at Seoul Top Dental Hospital makes it far less daunting.
Before the drill touches anything
Placement follows a plan fixed in advance from CT imaging — position, angle and depth are already decided. Local anaesthesia numbs the area completely; for anxious patients, sedation options can be discussed beforehand.
The placement itself
The gum is opened, a channel is prepared in the bone, and the implant fixture is placed — commonly guided by a surgical template for accuracy. A single implant typically takes well under an hour of chair time; multiple implants are scheduled accordingly.
The rest of the day
Gauze pressure, cold compresses and prescribed medication manage the first hours. Patients eat on the opposite side, avoid vigorous rinsing, and skip alcohol and smoking while the site begins healing. The hospital reviews the site at a follow-up before the osseointegration period begins.
Clinic in Korea helps international patients plan implant treatment and travel with Seoul Top Dental Hospital.