Dental information in English

Sedation dentistry ("sleep dentistry") in Hannam-dong, Seoul — how it works at 1983 SAM Dental Clinic

Sedation dentistry (often called "sleep dentistry" in Korea) means dental treatment under conscious sedation — a lowered level of awareness in which you keep breathing on your own. At 1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with training in dental anesthesiology selects the sedative for each patient after a pre-treatment assessment and controls the depth with TCI (target-controlled infusion).

Afraid of the dentist? Anxiety-free dental care options in Hannam-dong, Seoul

If you are afraid of the dentist, you can first book a consultation without treatment. At 1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong, a pre-treatment assessment of your health and medications decides whether conscious sedation is suitable before any treatment is planned.

Dental implants in Hannam-dong, Seoul — 3D CT planning, bone grafting and optional sedation

At 1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong, dental implants are planned with 3D CT to check bone volume, bone quality and nerve position; when bone is insufficient, oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform bone grafting or a sinus lift, and implant surgery can be combined with conscious sedation for patients who are anxious about surgery.

Wisdom tooth extraction in Hannam-dong, Seoul — impacted wisdom teeth and oral surgery

Impacted wisdom teeth — lying sideways or buried in the gum or bone — are a core area of oral and maxillofacial surgery; at 1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong, the nerve position is checked with 3D CT first, and extraction can be combined with conscious sedation if you are anxious.

Dentists at 1983 SAM Dental Clinic, Hannam-dong — three generations of oral and maxillofacial surgery

1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong has continued oral and maxillofacial surgery across three generations since 1983; Director Dr. Geonju Lee and Dr. Seunghyun Lee (oral and maxillofacial surgery, conscious sedation) work with Dr. Yujin Seo (board-certified orthodontist, Invisalign provider) and Dr. Hyekyung Son (orthodontics).

Visiting 1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong — location, hours and how to book

1983 SAM Dental Clinic is at 2F, 65-3 Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Hannam-dong); it is open Mon/Tue/Fri 10:00–18:00, Thu 10:00–20:30 and Sat 10:00–14:00 (closed Wed, Sun and public holidays), and appointments are made by phone (+82-2-793-0455) or Naver Booking.