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

1983 SAM Dental Clinic · Updated 2026-10-12

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.

At 1983 SAM Dental Clinic in Hannam-dong, oral and maxillofacial surgeons plan implants with 3D CT, carry out bone grafting or sinus lift when bone is insufficient, and can combine implant surgery with conscious sedation for anxious patients. Crowns are made with CAD/CAM equipment.

What is checked before an implant

  • Height, width and density of the jawbone — checked with 3D CT
  • Distance to the lower jaw nerve canal and the upper jaw sinus
  • Gum inflammation — treated first if present
  • General health and medications (for example blood thinners)

If you have been told you do not have enough bone

If a tooth was lost long ago or gum disease has progressed, there may not be enough bone to support an implant. Bone can be added with a bone graft, or — for upper back teeth — the sinus membrane can be lifted and the space filled with bone (sinus lift).

These preparatory surgeries belong to oral and maxillofacial surgery, and at the clinic a specialist carries them out from diagnosis to surgery.

Implants with sedation

Extractions and implants are among the treatments patients fear most. Combining implant surgery with conscious sedation aims to reduce anxiety and the memory of sound and vibration during the procedure.

It is mainly considered for longer cases, such as placing several implants at once or combining an implant with a bone graft.

Treatment flow

  1. 1

    Diagnosis

    3D CT and an oral examination are used to plan bone condition and implant position.

  2. 2

    Bone augmentation (if needed)

    Bone grafting or sinus lift creates the conditions for placement.

  3. 3

    Implant placement

    The implant is placed at the planned position and angle. Sedation can be combined.

  4. 4

    Crown

    After the implant has bonded with the bone, the crown is made with CAD/CAM equipment and fitted.

  5. 5

    Maintenance

    Regular check-ups and cleaning help prevent peri-implantitis (inflammation around the implant).

Frequently asked questions

Q. How long does an implant take?
A. It depends on your bone, but it usually takes several months after placement for the implant to bond with the bone. A bone graft can extend this. The expected schedule is explained after diagnosis.
Q. How much do dental implants cost in Hannam-dong?
A. Cost depends on the number of implants, whether bone grafting or a sinus lift is needed, and the type of crown, so it is explained after a 3D CT examination. When comparing estimates, check what each one includes (diagnosis, grafting, crown and follow-up).
Q. Can I have an implant if I have diabetes?
A. Often yes, if blood sugar is under control. Your medications and general health are reviewed, and the plan is made in cooperation with your physician where needed.
Q. Can the tooth be extracted and the implant placed on the same day?
A. Sometimes. Depending on the tooth and bone, immediate placement may be possible, or a healing period may be needed first. This is decided after 3D CT diagnosis.

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