Implants

Based on The Barunface's non-covered fee schedule, an implant (Osstem) is 1,090,000 KRW, an implant (Dio·Dentis) is 980,000 KRW, and an implant (Straumann) is 2,000,000 KRW. National health insurance covers up to 2 implants for patients aged 65 and over; otherwise implants are non-covered. Based on our clinic's fee schedule, Osstem is 1,090,000 KRW, Dio·Dentis is 980,000 KRW, and Straumann is 2,000,000 KRW; bone grafts, digital guides, and sedation are separate. The exact cost will be provided after diagnosis. The exact total will be provided in writing after diagnosis.

Day of surgery – Day 3: Bite on gauze, apply ice packs, and eat soft food on the side opposite the surgical site. Take prescribed medication. Weeks 1–2: Stitches are removed. Brush gently around the surgical site, and avoid smoking and alcohol. Osseointegration period: Be careful with hard foods. Do not apply excessive force when using temporary teeth. After the prosthesis: Regular checkups every 6 months–1 year, and care with interdental brushes and a water flosser. If any problem occurs within the warranty period, visit the clinic right away. Recovery speed varies from person to person.

After implant surgery, bleeding, swelling, infection, abnormal sensation due to nerve damage, sinus inflammation, failure of osseointegration, peri-implantitis, and prosthesis fracture may occur. Smoking, diabetes, and osteoporosis medication can affect the success rate, so please let us know during your consultation. All surgeries and procedures may involve side effects such as bleeding, swelling, bruising, abnormal sensation, infection, asymmetry, and the possibility of revision surgery, and results and recovery speed vary from person to person. Please be sure to tell us about any general medical conditions, medications you are taking, and pregnancy during your consultation.

The procedure takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour per implant, and anesthesia is local anesthesia, with sedation (sleep anesthesia) if needed. At The Barunface, Dr. Sang-Hoon Lee, a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgeon, treats patients personally.

It takes about 2–3 months for the lower jaw and 3–6 months for the upper jaw, and if a bone graft is done, it may take an additional 3–6 months.

The surgery is done under local anesthesia, so there is almost no pain during the procedure. Discomfort for 2–3 days after surgery is controlled with prescribed medication. If you have strong fear, we recommend sedation (sleep anesthesia).

It is not needed if the bone width and height are sufficient. If they are insufficient, placing an implant without a bone graft reduces long-term stability, so we decide with CT and advise you accordingly.

A sinus lift is a surgery that raises the floor of the maxillary sinus (the empty space above the upper molars) and places bone graft material to secure enough bone height for an implant. It is frequently performed in oral & maxillofacial surgery.

If there is no infection and there is enough bone, the implant can be placed at the same time as the extraction. If the infection is severe, a healing period is allowed after extraction.

Many implants last more than 10 years, depending on care. Regular check-ups, scaling, and not smoking largely determine their lifespan.

The warranty is 2 years for Straumann implant fixtures, 1 year for Osstem, DIO, and Dentis fixtures, and 1 year for prosthetics. If an implant fails within 1 year, it is placed again and you pay only the bone graft cost. Conditions excluded from the warranty will be explained during your consultation.

For patients aged 65 and over, up to 2 implants per lifetime are covered by national health insurance with a 30% copayment. Bone grafts and sedation are not covered by insurance.

Yes, if your condition is well controlled. If you tell us in advance about the medications you take (especially anticoagulants and osteoporosis medications), we will plan your treatment in consultation with your physician.

Smoking increases the risk of failed osseointegration and peri-implantitis. We recommend not smoking for at least 2 weeks before and after surgery, and quitting altogether if possible.

It is an inflammation of the gums and bone around an implant. In the early stage it is treated with scaling and disinfection; as it progresses, surgical treatment is needed, and in severe cases the implant must be removed.

Yes. Fees are published in our fee schedule, such as 500,000 KRW for a prosthesis replacement and 700,000 KRW for a prosthesis and abutment replacement. Depending on the product, parts may be difficult to match.

For aesthetic areas such as the front teeth, a temporary tooth can be placed on the day of implant placement or after the stitches are removed. For molars, the final prosthesis is sometimes placed directly after osseointegration.

Titanium does not interfere with MRI scans.

Yes. There are methods that use just a few implants to support a fixed prosthesis or a denture. We plan according to the condition of your bone.

According to the fee schedule, it is 300,000 KRW per jaw. We recommend it especially when many implants are being placed or when the nerve canal is close.

We recommend it for patients with significant dental anxiety, a strong gag reflex, or those having several implants placed at once. According to the fee schedule, it is 300,000 KRW, and a guardian must accompany you on the day.

On the day of surgery, we recommend soft, cold foods; chewing on the opposite side for about 1 week; and, if a bone graft was done, soft foods for 2–4 weeks.

You should not apply force before osseointegration is complete. Please think of the temporary tooth as being for appearance only.

Just like natural teeth: brush 2–3 times a day, use interdental brushes and a water flosser, and have a check-up and scaling every 6 months to 1 year.