{"id":920,"date":"2026-10-01T23:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/seomyeon-full-arch-implant\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T17:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:37:18","slug":"seomyeon-full-arch-implant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/seomyeon-full-arch-implant\/","title":{"rendered":"Full-arch implants"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\t\t\t
\n
\n
\n \t\t\tFull-Arch (Full-Mouth) Implants<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Full-Arch (Full-Mouth) Implants in Busan Seomyeon
The Wider the Treatment,
the More Planning Matters<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

For a full-arch (full-mouth) implant in Seomyeon, where many teeth have been lost or comprehensive implant treatment is needed, the positions of the multiple implants and their relationship to the final prosthesis are planned in advance using CT and intraoral scan data.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t

Are full-arch implants, whole-mouth implants, and complete-arch implants different treatments?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

The wording varies slightly, but these terms are used together to refer to restoring the teeth of a whole jaw, or of the entire mouth, with multiple implants, and their meanings overlap. Definitions and methods differ between clinics, so the actual scope of treatment is explained in detail after an examination.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\t01<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

When is a full-arch implant in Seomyeon considered?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

A full-arch implant in Seomyeon is considered when many teeth have been lost, or when the remaining teeth cannot all be preserved and a treatment plan for the entire mouth is needed. Because multiple implants must be placed at once, the overall plan carries far more weight than when individual teeth are treated one at a time.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n
\n \t\t\tIn cases such as<\/span>\n\t\t
\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tMany teeth have been lost<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe remaining teeth are in poor condition and a comprehensive treatment plan is needed<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tMultiple implants need to be placed at once<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\t02<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Why does advance planning matter in full-arch treatment?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

With multiple implants, not only each position but also the direction and spacing between them must work together. This is because the position of the final restoration has to be predicted in advance and the implants placed to match it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Using 3D planning and a surgical guide, implants can be placed at relatively accurate positions based on this plan, with the path of each implant aligned.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t03<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How does treatment proceed, from examination to placement?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

We capture the oral structure and bone condition as 3D data with an intraoral scanner and CT. Using this data, the director personally carries out the 3D simulated surgery and guide design, fabricates a patient-specific surgical guide with a 3D printer, and places the implants. Restorations are made with our in-house CAD\/CAM system.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

For the planning and fabrication process of digital guided implants, see the digital implant page<\/a>\u00a0for more detail.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n
\n \t\t\tSequence<\/span>\n\t\t
\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck oral structure and bone condition with CT and an intraoral scan<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t3D simulated surgery and guide design (by the director personally)<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tFabricate the surgical guide with a 3D printer<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tImplant placement using the guide<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tProvisional and final restorations made in-house with CAD\/CAM<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\t04<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Can a temporary tooth be placed on the day of surgery?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

When there is enough bone and the implants are firmly secured at placement, we place a temporary tooth on the day of surgery. Conversely, when bone is severely lacking and the implants cannot be adequately secured, or when extensive bone grafting is needed, a temporary tooth may not be possible on the day. Whether it is possible is decided after an examination and after confirming how firmly the implants are secured at placement.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t05<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Is bone grafting needed?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Because patients who need full-arch implants often have poor conditions inside the mouth, bone grafting is included in most cases. Whether it is needed, and to what extent, is decided individually after checking the amount and shape of bone on CT.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

For how long bone grafting adds when it is needed, see the implant bone graft timeline post<\/a>\u00a0for an explanation.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t06<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How long does treatment take?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

The time depends greatly on the condition of the bone. In patients with good bone, upper and lower full-arch implants have been completed in 3 to 4 months, while in patients who needed extensive bone grafting it has taken 7 to 8 months. Individual differences are large, so we advise on the exact timeline after an examination.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t07<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

How does Smile Digital Dental Clinic approach full-arch implants in Seomyeon?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Our clinic has been seeing patients in Seomyeon, Busan since 2018, and we have handled a wide range of cases, from single teeth to full-arch implants in Seomyeon. The director holds a doctorate in dentistry from Pusan National University and has served as faculty for one year each in the Department of Periodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry and the Department of Prosthodontics at Texas A&M University in the United States. However, this background does not mean results are guaranteed, and the treatment plan may vary depending on each individual's condition.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

For examples of full-arch implant treatment in Seomyeon, see the case of a patient in their 70s treated with a digital guide<\/a>, full-arch implant case of a man in his 70s<\/a>, denture and sinus lift case<\/a>, same-day temporary teeth case from Ulsan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

If you would like a consultation near Seomyeon Station, see the Seomyeon implant page<\/a>\u00a0for treatment and consultation information.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n

\n \t\t\t

Real Full-Arch Treatment Cases in Seomyeon<\/h2>\n\t\t
\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\tCASE 1<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\t\"\uc11c\uba74\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\tBefore<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n \t\t\t\"\uc11c\uba74\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\tAfter<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\tCASE 2<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\t\"\uc11c\uba74\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\tBefore<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n \t\t\t\"\uc11c\uba74\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\tAfter<\/span>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n
\n \t\t\t

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Q. Is guided surgery possible for full-arch implants?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A. Yes. The more implants a full-arch treatment involves, the greater the role of advance 3D planning that takes the final restoration into account, and of a surgical guide. The method applied is decided after an examination.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Q. Can every full-arch implant patient receive a temporary tooth on the same day?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A. No. It is possible when there is enough bone for the implants to be firmly secured, and it may not be possible when bone is severely lacking or extensive bone grafting is needed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Q. Is bone grafting always necessary for full-arch implants?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A. Because conditions inside the mouth are often poor, bone grafting is included in most cases, but whether it is needed and to what extent is decided individually after a CT examination.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Q. About how long does treatment take?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A. Depending on the bone, some cases have been completed in 3 to 4 months, and cases with extensive bone grafting have taken 7 to 8 months. Individual differences are large, so we advise after an examination.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Q. How is the cost explained?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A. The cost of full-arch implants varies with the number of implants, whether bone grafting is needed, and the type of restoration, so we explain it after an examination. To see why costs differ between clinics, see the implant price differences post<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Q. Can I just have a consultation first?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

A. Yes. Please contact us by phone (051-808-7528) or through the booking and inquiry page.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

For general information about implant treatment, see the Korean Dental Association<\/a>\u00a0website as well.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t

This post is for information about treatment methods, and results and duration may vary depending on each person's oral condition.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t

Things to check before deciding on full-arch treatment<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

If you are considering full-arch implants, it helps to first sort out whether your remaining teeth can be saved, what condition your gums and bone are in, and why your current denture or prosthetic feels uncomfortable. Rather than rushing, it is better to confirm your present condition accurately, understand the scope and order of the treatment you need, and then decide. In the consultation we go through your CT and intraoral photos together and explain them one by one.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n \t\t\t

What care is needed during and after treatment?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Right after placement you need to avoid hard food until the gums settle and care for your mouth in the way you were instructed. While you use a temporary tooth, you also come in at the scheduled times so we can check the condition. After the final prosthetic is placed, regular check-ups, scaling and proper brushing are important for keeping the gums around the implants healthy. The way you care for them may differ depending on the prosthetic method and your oral condition, so we explain it individually at your visit.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n \t\t\t

What do we talk about in the first consultation?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

In the first consultation we start by asking about your discomfort, your dental treatment history, any medication you take and your eating habits. Then we look at the condition of your teeth and bone together on intraoral photos and CT, and explain which treatment methods are possible and the advantages and disadvantages of each. When there are several options, we compare the differences in scope, duration and number of visits, and we wait for you to decide after thinking it over carefully. Our principle is not to recommend treatment that is not needed.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n \t\t\t

How often are check-ups needed after full-arch implants?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

The check-up interval depends on your oral condition and the prosthetic method, but in general we check the condition of the gums, the bite and the prosthetic at set intervals after an implant is placed. If you notice anything unusual, it is better to contact us right away instead of waiting for the scheduled date. The interval is explained individually at your visit.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n

\n
\n
\n \t\t\t

Wondering how full-arch implants apply to your case?<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t051-808-7528\n\t<\/a><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Feel free to call us with any questions.<\/p>\n\t\t

\n \t\t\t\n\tAppointments and Contact\n<\/a>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n
\n
\n
\n \t\t\t

Related pages<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

Cases page<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 see actual treatment cases.
Our doctor<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Dr. Lee Geun-ho, his training and approach to care.
same-day crowns and one-day restorations<\/a> \u00a0\u2014 the modelless prosthetic process.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\uc11c\uba74 \uc804\uccb4 \uc784\ud50c\ub780\ud2b8(\uc804\uc545\u00b7\ud480\uc544\uce58)\uce58\ub8cc \ubc94\uc704\uac00 \ub113\uc744\uc218\ub85d\uacc4\ud68d\uc774 \uc911\uc694\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4 \uc11c\uba74 \uc804\uccb4 \uc784\ud50c\ub780\ud2b8(\uc804\uc545\u00b7\ud480\uc544\uce58)\ucc98\ub7fc \uce58\uc544\uac00 \ub9ce\uc774 \uc0c1\uc2e4\ub418\uc5c8\uac70\ub098 \uc804\uccb4\uc801\uc778 \uc784\ud50c\ub780\ud2b8 \uce58\ub8cc\uac00 \ud544\uc694\ud55c \uacbd\uc6b0, CT\uc640 \uad6c\uac15\uc2a4\uce94 \ub370\uc774\ud130\ub97c […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"disabled","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-920","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=920"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1548,"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/920\/revisions\/1548"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}