{"id":1070,"date":"2024-08-02T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T02:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/full-arch-implant-70s-digital-guide-case\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T23:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T14:52:11","slug":"full-arch-implant-70s-digital-guide-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/full-arch-implant-70s-digital-guide-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Full-Arch Implants in Seomyeon, Busan: A Case of a Patient in Her 70s Treated With a Digital Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-cover.png\" alt=\"Cover image: full-arch implant treatment process using digital technology\" class=\"wp-image-1053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-cover.png 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-cover-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-cover-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-cover-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hello.<br>This is Smile Digital Dental Clinic \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Some patients have lost many teeth and wear dentures, but because of the discomfort<br>they start thinking about dental implants.<br>In such cases, after checking the remaining teeth and the condition of the jawbone, whether the patient has been using dentures,<br>and the treatment direction the patient prefers, we can compare options such as using a few implants together with a denture<br>or a fixed restoration supported by implants,<br>and then make a treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Today we introduce the full-arch implant treatment process of a patient in her 70s<br>who visited us because her existing denture was uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-1\">She Visited Because Her Existing Denture Was Uncomfortable<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-2\">Full-Arch Implants Also Start With a Treatment Plan<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-3\">What Is a Digital Implant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-4\">We Tried In the Digital Guide Before Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-5\">We Placed Temporary Teeth on the Day of Surgery<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-6\">The Final Restoration Was Made About 3 Months Later.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-7\">If a Denture Is Uncomfortable, Are Full-Arch Implants the Answer?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 1<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Why the Patient Visited<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-before.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic X-ray before full-arch implant treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-before.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-before-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-before-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-before-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Panoramic X-ray before treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"289\" data-id=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-upper.jpg\" alt=\"Upper jaw before full-arch implant treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-upper.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-upper-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-upper-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"279\" data-id=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-lower.jpg\" alt=\"Lower jaw before full-arch implant treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-lower.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-lower-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-before-lower-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Intraoral photos before treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">She Visited Because Her Existing Denture Was Uncomfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The patient is a woman in her 70s.<br>About 4 to 5 years ago she had a new denture made, but she found it uncomfortable and said it was hard to use properly..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 2<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Diagnosis and Treatment Plan<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">At the first consultation, because of the cost of full-arch implant treatment,<br>she was initially considering placing implants in only some areas and using a partial denture.<br>as her first choice.<br>After examining her mouth, we explained each option: using a few implants with a denture,<br>and treating with an implant-supported fixed restoration.<br>After comparing the treatment methods and processes, she chose<br>a fixed implant restoration, and we proceeded with full-arch implant treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Full-Arch Implants Also Start With a Treatment Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scan.png\" alt=\"Checking the oral image with a 3D intraoral scanner\" class=\"wp-image-1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scan.png 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scan-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scan-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scan-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Intraoral scan before treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Full-arch implant treatment is not simply placing an implant<br>in every spot where a tooth is missing.<br>We check the remaining jawbone and the surrounding anatomy, and consider the position and bite of the teeth that will finally be made,<br>so that we plan together the position and number of implants needed<br>and the shape of the restoration.<br>For this patient, we checked her current oral condition using 3D CT and intraoral scan data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 3<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Treatment in Progress<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">What Is a Digital Implant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, using CT and intraoral scan data,<br>we planned the position and direction of the implants on the computer.<br>On the CT we check the jawbone and surrounding anatomy, and together with the intraoral scan data<br>we plan implant positions with the final restoration in mind.<br>At Smile Digital Dental Clinic, based on this data, Dr. Lee Geun-ho personally<br>plans the implant positions and makes the digital guide used in surgery.<br>This approach is also commonly called digital implants, guided implants, or navigation implants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A digital guide is a surgical aid that carries the implant position and direction planned on the computer<br>into the actual surgery.<br>However, using digital equipment or a guide does not mean<br>that there is no error at all in surgery.<br>During actual surgery, while checking the patient's bone and gum condition and how well the guide fits,<br>we have to consider the plan and the real situation together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-steps.png\" alt=\"Illustration of the steps of digital implant treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-steps.png 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-steps-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-steps-768x281.png 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-steps-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scanner.png\" alt=\"Digital implant intraoral scanning equipment\" class=\"wp-image-1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scanner.png 720w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scanner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scanner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-scanner-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-digital-implant.png\" alt=\"Illustration of the advantages of digital implants\" class=\"wp-image-1054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-digital-implant.png 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-digital-implant-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-digital-implant-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-digital-implant-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1060\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-1.jpg\" alt=\"Digital surgical guide fitted in the mouth, view 1\" class=\"wp-image-1060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-1.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1061\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Digital surgical guide fitted in the mouth, view 2\" class=\"wp-image-1061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-2.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-guide-fit-2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The digital guide fitted in the mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">We Tried In the Digital Guide Before Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The photos show the digital guide made before surgery fitted in the patient's mouth.<br>After confirming that the guide sat stably at the planned position,<br>we performed the implant surgery.<br>In an earlier post we explained that a digital implant does not require cutting the gum, but<br>using a digital guide does not mean every surgery is done without an incision.<br>Depending on the patient's remaining bone, gum condition, and whether bone grafting is needed,<br>a minimal incision or a gum incision may be necessary.<br>This case was also carried out according to the plan while checking the actual condition of the surgical site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-1.jpg\" alt=\"Intraoral photo right after full-arch implant surgery, view 1\" class=\"wp-image-1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-1.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-2.jpg\" alt=\"Intraoral photo right after full-arch implant surgery, view 2\" class=\"wp-image-1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-2.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-surgery-2-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Right after implant surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">We Placed Temporary Teeth on the Day of Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In full-arch implant treatment, we also have to consider the burden of the period without teeth<br>until the final restoration is completed after surgery.<br>For this patient, we planned the temporary restoration in advance using digital data before surgery.<br>After placing the implants, we checked how firmly they were anchored and the bite,<br>and placed the temporary restoration on the day of surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-temp-design.jpg\" alt=\"Digital design of the temporary teeth made on the day of surgery\" class=\"wp-image-1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-temp-design.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-temp-design-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-temp-design-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-temp-design-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Making the temporary teeth on the day of surgery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">However, having full-arch implant surgery does not mean that every patient can receive<br>fixed temporary teeth on the day of surgery.<br>This has to be decided after checking several conditions, such as the condition of the remaining bone, the initial stability of the implants, the number and position of implants, whether bone grafting is done,<br>and the bite.<br>Also, having temporary teeth in place does not mean that you can chew hard food freely like usual<br>right after surgery.<br>While the implants are bonding stably with the bone, care is needed with eating and use<br>so that excessive force is not applied to the treated area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"sdc-case-banner\" style=\"background:#000;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 8px\"><div style=\"font-size:.95rem;font-weight:700\">Treatment Stage 4<\/div><div style=\"border-top:2px dotted #888;width:60%;margin:8px auto\"><\/div><div style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\">Final Restoration (Before and After)<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-final.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic X-ray after the final full-arch implant restoration\" class=\"wp-image-1063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-final.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-final-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-final-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-pano-final-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Final implant restoration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1059\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-upper.jpg\" alt=\"Upper occlusal view of the final full-arch implant restoration\" class=\"wp-image-1059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-upper.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-upper-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-upper-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1057\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-lower.jpg\" alt=\"Lower occlusal view of the final full-arch implant restoration\" class=\"wp-image-1057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-lower.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-lower-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-lower-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1058\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-right.jpg\" alt=\"Right-side view of the final full-arch implant restoration\" class=\"wp-image-1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-right.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-right-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-right-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1055\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-front.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of the final full-arch implant restoration\" class=\"wp-image-1055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-front.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-front-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-front-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-left.jpg\" alt=\"Left-side view of the final full-arch implant restoration\" class=\"wp-image-1056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-left.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-left-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-full-arch-final-left-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">The Final Restoration Was Made About 3 Months Later.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This patient went on to the final restoration stage about 3 months after implant surgery.<br>This does not mean that full-arch implant treatment is finished in 3 months.<br>The treatment period can vary with the patient's remaining bone and bone quality, the initial stability of the implants,<br>whether and how much bone grafting is done, the condition of the upper and lower jaws, and the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, after checking the treatment process and recovery,<br>we were able to proceed with the final restoration about 3 months later.<br>Therefore, rather than simply comparing it with a typical treatment period,<br>it is more appropriate to see it as this patient's actual course of treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">If a Denture Is Uncomfortable, Are Full-Arch Implants the Answer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Not necessarily.<br>There is more than one way to treat a patient who has lost many teeth.<br>Depending on the remaining teeth and the condition of the jawbone, we can consider remaking the denture, using a few implants together with a denture, or planning an implant-supported fixed restoration, among<br>several other methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This patient in her 70s also came in at first thinking about<br>partial implants and a partial denture.<br>After the examination, we compared the possible treatment methods and, taking into account the direction she wanted,<br>chose full-arch implant treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In this treatment we proceeded in this order: treatment planning with CT and intraoral scan \u2192 making the digital guide \u2192 implant placement \u2192 temporary restoration on the day of surgery \u2192 follow-up \u2192 final restoration about 3 months later.<br>were carried out in this order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering full-arch implants, rather than only checking how many implants are placed and how quickly it is finished,<br>it is important to also check your current remaining bone and gum condition, the positions and number of implants needed,<br>whether temporary teeth can be placed, and the plan for the final restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The before-and-after photos in this case were published with the patient's consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Implant treatment methods and results vary from person to person. Pain, swelling, bleeding, or infection may occur after surgery, and the treatment method and period may differ depending on the patient's remaining bone and gum condition, general health, and whether bone grafting is done. Whether temporary teeth can be placed on the day of surgery is also decided after checking several conditions, such as the initial stability of the implants and the bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Related cases:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/full-arch-implant-sinus-lift-denture-case\/\">Full-Arch Implants in Seomyeon, Busan: Treating a 10-Year Denture Wearer With a Sinus Lift<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/full-arch-implant-ulsan-patient-same-day-temporary-case\/\">Full-Arch Implants in Seomyeon, Busan: A Patient From Ulsan With Same-Day Temporary Teeth<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/digital-implant-zirconia-crown-70s-case\/\">Full Implants With a Digital Guide in Busan Seomyeon: A Case of a Man in His 70s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Related information: <a href=\"\/en\/seomyeon-full-arch-implant\/\">Full-Arch Implants in Seomyeon<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/oneday-crown\/\">Same-day crown &amp; one-day restoration guide<\/a> \u00b7 General dental information is also available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kda.or.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean Dental Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-968x1024.webp\" alt=\"Map to Smile Digital Dental Clinic and office hours\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-968x1024.webp 968w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-283x300.webp 283w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-768x813.webp 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026-11x12.webp 11w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/sdc-directions-map-2026.webp 1219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The full-arch implant treatment process of a patient in her 70s who visited because her denture was uncomfortable: CT and intraoral scan planning, digital-guided surgery, temporary teeth on the day of surgery, and the final restoration about 3 months 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