{"id":1586,"date":"2022-10-24T15:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T06:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/digital-guide-implant-90s-patient-occlusion-recovery-case\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T23:52:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T14:52:15","slug":"digital-guide-implant-90s-patient-occlusion-recovery-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/en\/digital-guide-implant-90s-patient-occlusion-recovery-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Implant in Seomyeon, Busan: Guided Surgery and Bite Recovery for a 90-Year-Old Patient"},"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-digital-guide-implant-90s-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Implant case using a digital guide, cover image\" class=\"wp-image-1563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-cover.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-cover-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hello.<br>From the heart of Seomyeon,<br>drawing tomorrow's smile,<br>this is Smile Digital Dental Clinic : )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">When planning dental implant treatment, it is not enough to simply place implants where teeth are missing;<br>the condition of the remaining teeth and the way the upper and lower teeth bite together must also be checked.<br>In particular, when several teeth have been missing for a long time, neighboring teeth may shift in position,<br>and opposing teeth may drift, leaving too little space to make the final prosthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For elderly patients as well, rather than judging whether implants are possible by age alone,<br><strong>overall health, current medications, the condition of the jawbone, the extent of surgery, and the burden of treatment, among other factors,<\/strong><br>must all be considered together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Today, I would like to introduce a case of a 90-year-old patient who had implant surgery using a digital guide,<br>performed in three stages, along with cavity treatment of the remaining teeth and bite adjustment,<br>all carried out together.<\/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\">A 90-year-old patient visited because eating was uncomfortable<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-2\">How should implant surgery be planned for an elderly patient?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-3\">How is a digital implant guide made?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-4\">The doctor personally designs the implant positions and the guide.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-5\">Surgery was divided into three stages using the digital guide.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-6\">Because teeth had been missing for a long time, the bite had also changed<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-7\">We checked and adjusted the bite space needed for the final prosthesis<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-8\">We completed prosthetic treatment of the implants and the remaining teeth<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-9\">What role did the digital guide play in this case?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sec-10\">Is implant treatment possible even at age 90?<\/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-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1564\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right.jpg\" alt=\"Right-side intraoral photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1565\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front.jpg\" alt=\"Front intraoral photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1566\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left.jpg\" alt=\"Left-side intraoral photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1567\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal.jpg\" alt=\"Upper jaw occlusal photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1568\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal.jpg\" alt=\"Lower jaw occlusal photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Initial intraoral photos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">A 90-year-old patient visited because eating was uncomfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The 90-year-old patient visited with their son.<br>Several teeth were missing, and the remaining teeth also had cavities and many areas with a damaged crown,<br>which made eating uncomfortable.<br>Some teeth had almost no crown left, with only the root remaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">First, we checked whether the remaining teeth could be preserved and the condition of the jawbone, and distinguished the areas that needed implants from the areas where existing teeth could be treated and kept.<\/p>\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<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-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic X-ray at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-18x8.jpg 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=\"773\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-plan.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic image with implant placement planned\" class=\"wp-image-1570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-plan.jpg 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-plan-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-plan-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-plan-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Using CT and a panoramic X-ray, we evaluated the condition of the jawbone at the planned implant sites.<br>In this patient, bone suitable for implants was found at the planned sites, so we planned to extract teeth that could not be preserved and place implants where needed.<br>That was our treatment plan.<br>For the remaining teeth that could be treated, we decided to restore them with resin and crowns,<br>among other options.<\/p>\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-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">How should implant surgery be planned for an elderly patient?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Implant surgery is not necessarily impossible just because a patient is elderly.<br>However, the patient's overall health, current medications, oral infection status, the extent of surgery, and the recovery process<br>must be fully considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This patient needed extractions and implants in several areas.<br>Rather than operating on every area at once, considering the patient's condition and the extent of treatment,<br>we performed implant surgery in a total of three stages, dividing the left and right sides.<br>Dividing surgery into stages is not necessary for every elderly patient.<br>The number and extent of surgeries may vary depending on each patient's conditions.<\/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\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"280\" data-id=\"1571\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-oral-scan.jpg\" alt=\"Intraoral scan screen taken with an intraoral scanner\" class=\"wp-image-1571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-oral-scan.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-oral-scan-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-oral-scan-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"386\" data-id=\"1572\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-digital-system.jpg\" alt=\"Introduction image of the 3D digital implant system at Smile Digital Dental Clinic\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-digital-system.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-digital-system-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-digital-system-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-digital-system-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Intraoral scan screen taken with an intraoral scanner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">How is a digital implant guide made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">For this patient, implant placement was planned using a digital guide.<br>First, the shapes of the teeth and gums were recorded as digital data with an intraoral scanner.<br>The intraoral scan can be used to check the shape and positional relationship of the teeth,<br>and as data for later prosthetic and surgical planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Next, the CT images and intraoral scan data were merged.<br>CT is used to check the shape of the jawbone and surrounding anatomical structures,<br>while the intraoral scan is used to check the surface shape of the teeth and gums.<br>Analyzing both sets of data together helps in planning the position and direction of implant placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Implant procedure using a guide<br>Let's look at the whole sequence in the photo below ^-^!<br>\u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-guide-workflow.jpg\" alt=\"Digital guided implant sequence: intraoral scan and CT merge, guide design, guide fabrication, and surgery using the guide\" class=\"wp-image-1573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-guide-workflow.jpg 702w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-guide-workflow-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-guide-workflow-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">1. Intraoral scan + CT merge  2. The doctor personally performs simulated surgery and makes the device (guide)  3. The guide is made in our in-house lab  4. Implant surgery is performed using the guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">The doctor personally designs the implant positions and the guide.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In every surgical case, the doctor personally reviews the CT and intraoral scan data and plans the implant<br>positions and directions.<br>When deciding implant positions, it is necessary to consider not only where there is bone, but also the surrounding anatomical<br>structures, the distance to the remaining teeth, and the position and bite relationship of the final prosthesis.<br>Based on the placement positions planned in the digital program, a guide for surgery was designed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Using the designed data, the surgical guide was made in our in-house dental lab.<br>The guide is a device that helps refer to and direct the planned position and direction of the implants during surgery.<br>However, using a digital guide does not mean the actual placement position will match the plan exactly, nor does it guarantee the surgical result.<br>During surgery, the fit of the guide and the patient's actual bone condition must be checked, and necessary judgments must be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"176\" data-id=\"1574\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-1.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic image after the first implant surgery\" class=\"wp-image-1574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-1.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-1-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-1-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"176\" data-id=\"1575\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-2.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic image after the second implant surgery\" class=\"wp-image-1575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-2.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-2-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-2-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"176\" data-id=\"1576\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-3.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic image after the third implant surgery\" class=\"wp-image-1576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-3.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-3-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-surgery-3-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photos or X-rays after implant placement at each stage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Surgery was divided into three stages using the digital guide.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Implants were placed at the planned sites using the prepared guide.<br>Because this patient needed treatment in several areas, surgery was not done all at once,<br>but divided into a total of three stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">During surgery, we checked the condition of the jawbone at each site and the initial stability of the implants,<br>among other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, the process also included using temporary teeth on the day of surgery.<br>Whether temporary teeth can be attached on the day of implant placement is decided by considering the initial stability of the implant,<br>the placement site, the bite conditions, and the patient's general condition.<br>Therefore, placing implants with a digital guide does not mean that every patient can receive temporary teeth<br>on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Also, attaching temporary teeth on the day of surgery does not mean that implant treatment<br>is completely finished that day.<br>Afterward, the healing of the implants must be checked and the final prosthetic treatment carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"412\" data-id=\"1577\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-upper.jpg\" alt=\"Intraoral scan screen showing upper jaw bite contacts by color\" class=\"wp-image-1577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-upper.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-upper-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-upper-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"368\" data-id=\"1578\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-side.jpg\" alt=\"Intraoral scan screen checking the side bite and prosthetic space\" class=\"wp-image-1578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-side.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-side-300x286.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-occlusion-scan-side-13x12.jpg 13w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Bite analysis before and after, or screen checking prosthetic space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Because teeth had been missing for a long time, the bite had also changed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Another important part of this patient's treatment was<br>the change in the bite relationship caused by long-term tooth loss.<br>When teeth remain missing for a long time, neighboring teeth may tilt, or opposing teeth that used to bite together<br>may move toward the empty space.<br>When such changes occur, there may not be enough space to make the final prosthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In this patient too, the upper and lower teeth bit tightly together in some areas,<br>so the prosthetic space needed to be checked and adjusted.<br>Using the intraoral scan data, we checked the positional relationship of the upper and lower teeth<br>and analyzed the bite.<br>The colored areas on the scan screen help show the distribution of bite contacts and how close the teeth are to each other.<br>The colors on the scan screen alone cannot accurately measure the actual bite force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">We checked and adjusted the bite space needed for the final prosthesis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In this patient, some teeth had moved, so the space available to make the final prosthesis<br>was limited.<br>Referring to the digital scan data, we identified the areas where prosthetic space was insufficient.<br>Then, evaluating the actual bite in the mouth and the condition of the remaining teeth together,<br>we adjusted the tooth shape and bite where needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What matters here is not simply grinding down every spot where the teeth touch a lot.<br><strong>It is deciding the extent of adjustment by considering together the space needed for the final prosthesis, whether the remaining teeth can be preserved,<br>and the bite relationship.<\/strong><br>In this case, along with implant placement, restorative treatment of existing teeth and bite adjustment were<br>carried out, and final prosthetic treatment followed.<\/p>\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<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Let's look at the before and after photos *^^*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"176\" data-id=\"1579\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-final.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic X-ray before treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-final.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-final-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-before-final-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"176\" data-id=\"1580\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-after-final.jpg\" alt=\"Panoramic X-ray after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-after-final.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-after-final-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-pano-after-final-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">1. Left photo - before treatment  2. Right photo - after treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1564\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right.jpg\" alt=\"Right-side intraoral photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-right-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1565\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front.jpg\" alt=\"Front intraoral photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-front-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1566\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left.jpg\" alt=\"Left-side intraoral photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-left-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Before treatment: right, front, and left photos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1581\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-right.jpg\" alt=\"Right-side intraoral photo after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-right.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-right-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-right-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1582\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-front.jpg\" alt=\"Front intraoral photo after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-front.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-front-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-front-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1583\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-left.jpg\" alt=\"Left-side intraoral photo after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-left.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-left-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-left-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">After treatment: right, front, and left photos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1568\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal.jpg\" alt=\"Lower jaw occlusal photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-lower-occlusal-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1584\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-lower-occlusal.jpg\" alt=\"Lower jaw occlusal photo after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-lower-occlusal.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-lower-occlusal-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-lower-occlusal-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">1. Left photo - before treatment  2. Right photo - after treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1567\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal.jpg\" alt=\"Upper jaw occlusal photo at first visit\" class=\"wp-image-1567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-first-upper-occlusal-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"258\" data-id=\"1585\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-upper-occlusal.jpg\" alt=\"Upper jaw occlusal photo after treatment\" class=\"wp-image-1585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-upper-occlusal.jpg 386w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-upper-occlusal-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-digital-guide-implant-90s-after-upper-occlusal-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">1. Left photo - before treatment  2. Right photo - after treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-8\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">We completed prosthetic treatment of the implants and the remaining teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Before treatment, several teeth were missing and the remaining teeth also had<br>areas that needed treatment.<br>According to the treatment plan, teeth that could not be preserved were extracted, and implants were placed where needed<br>using a digital guide.<br>For the remaining teeth, restorative treatment such as resin and crowns was performed depending on their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In the before and after photos, you can compare the prosthetic restoration of the missing tooth areas<br>and the changes in the remaining teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This patient was treated over about five months, from February to July 2022.<br>This is this patient's actual treatment period, and the same period<br>does not apply to other patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-9\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">What role did the digital guide play in this case?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A digital guide is a device that helps plan the position and direction of implant placement before surgery,<br>and refer to that plan during the actual surgery.<br>For this patient, the doctor personally merged and analyzed the CT and intraoral scan data and planned the placement positions,<br>and then the guide was made in our in-house dental lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, implants in several areas were placed in three stages,<br>while treatment of the remaining teeth and bite adjustment were also carried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">What matters in this case is not the fact that a digital guide was used itself, but that the treatment plan was made by considering the patient's jawbone<br>condition together with the position and bite relationship of the final prosthesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sec-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"color:#0b9b3f;font-size:1.15rem\">Is implant treatment possible even at age 90?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Whether implant treatment is possible cannot be judged by age alone.<br>Even for elderly patients, if overall health and oral conditions allow,<br>implant treatment can be considered.<br>Conversely, even younger patients may face limits in their treatment plan because of uncontrolled systemic disease, oral infection,<br>or insufficient jawbone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, what matters more than age itself is thoroughly checking each patient's health status and oral conditions and making an appropriate treatment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This patient came in with several teeth missing, but implants and<br>restorative treatment of existing teeth were carried out step by step, and the final prosthetic treatment was completed.<br>Even after implant treatment, it is important to regularly check the prosthesis, the surrounding gums, and the bite, and to keep up proper oral hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The photos of the treatment process and before and after treatment in this case are posted with the patient's consent.<br>Treatment methods and results vary from person to person. Whether implant surgery is possible and the treatment period may differ depending on overall health, current medications, the amount and shape of the jawbone, oral infection status, and bite conditions. After implant surgery, complications such as pain, swelling, bleeding, infection, and nerve damage may occur, and there is also a possibility that osseointegration of the implant is insufficient or that problems arise after prosthetic treatment. A digital guide is a device that assists surgical planning and does not guarantee the surgical result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">#BusanDigitalImplant #SeomyeonDigitalImplant #DigitalImplant #BusanGuidedImplant #SeomyeonGuidedImplant #GuidedImplant #NavigationImplant #BusanImplant #SeomyeonImplant #ElderlyImplant #SeniorImplant #90YearOldImplant #ImplantSurgeryProcess #ImplantGuideMaking #DigitalImplantGuide #ImplantBite #BiteAdjustment #IntraoralScanner #InHouseDentalLab #SeomyeonDentist #SmileDigitalDental<\/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-70s-digital-guide-case\/\">Full-Arch Implants in Seomyeon, Busan: A Case of a Patient in Her 70s Treated With a Digital Guide<\/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><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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Related information: <a href=\"\/en\/digital-implant\/\">Digital guided implant information<\/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=\"773\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-overseas-crown-map.png\" alt=\"Map to Smile Digital Dental Clinic and office hours\" class=\"wp-image-949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-overseas-crown-map.png 773w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-overseas-crown-map-283x300.png 283w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-overseas-crown-map-768x813.png 768w, https:\/\/smiledigitaldc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/smile-case-overseas-crown-map-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Smile Digital Dental Clinic case in Seomyeon, Busan: to resolve a 90-year-old patient's difficulty eating, implants were placed in three stages with a digital guide, the bite space was adjusted, and the final prosthesis was 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