Moran Station dental clinic
What is a navigation implant?
Same-day placementand fast recovery guide
Director Park Hyun-sung · Director Park Hyun-joon
3D Guide-Based Precision Implant Guidance
CT-based precision design
Pre-CT scans are used to 3D-map the nerve canal (the pathway of the lower jaw nerve), the maxillary sinus (the hollow space inside the upper jaw), and the positions of adjacent teeth, allowing for the advance planning of the placement angle and depth.
Shorter operation time
Because it follows the planned pathway as is, the incision range and operation time are reduced. The difference is especially significant when multiple implants need to be placed at once.
Less pain, fast recovery
Performed with a minimal incision, it reduces the burden of swelling and pain, making it much easier to return to daily life starting the day after surgery.
Navigation implants, how are they different from conventional methods
Traditional implants often relied on panoramic images and the medical staff's experience to determine the placement position, with angles and depths adjusted during surgery based on visual inspection and touch. In contrast, navigation implants use 3D CT data captured before surgery to locate the nerve canals, blood vessels, maxillary sinus, and adjacent teeth, and then use computer simulation to pre-design the placement position, angle, and depth.
The blueprint created in this way is transferred to a device called a surgical guide and applied directly to the surgery. Because the procedure is performed precisely as planned, the margin of error between the design and the actual outcome can be reduced.
Same-day placement: What makes it different and possible?
The surgery to place a single implant itself, whether guided (navigation) or conventional, is mostly completed within a day. Where the navigation method truly makes a difference is When you need to plant several at onceis. This is because the placement position and depth are already determined in the pre-surgical stage, which reduces the process of navigating the position during surgery or checking multiple times, and allows the incision range to be minimized according to the planned position. For these reasons, when the bone condition and gum condition are suitable, many implants can often be safely completed within a day. However If there is a lack of bone mass or if additional procedures are required, it may be difficult to place the implant on the same day., it must be preceded by confirmation through preliminary inspection.
Recovery after navigation dental implant, manage it like this
Because the incision size is reduced, swelling and pain immediately after surgery are relatively minimal, but care to stabilize the surgical site is equally important. On the day of surgery, it is recommended to prevent swelling with cold compresses and avoid hard or spicy foods. Brush gently while avoiding the surgical site, and take your prescribed medication at the scheduled times. By visiting regularly to check the recovery status of the implant site, you can complete the healing process more stably.
Guided vs Conventional
Moran Station dental clinic
Navigation dental implant
vs regular implant comparison
We compare how differences in implant planning methods affect the incision size and recovery period.
| Distinguish | Navigation dental implant | Standard implant |
|---|---|---|
| implant planning method | CT-based computer simulation | Panorama and clinical experience-oriented |
| incision range | Minimally invasive incision | relatively wide |
| Duration of surgery | relatively short | relatively Kim |
| Simultaneous placement of multiple implants | Easy to process all at once | Multiple visits are often required. |
| Recovery period | relatively short | relatively Kim |
Who benefits most?
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Who is navigation implant surgery suitable for?
If you fall under any of the following categories, navigation dental implants can be a more precise and safer choice.
🎯 For those who need implants placed near nerves or blood vessels
When placement is required near sensitive structures such as the mandibular canal or maxillary sinus, a safe distance can be secured through pre-planning.
🦷 For those who want to get multiple implants at once
When multiple implants are needed, precise preliminary planning for multiple locations at once can reduce the number of surgeries and overall burden.
⏳ For those who want to reduce clinic visits and recover quickly
As the incision and surgery times are reduced, the recovery period is also shortened, allowing you to undergo treatment without burden even during a busy daily life.
Those who have been told that the placement location is tricky
Even if you were informed that anatomical placement is difficult, you can re-verify the possibility of safe placement through precise preliminary planning.
Procedure Flow
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Navigation implant procedure process
From pre-shooting to placement completion, it proceeds precisely step by step.
Medical questionnaire and CT scan
We check your current oral condition and medical history, and take a high-resolution CT scan to determine the amount of bone and the locations of major structures such as nerve canals and blood vessels.
3D simulation design
Based on the captured CT data, we simulate the placement position, angle, and depth on the computer to establish the optimal treatment plan.
Surgical guide production
Based on the finalized design, patient-specific surgical guides are manufactured. This guide serves to precisely direct the planned position during actual surgery.
Guided implant surgery
Placement is performed with minimal incision following the fabricated guide. Since it follows the planned path precisely, surgical time and tissue damage can be reduced.
Recovery guidance and regular check-up
We will guide you on the post-procedure care methods and check your recovery status and osseointegration process through regular follow-up visits thereafter.
Key to Safety
Moran Station dental clinic
Navigation dental implant,
Precision is comfortable recovery.
The closer the plan and reality match,
Recovery also becomes predictable.
The core of navigation dental implants lies in minimizing the error between the preoperative design and the actual procedure. The more accurately they are placed in the planned position and angle, the less damage is done to surrounding tissues, which in turn has a positive effect on postoperative swelling, pain, and recovery time.
However, just because it is a navigation method does not mean that same-day placement is possible for all cases; depending on the bone volume and gum condition, a staged approach may be necessary. After accurately assessing individual conditions through preliminary examinations, we guide you to the appropriate method.
pre-simulation
Based on CT data, virtual surgery is performed beforehand to identify potential risk factors in advance.
minimally invasive design
We plan to minimize the incision range to reduce tissue damage and recovery burden.
Maintain precision during surgery
following the planned position precisely through the surgical guide
Minimize the error.
Moran Station navigation dental implant
Q&A You Need to Know
1. Is navigation implant placement always possible on the same day?
2. Is the surgical guide a reusable device?
3. Can I still choose conscious sedation even if I get a navigation dental implant?
4. When can I start brushing my teeth or eating after surgery?
Moran Station dental clinic
Navigation dental implant
Confirm availability for same-day placement through consultation.
Director Park Hyun-sung · Director Park Hyun-jun
The Seoul Dental Clinic