[Health Column] Getting implants in your early or late 20s? An honest look at cost, lifespan, and reviews.

 

hello, Director Lee Hyeon-seop of Seoul Centum Dental Clinic no see.

 

I'm only in my twenties and I'm getting implants... 😥
In the examination room The question most often asked by patients in their 20s This is it.

I don't have any friends around me who have had implants yet, and when I search, most of the stories I find are about people in their 50s or 60s.

But more than I thought Situations in which implants should be considered even in one's early or late 20s exists steadily.
today Why do we find ourselves at this crossroads? , and Cost, lifespan, and reviews I'll explain it to you calmly.

 

Why do people get implants in their 20s?

🦷It often starts with an 'unavoidable situation' rather than a management failure.

 

So why does this happen?
Implants in your 20s are more a matter of lifestyle than anything else. The inevitable reason It often leads to .

 

🔸 Three representative cases

• ✔️ Failure of deep cavity/root canal treatment
  If a tooth that was treated in childhood repeatedly causes problems and eventually leads to tooth extraction

• ✔️ Accident/trauma
  Damage to front teeth or molars due to impact while riding a bicycle, kickboard, or exercising

• ✔️ congenital missing teeth
  If you were born with a missing tooth, you are faced with the choice between orthodontics and implants.

 

A question that comes up a lot is, “Can’t we just leave it blank?”

⚠️ But teeth don't leave empty spaces.
When the adjacent teeth are tilted and the bite is misaligned, Rather, it is in the direction of damaging even healthy teeth. It often progresses like this.

 

 

 

Why do implant costs feel more burdensome in your 20s?

🦷Because this is the first time I've experienced a 'big medical bill'

 

The reason why implant costs seem so high in your 20s is simple.
mostly My first expensive dental treatment Because it's a win.

 

🔸 Factors that make up the cost of implants

• ✔️ Goes into the gum bone Implant body

• ✔️ Connecting the body and teeth abutment

• ✔️ Visible on the outside prosthesis (crown)

• ✔️Additional if needed Bone grafting and maxillary sinus augmentation

Fortunately, those in their early and late 20s In many cases, the bone condition is good
There are many cases where the procedure ends with only basic implants without bone grafting.

 

On average Price range: mid to late 800,000 won to early 1 million won per unit It is often formed in,
There are significant differences depending on the brand, prosthetic material, and aftercare system.

 

 

 

✨ Important points
For people in their 20s, 'long-term cost' is more important than 'one-time price'.

 

 

 

How long will implants last if I get them in my 20s?

🦷It is not ‘age’ but ‘management habits’ that determine lifespan.

 

This is the most frequently asked question.

“You’re so young… You have to use it for the rest of your life, right?”

 

To conclude, Being young doesn't automatically mean you'll live longer.

 

In general, the average lifespan of implant prosthetics is About 10 years ago is described as:

But this is If the management status is average This is a story based on .

 

🔹 Benefits of Implants in Your 20s

• ✔️ Fast gum recovery

• ✔️ Fewer systemic diseases

• ✔️ High success rate of early osseointegration

🔸 Drawbacks to watch out for

• ⚠️ Teeth grinding and clenching habits

• ⚠️ Late-night snacking, smoking, and irregular lifestyle

• ⚠️ If you neglect regular checkups

Ultimately, what determines the lifespan of the implant is It's not about age, it's about management habits no see.

 

What are some common stories that come up in reviews of implants in people in their 20s?

🦷'The time I neglected it was more regrettable than the implant itself.'

 

If you look at actual implant reviews in people in their 20s, you'll see similar things repeated.

 

🔸 Frequently asked questions

• “It wasn’t as painful as I thought.”

• “I don’t know why I kept putting it off.”

• “Early management is really important.”

 

A particularly striking statement is this:

“It’s not the implant that’s the problem, but the time I neglected it before that that I regret more.”

 

Your 20s are a time when you feel like you have a lot of time, As for dental problems, Time spent procrastinating is time lost. may lead to.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Are implants very painful in your 20s?

A1. There are individual differences, but many reviews say, “It was more bearable than I thought.”

 

Q2. Why do implant costs vary from hospital to hospital?

A2. There may be differences depending on the implant brand, prosthetic material, and aftercare standards.

 

Q3. If I do it in my 20s, do I have to do it again later?
A3. It depends on the maintenance condition, and regular maintenance has a great impact on the lifespan.

 

 

 

conclusion

✔️ Implants in your 20s may not be an 'early choice' but a 'necessary choice'.
✔️ Rather than making a decision based solely on price, Long-term maintenance perspective You must check it out.
✔️ Carefully review the implant experience, prosthetic design management, and aftercare standards.

 

Implants are not a short-term treatment. Structures that will be used together for decades to come no see.
Especially if you are in your 20s, you need to be even more careful.
Don't just search alone, check the current status accurately
We recommend that you consult with a specialist to determine the direction that is right for you.

 

 

 

Seoul Centum Dental Clinic

CEO Lee Hyeon-seop

 

Integrated Dentistry Specialist

Graduated from Korea University

Master of Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University

Regular member of the Korean Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology

Full member of the Korean Academy of Endodontics

Full member of the Korean Academy of Integrative Dentistry

Full member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry (AACD)

Full member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Full member of the International Congress of Implantology (ICOI)

 

Experience in placing over 17,000 implants

Has extensive overseas experience, having visited more than 10 countries

Experience with numerous high-difficulty implant cases

 

 

 

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