[Health Column] How to Safely Perform Implant Surgery for Seniors: Key Points to Consider Before Preparing Your Parents for Implants

 

hello, Bupyeong 365 Dental Clinic Director Kim Hyeong-seok no see.

When parents are considering dental implants, the first thing that comes to mind is often 'safety' rather than cost.
especially If you are taking diabetes or high blood pressure medication The worries grow.

“Will there be any problems during the surgery…?”

Today, to ease the minds of these children, Criteria essential for safely performing implants in the elderly I will organize it for you calmly.

 

 

Why are senior implants different from the consultation stage?

🔸The safety of surgery is determined in the consultation room, not on the operating table.

 

The biggest feature of senior implants is General health and medications The point is that these must be considered together.

Not only blood pressure medication and diabetes medication, Osteoporosis medications or blood clot dissolvers Is
Because it directly affects hemostasis and bone regeneration. Pre-check is required Yes.

 

“Quitting medication unconditionally isn’t the answer.”
If you stop without thinking, it can be more dangerous.

so Whether or not to adjust is determined through internal medicine consultation or close review. The process of doing so is required first.

 

 

→ The key is not 'taking medication = surgery impossible', but 'proceeding safely after adjustment'.

 

 

Are implants dangerous if my gums are weak?

🔸If the foundation work is insufficient, the implant will have difficulty lasting long. .

If you have had a tooth missing for a long time or have been wearing dentures for a long time, The gum bones of the elderly If it is as thin as a sheet of paper There are many.

 

Just as a plant planted in bad soil will not survive for long,
If you force an implant when there is insufficient bone,
Shaking, dislocation, reoperation It can lead to.

 

So what you need is Bone grafting process no see.

Not just filling the bone meal,
Sufficient healing time for the grafted bone to firmly attach to the original bone The key is to have .

 

The wait may feel long for your children,
My parents A safe choice that makes even tough foods easy to eat. no see.

 

 

Is the implant finished once it's placed?

🔸The lifespan of an implant is determined by its aftercare. .

 

The elderly have dulled senses Even if there is a problem with your gums If you don't feel pain well There are many.

Unlike natural teeth, there are no nerves around implants.

By the time you feel pain, the inflammation has progressed significantly. It could be.

 

✔️ So the important point

• Is the regular checkup system well-established?

• What is the after-sales service (AS) when a problem occurs?

→ “I’ve planted everything, so I don’t have to go anymore” ❌
→ Regular checkups are the most economical and safest way to manage your condition. no see.

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. If my parents are taking medication, is it impossible to get implants?

A1. No. It depends on the type of medicine and condition. Proceed safely after adjustment It is possible, and prior consultation is important for this.

Q2. Is bone grafting absolutely necessary?

A2. If the gum bone is insufficient The process required for safe results It may be. Depending on the condition, proceed only as much as is absolutely necessary.

Q3. Why is post-implant care important?

A3. In the case of the elderly, inflammation may be felt late. Regular maintenance prevents major problems I will do it.

 

conclusion

Senior implants are not simply a treatment to implant artificial teeth.

A daily life where you can eat comfortably and smile brightly again It is a process of regaining it.

✔️ Rather than just comparing prices
✔️ Do you fully understand your overall condition?
✔️ Are you responsible for post-treatment care?

Please make sure to check these criteria.

Sufficient consultation with a specialist The safest start no see.

 

 

 

Bupyeong 365 Dental Clinic

CEO Kim Hyeong-seok

Double board certified specialist in Prosthodontics & Integrated Dentistry

 

Obtaining Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification

Obtaining Dental Advanced Life Support (DALS) Provider certification

Completed externship at the 618th Dental Hospital, U.S. Army, California, USA

Completion of CAD/CAM Master Class

Double sedation completion

Completed the Osstem Implant Master Class

Completed the Distal Master Course of Osstem Implant seminar

Completion of Choice Root Canal Treatment Seminar

Completed the Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Education and Research Association's Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Training Course

2018 79th Korean Academy of Prosthodontics Conference Outstanding Presentation Award

Certified by the Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

Ostem Implant Research Advisory Doctor

Megagen Implant Research Advisory Physician