IMPLANTS / PLANNING YOUR TIME
A shorter treatment journey starts with the right plan.
Immediate implant placement, guided surgery and immediate temporary teeth can help simplify different stages of implant care. At Sinchon Dain Dental Hospital in Seoul, discuss which options fit your examination findings and travel schedule.
Content updated: 18 October 2026
Fewer waiting stages
Immediate implants after extraction
Immediate placement means inserting an implant into the tooth socket on the day of extraction. Combining these steps can shorten the overall pathway compared with waiting for the extraction site to heal before placement.
The dentist checks the socket walls, available bone, gum condition and infection, then confirms whether the implant can be held firmly in the intended position. The final decision may change after extraction.
Bone grafting may still be needed. If the site cannot support immediate placement, healing or grafting first may be the better plan. Placing the implant immediately does not by itself mean that a temporary or final crown can be attached that day.
Can the implant be placed securely in a suitable position at extraction?
Planned before surgery
Guided implant surgery (navigation implants)
Sinchon Dain’s navigation implant approach uses 3D CT assessment, computer planning and a patient-specific surgical guide. The guide helps the clinician place the implant according to the planned position, angle and depth.
Planning the implant and replacement tooth together can make the surgical workflow more efficient in suitable cases. Examination, digital planning and guide fabrication take place before surgery, so preparation time must also be included in your visit plan.
A guide does not make bone heal faster and does not guarantee incision-free surgery or a shorter total treatment time. The clinician checks guide fit and surgical conditions and may adapt the plan when necessary.
Will a custom guide help carry out the surgical and restorative plan for this site?
Guided surgery, step by step
- Examination & 3D imaging
- Digital treatment plan
- Custom guide preparation
- Implant placement & checks
Less time with a visible gap
Immediate temporary teeth on implants
An immediate provisional restoration is a temporary tooth fitted soon after implant placement. It can restore appearance during healing, particularly where a missing tooth is visible. It is a stage on the way to the final restoration.
Attaching a temporary tooth and allowing it to take chewing forces are separate decisions. The dentist assesses implant stability and your bite, and may keep the temporary tooth out of biting contact to protect the healing implant.
Follow the eating, cleaning and review instructions for your own restoration. If an implant-supported temporary tooth is unsuitable, ask about another temporary option. The final crown is planned after the implant and surrounding tissues have been reassessed.
Can a temporary tooth be supported while protecting the healing implant?
Plan your visits around healing, not only the surgery date.
Tell our dedicated in-house professional interpreting team your preferred language and travel dates. Ask for a plan that separates surgery, interim care and the final restoration.
Before travelling
Share your main concern, available dental images, medical history and medications. Remote discussion helps prepare your visit; the treatment decision requires an in-person examination.
First treatment stage
Confirm the site assessment, possible grafting and temporary-tooth options. Allow time for digital planning and guide preparation when these are part of the plan.
Healing & review
Schedule postoperative checks and discuss care after returning home. Immediate placement or a temporary tooth does not remove the need for bone healing.
Final restoration
A later visit may be needed for the final crown and bite adjustment. Agree the follow-up arrangements before starting treatment.
Digital care, designed around your time.
Primescan and TRIOS 5 help reduce traditional impressions. Digital design and our in-house dental lab connect the steps from scanning to restoration—useful when planning treatment during a visit to Korea.
Explore our digital workflow →
Questions about timing
Can everything be completed in one day?
Some patients can have extraction, implant placement and a temporary tooth in one appointment. This depends on the site and implant stability. The temporary tooth is not the final restoration, and healing and follow-up remain part of care.
Does a navigation implant shorten bone healing?
No. Digital planning and a surgical guide help organise implant placement. They do not replace the biological healing needed for the implant to integrate with bone.
Can I have immediate implants if I need bone grafting?
Sometimes, depending on the size and location of the defect and the ability to stabilise the implant. Other cases need grafting or healing before placement. The dentist will explain the sequence after examining the site.
How many trips to Korea will I need?
There is no fixed number for every patient. Confirm the preparation, surgery, review and final-restoration appointments before booking flights. A second treatment trip or additional reviews may be needed.
What should my quotation include?
The listed Osstem, Point UV and Straumann Roxolid implant fees include placement, the abutment and the final crown. Other listed procedures, such as imaging, bone grafting and sedation, retain their separate fee-schedule entries; confirm which are needed for your plan. The 900,000 KRW crown-only fee applies to an existing implant without new placement and is not added to the new implant prices.
Discuss your treatment
Our dedicated professional interpreting team is based in the hospital. Tell us your preferred language and travel dates when you contact us.
Further reading
Hospital service information and professional guidance used for this patient guide.