When is revision surgery needed?

Revision surgery is considered, for example, when the implant has not bonded with the bone or when a lot of bone has been lost to inflammation. Which method is needed in which case is explained after we check your condition with a CT scan or similar.

Not every problem needs revision surgery

• A crown that has come off or a screw that has loosened – This is often a problem with the prosthetic part, which can sometimes be solved by re-fixing or replacing it. Please keep a prosthesis that has come off safely and bring it with you.
• Peri-implantitis – In the early stage it is managed with non-surgical treatment, and surgical treatment is considered if it progresses.

If the same thing happens repeatedly, we also check chewing force and other causes. For details, see our implant aftercare guide.

What are the steps of revision surgery?

1. Removing the existing implant
2. Restoring the bone
3. Placing a new implant – Once the bone has healed, the implant is placed again.

Steps are added compared with the first implant, so it can take longer. We explain the exact period after a detailed assessment, including a CT scan.

Please get checked if you have these symptoms

• Pain that had been fading gets worse again
• Pus comes from around the implant, or you have a fever
• The prosthesis has come off or feels loose
• The gum around the implant is swollen or painful

If the pain is severe or the symptoms are urgent, please call +82-2-906-7672 before you visit.

How can I find out the cost?

Cost depends on the procedures that are needed, so we explain it exactly, together with the treatment plan, after a detailed assessment, including a CT scan, and a consultation. Additional procedures such as bone grafting are generally non-covered (paid out of pocket). For details, see our implant cost guide.

Implant treatment at Gangbuk Baeksang Dental Clinic

Based on experience with more than 45,000 implant cases, we treat a wide range of cases including bone grafts, sinus-lift implants, full-arch implants and revision implants. We manage the surgical environment with strict sterilization and disinfection in a dedicated implant operating room, plan treatment for each patient with equipment such as cone-beam CT and 3D printers, and specialists in integrated dentistry, prosthodontics and conservative dentistry work together.

How to reduce the chance of revision surgery

Implants do not get cavities, but the gums and bone around them can become inflamed, so regular check-ups and professional cleaning are needed. Careful brushing, not smoking and controlling blood sugar are the basics of prevention.