Galleria Dental Clinic provides dental implants a 5-minute walk from Jamsil Station (Exit 4) in Songpa, Seoul, where prosthodontics-trained dentist Dr. Byungwook Lee personally handles diagnosis, surgical placement, and the final crown. A dental implant restores a missing tooth by placing a titanium fixture in the jawbone and connecting a custom restoration on top, rebuilding both function and appearance.
Types of dental implants
- Standard (delayed) placement: the most common approach, placing the implant after the extraction site has healed
- Immediate implant: placed at the same time as the extraction to shorten treatment, when conditions allow
- Implant with bone graft: when the jawbone is insufficient, combined with bone grafting or a sinus lift
- Front-tooth implant: restoring esthetic anterior teeth with a natural gum line and shade
- Implant-supported denture: using implants to stabilize a denture when many teeth are missing
You may be a candidate if you
- have lost a tooth to decay, gum disease, or injury
- want a fixed solution instead of an old bridge or loose denture
- were told your jawbone is too thin for implants
- want a natural-looking result on a visible front tooth
The implant process
- Precise diagnosis: panoramic and CT imaging map bone volume and the position of nerves and vessels in 3D
- Placement: the fixture is positioned in the planned site, with bone grafting if needed
- Osseointegration: the implant is left to fuse with the bone over several months
- Abutment & crown: a digital scan (Primescan) is taken and the final restoration is fitted
- Maintenance: regular check-ups keep the implant and surrounding gums healthy
How long does implant treatment take?
Implants are not finished in one visit. The fixture needs time to fuse with the bone, usually a few months, and longer when bone grafting or a sinus lift is added. If you are only in Seoul for a short stay, tell us your schedule at the first visit: the plan is built around healing time, and the dentist will explain honestly whether treatment can be completed before you leave.
| Item | What decides it |
|---|---|
| Number of implants | How many teeth are replaced and where |
| Bone grafting / sinus lift | Bone volume measured on CT |
| Crown material | Zirconia, ceramic, or gold, chosen by position and bite |
| Insurance | NHIS members aged 65+: up to 2 implants per lifetime at 30% co-pay (grafting not covered) |
※ Treatment fees and outcomes depend on each patient's oral condition, and this page does not guarantee results. Exact details are explained after an in-person exam and CT diagnosis.