Custom and Zirconia Implant Abutments near Taepyeong Station, Seongnam
An abutment is the connector that joins a dental implant in the bone to the crown you see.
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An abutment is the connector that joins a dental implant in the bone to the crown you see. On the clinic's published schedule a custom abutment is ₩100,000 or ₩300,000 depending on type, and a zirconia abutment is ₩200,000, listed separately from the implant and the implant crown (PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000). Your written quote lists exactly which items your case needs.
What an Abutment Is and Why It Matters
A dental implant has three parts. The fixture is the small screw-shaped post placed in the jawbone. The crown is the visible tooth. The abutment sits between them: it is screwed into the fixture, passes through the gum, and gives the crown a stable shape to sit on.
Patients often focus on the implant brand and the crown material, but the abutment affects things you notice every day. It shapes how the gum sits around the new tooth, how easy the area is to clean, whether a grey tint shows through thin gum, and how well the crown lines up with the teeth beside it.
The abutment is fitted after the implant has had time to settle into the bone. Your dentist takes a scan or impression, the abutment and crown are made to match, and both are fitted and checked against your bite. The timing for your case depends on healing and on any grafting that was needed.
- Fixture: the post in the bone.
- Abutment: the connector through the gum.
- Crown: the tooth you see and chew with.
Stock, Custom and Zirconia Abutments
There is no single right abutment for every implant. These are the main choices your dentist weighs, and they explain the options for your own tooth at the consultation.
Stock (prefabricated) abutment
Made in standard sizes by the implant manufacturer. It can work well for a back tooth where the implant sits straight, the gum is thick and appearance is less critical. Whether a stock part suits your case, and how it appears on your quote, is confirmed in writing.
Custom abutment
Designed for your mouth from a scan or impression, so its shape follows your gum line and corrects the angle of the implant. Useful when the implant is tilted, the gum contour is uneven, or the crown needs a precise emergence profile. The two published prices reflect different types; your dentist explains which type applies and why.
Zirconia abutment
A tooth-colored ceramic connector. Because it is white rather than metal, it helps avoid a grey shadow through thin gum. It is often considered for front teeth and for people whose gum line shows when they smile.
Prices are the clinic's published non-covered fees. Confirm at consultation.
When Each Type Is Usually Considered
The choice depends on where the tooth is, how thick your gum is, the angle of the implant and how much the area shows when you talk and smile. The table gives general guidance only; your X-rays, CT and gum examination decide the plan.
| Situation | What dentists often consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth, visible gum line | Zirconia abutment | White material helps avoid grey show-through at the gum |
| Thin gum tissue | Zirconia or custom abutment | Thin gum lets metal color show; shape and color both matter |
| Implant placed at an angle | Custom abutment | Corrects the angle so the crown lines up with neighboring teeth |
| Uneven gum contour or large gap | Custom abutment | Shapes the gum and supports a natural-looking emergence |
| Back tooth, straight implant, thick gum | Stock or custom abutment | Appearance is less critical; fit and cleanability matter most |
| Heavy biting or grinding | Discussed case by case | Material and design are chosen with your bite in mind |
General guidance only. Your dentist recommends an abutment after examination.
Published Prices
The clinic lists the implant, the abutment and the implant crown as separate items. That makes it easier to see what you are paying for, and to compare a quote line by line. MegaGen is the exception, published as an implant with a PFM crown at ₩350,000.
Bone grafting, if needed, is a separate published item from ₩100,000 to ₩1,000,000 by extent. A sinus lift has no separate line and is quoted after CT examination.
| Item | Published fee (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Custom abutment | ₩100,000 / ₩300,000 (by type) |
| Zirconia abutment | ₩200,000 |
| Implant crown, PFM | ₩350,000 per tooth |
| Implant crown, zirconia | ₩450,000 per tooth |
| MegaGen implant + PFM crown | ₩350,000 (crown included) |
| DIO implant | ₩550,000 |
| Osstem implant, standard / premium | ₩650,000 / ₩800,000 |
| Straumann implant | ₩1,300,000 |
| Bone graft | ₩100,000 – ₩1,000,000 (by extent) |
Prices as published on the clinic's non-covered fee schedule; confirm at consultation.
Worked Examples: How a Total Is Built
These examples simply add up listed items to show how a single-tooth total is built. They are examples, not quotes. Your own plan may need different items, a bone graft, or no separate abutment line, and the written quote is what counts.
Notice how much the abutment and crown add compared with the implant alone. When you compare prices between clinics, ask whether each figure covers the implant only, or the implant, abutment and crown together.
| Example combination | Items added | Example total |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth, Osstem standard | ₩650,000 implant + ₩200,000 zirconia abutment + ₩450,000 zirconia implant crown | ₩1,300,000 |
| Angled back tooth, DIO | ₩550,000 implant + ₩100,000 custom abutment + ₩350,000 PFM implant crown | ₩1,000,000 |
| Front tooth, Straumann | ₩1,300,000 implant + ₩200,000 zirconia abutment + ₩450,000 zirconia implant crown | ₩1,950,000 |
| Back tooth, MegaGen | ₩350,000 implant with PFM crown (crown included) | ₩350,000 plus any abutment item your case needs |
Illustrative arithmetic from published items only. Not a quote; your written quote lists the items that apply to you.
From Consultation to Written Quote
The clinic offers a free consultation before treatment, and English-language consultation is available. A typical path looks like this.
Examination and imaging
Your dentist checks the gap, the gum and your bite, and takes X-rays or a CT scan to see the bone.
Explaining the options
You hear which implant, abutment and crown combinations would suit the tooth, and why a custom or zirconia abutment is or is not recommended.
Written quote
You receive a quote that lists each item, such as implant, abutment, crown and any graft, so you can see the total and compare it.
Abutment and crown fitting
After healing, the abutment is secured to the implant and the crown is fitted, then the bite is checked and adjusted.
Review
A follow-up visit checks the gum around the abutment and how you are cleaning it. Regular check-ups follow.
Abutments for Patients in Taepyeong, Moran and Bundang
The clinic is on the 2nd and 3rd floors at 1225 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, by Taepyeong Station Exit 5. Patients come from Sujin, Sinheung, Moran, Gachon University and Wirye, and from Bundang along the Suin-Bundang Line. Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 09:30–20:30, Thursday 09:30–19:00, Friday 09:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:30–13:00, with no lunch break; the clinic is closed on Sundays and open on public holidays.
If you already have an implant placed elsewhere and the crown or abutment has loosened, bring any records you have, including the implant brand if you know it. Your dentist can examine it and explain what is possible; a revision plan is quoted after examination.
English-speaking dentists in Seongnam
The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →
Dr. Hyun Sung Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Microendodontics Programme, SNU
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Osstem Implant AIC Programme
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Dr. Yu Jin Kim
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
- Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
- BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
Custom & Zirconia Abutments: frequently asked questions
Is the abutment included in the implant price?
The clinic lists the implant, abutment and implant crown as separate items, except MegaGen, which is published with a PFM crown. Your written quote shows exactly which items apply.
How much is a zirconia abutment?
The published fee is ₩200,000. A zirconia implant crown is a separate item at ₩450,000 per tooth.
Why are there two prices for a custom abutment?
The custom abutment is published at ₩100,000 or ₩300,000 depending on type. Your dentist explains which type your case needs before you agree to anything.
Do front teeth always need a zirconia abutment?
Not always. It is often considered where the gum is thin or the gum line shows, but the decision depends on your examination.
What would a front-tooth implant cost in total?
As an example only, Osstem standard ₩650,000 plus a zirconia abutment ₩200,000 plus a zirconia implant crown ₩450,000 adds up to ₩1,300,000. Grafting, if needed, is extra, and your quote confirms the items.
Can the abutment be changed later?
In some cases an abutment can be replaced, for example to improve appearance or fit. It depends on the implant and its condition, so it is assessed and quoted after examination.
Can I see the price breakdown before deciding?
Yes. The consultation is free, and the written quote lists each item so you can review it or compare it with another clinic.
Ask about your implant abutment
Tell us which tooth is missing, or which implant you already have, and we will arrange a free consultation with a written, itemized quote.
Visit us: Taepyeong Station Exit 5, Seongnam
2–3F, 1225 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (Taepyeong Station Exit 5)
| Monday – Wednesday | 09:30 – 20:30 |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 09:30 – 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 18:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 13:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
| Lunch break | None — continuous hours |
Parking garage in the building; parking benefits for patients receiving treatment.
