Implant revision · Taepyeong, Seongnam

Implant Revision near Taepyeong Station, Seongnam

If an implant feels loose, looks inflamed or hurts, see a dentist soon.

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₩100K–1MBone graft, if needed

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The short answer

If an implant feels loose, looks inflamed or hurts, see a dentist soon. Revision can mean cleaning, repair, or removal and replacement, depending on what examination finds. We do not publish a price for this, so it is quoted after examination, and your dentist explains the options in English.

Signs an Implant Needs Attention

Common warning signs include a loose implant or crown, bleeding or swelling around it, a bad taste, pain when biting, or a gum that has pulled back.

These signs do not always mean the implant has failed. Only an examination and imaging can tell.

Sometimes the cause is minor, such as a crown screw that has worked loose or food trapped under a crown. In other cases the problem is in the gum or the bone around the implant. Because the first signs can look alike, it is better to have it checked than to guess.

Do not try to tighten, remove or glue a loose crown yourself. Keep the area clean with gentle brushing, avoid chewing on that side, and keep any piece that has come off to bring with you.

Movement in the implant or crown
Swollen or bleeding gums around it
Persistent soreness
Visible metal or receding gum
A bad taste or discharge near the implant

Panoramic X-ray and CT unit at the clinic

Implant Revision for Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin and Bundang Residents

The clinic is by Taepyeong Station, Exit 5, in Sujin-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam. If you live or work in Taepyeong, Moran, Sujin, Sinheung, Gachon or the Wirye New Town area, you can see your dentist without going into central Seoul.

Moran and Sujin are on the Line 8 side of the local map, and Moran and Bokjeong also appear on the Suin-Bundang Line, so many Bundang-side residents can plan a route by subway. We do not quote travel times; check your own route in a map app before booking.

A problem implant often needs more than one visit, for assessment, treatment and review, so a nearby clinic is practical. If you have pain, swelling or a loose implant, call the clinic first and describe the symptoms so the team can advise on timing.

For implant revision, an examination comes first. Our dentists will explain what is suitable for your case, and you can ask in English. The clinic is open Mon–Wed 09:30–20:30, Thu 09:30–19:00, Fri 09:30–18:30 and Sat 09:30–13:00, with no lunch break; it is closed on Sundays and open on public holidays.

What Is Peri-Implantitis?

Peri-implantitis is inflammation around an implant that can damage the supporting bone. It is linked to bacteria buildup, and smoking or poor cleaning can raise the risk.

Treatment depends on severity. Early cases may need deep cleaning and better home care, while advanced cases may need surgery or removal. Your dentist explains the options.

An earlier stage, where only the gum is inflamed, is generally easier to manage than one in which bone has been lost. This is one reason regular check-ups after an implant matter, even when nothing hurts.

Your dentist will also look at your bite, the fit of the crown and how easily you can clean around the implant, since these affect whether inflammation returns.

Situation	What it may involve	Likely approach
Gum inflamed, no bone loss seen	Plaque buildup around the crown	Professional cleaning and improved home care
Bone loss visible on imaging	Established peri-implantitis	Deeper treatment, possibly surgery
Loose crown or screw	Mechanical part, not bone	Tighten, repair or replace the part
Implant itself mobile	Loss of bone support	Removal, healing, then replacement planning

This table describes general possibilities only. Diagnosis and fees come from your dentist after examination.

How We Handle a Problem Implant

The sequence below is the usual way a problem implant is approached. The exact path depends on what your dentist finds.

You will be given the options and the reasoning, and you decide what goes ahead. Fees are quoted after examination, since revision is not on the published price list.

Examine

Your dentist checks the implant and gums and takes imaging.

Identify the cause

The cause may be infection, bite force, a loose part or poor bone support.

Choose a path

Options range from cleaning or replacing a part to removing the implant.

Rebuild if needed

Bone work (₩100K to ₩1M) may come before a new implant.

Redoing Implants Placed Elsewhere

If an implant was placed at another clinic, bring X-rays, notes and any brand details. We may be able to work with it or replace it. This depends on the system and the condition of the bone.

We do not guarantee a particular result. Outcomes depend on your case.

Many people with implants placed abroad worry about replacement parts. If the brand is known, your dentist can check whether compatible parts are available. If it is not known, imaging may help identify the system.

Ask about the full plan before agreeing. Removing a failing implant, allowing healing, and rebuilding bone before a new one can take time, and your trip schedule matters if you live abroad.

Bring X-rays, scans and any treatment notes
Bring the implant brand card, if you received one
Note when the implant was placed and what has changed
List medicines and health conditions

What to Bring and Ask

A prepared visit helps your dentist reach a clear plan faster.

When did the symptoms begin, and what makes them worse?
Is the problem with the crown, the gum or the bone?
What are the options, and what does each one involve?
How many visits will be needed, and will bone work be required?
What is the quote, and what does it include?

Clinical case

A case from the clinic

Implants

Redoing failed molar implant crowns and replacing a missing front tooth

Treated by Dr. Hyun Sung Park

After: Redoing failed molar implant crowns and replacing a missing front tooth — Panoramic X-rays before and after treatment

Why the patient came in

The patient came in after the restoration on three upper molar implants, placed at another clinic, had come off. The X-ray showed the three implant fixtures still in the bone, with gum and bone loss around them. An upper front tooth (#12) was also missing, and the front teeth were crowded.

What was done

CT and scan data were analysed on the computer to check bone density, crowding, mobility and undercuts before planning.
For the molars, new abutments and crowns were made for the existing implants.
A narrow implant was placed for the missing front tooth (#12), and its crown was made after the implant had integrated with the bone.
The patient was advised to come for regular check-ups, because problems around implants often give no early pain.

Front-tooth implant: X-ray and the upper arch after treatment

Published with the patient’s consent. Photos and X-rays are from the clinic’s records. Treatment plans and results differ for every patient; only an examination can show what is possible for you. Implant treatment can cause swelling or discomfort after surgery. Implants and their crowns need regular check-ups, because problems around an implant are often painless at first.

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Your dentists

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

Implant Revision: frequently asked questions

Can a failed implant be replaced?

Often yes, sometimes after bone rebuilding. Your dentist decides after examination.

How much does revision cost?

It is not on the published list, so it is quoted after examination.

Is it urgent?

Pain, swelling or a loose implant should be seen promptly.

Do you accept implants from other clinics?

We can review them. Whether we can work with the system depends on the case.

Can I get advice in English?

Yes, English consultation is available.

What is peri-implantitis?

Inflammation around an implant that can affect the supporting bone. Treatment depends on severity.

Should I bring my old X-rays?

Yes. Earlier X-rays, scans and notes help your dentist compare and plan.

Will bone grafting be needed before a new implant?

Sometimes. Bone graft is published at ₩100,000 to ₩1,000,000 and is needed only if the examination shows it.

Can an implant be saved without removing it?

In some early cases, yes, with cleaning and improved care. Your dentist advises after examination.

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Ask the clinic about a problem implant

Send us your question in English and we will reply with next steps. A free consultation is available for the English/international consultation as published; exact plans and fees are quoted after examination. Phone +82-31-757-1525.

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Visit

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.

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