The program includes:
The first stage (duration is 1-3 days):
- Consultation of dentist / implant surgeon
- Oral cavity examination
- CT (computed tomography) / panoramic radiography (orthopantomogram)
- Elaboration of a treatment / prosthetics plan
- Implant selection
- Local anesthesia / sedation
- Teeth extraction (if necessary)
- Installation of an implant and a temporary prosthesis
The second stage, in 7 days (duration is 1 day):
- Follow-up examination by an implant surgeon
- Dental casting
- Recommendations on rehabilitation
- Determining the next appointment date (for permanent implants installation)
The third stage, in 3-6 months (duration is up to 5 days):
- Manufacturing a permanent crown
- Installation of a permanent crown on an implant
- Control examination
Required documents
- Medical records
- Orthopantomogram (OPG)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dentistry, Maxillofacial Surgery at the Samsung Medical Center offers the full range of services and specializes in the treatment of diseases of teeth, gums, maxillofacial pathologies, including malocclusion, in adults and children. The state-of-the-art dental equipment and high professionalism of the department’s medical team contribute to the excellent service for patients. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. dent. Park Ki Tae.
As a highly specialized clinic, the department consists of six sections responsible for a specific narrow field of dentistry: Section of Maxillofacial Surgery, Section of Pediatric Dentistry, Section of Orthodontics, Section of Conservative Dentistry, Section of Prosthodontics, Section of Periodontology. In addition, in the department has Practices for Implantology, Dental Caries Prevention, Aesthetic Dentistry, Pediatric Orthodontics, specialized practices for disabled children, etc. In especially severe clinical cases, to ensure comprehensive treatment, experts from the related fields are involved.
The medical team of pediatric dentists gets on well with young patients and has deep knowledge of their specialization. Each child is selected an optimal treatment strategy with due consideration of the patient's age and individual needs.
The service range of the department includes:
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Maxillofacial diseases
- Maxillofacial injuries
- Maxillofacial deformities
- Orthodontics
- Teeth alignment
- Correction of malocclusion
- Correction of the shape of the face
- Correction of congenital anomalies (for example, cleft lip and palate)
- Other services
- Conservative dentistry
- Dental caries treatment
- Dental caries prevention
- Treatment of toothache
- Treatment of inflammatory processes in the tooth root
- Correction of the injured teeth
- Correction of deformities and abnormal teeth growth
- Other services
- Prosthodontics
- Pediatric dentistry
- Periodontology
- Treatment of gum disease (also surgical)
- Tartar treatment
- Surgical alveolar bone augmentation
- Implantation of artificial teeth
- Other services
Curriculum vitae
- Study of Dentistry at the Yonsei University College of Dentistry.
- Residency at the Pediatric Dentistry, New York University, Orthodontics, Northwestern University.
Other Education
- New York University, Dental Materials Science, Yonsei University.
- PhD in Pediatric Dentistry, Northwestern University.
- MS in Orthodontics.
Clinical and Research Interests
- Early orthodontic and orthopedic treatment for children and adolescents.
- Orthodontic treatment for cleft lip and palate patients.
- Preventive dental care for children and adolescents.
Membership in the Academic Societies
- Director of International Affairs, Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
- Vice President, Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
- Director of Postgraduate Training, Korean Association of Dental Education.
- Active Member, Korean Association of Orthodontics.
- Director, Pediatric Dentistry Association of Asia.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Samsung Medical Center
About hospital
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds.
The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-channel spiral magnetic resonance tomograph and Somatom computer tomograph), as well as with the picture archiving and communication system that provides the highest level of medical care. In addition, the hospital boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure and outstanding medical personnel, which makes every effort to provide the patient with comprehensive first-class medical care, create a friendly attitude, show understanding and sympathy. The hospital constantly develops, monitors all world innovations and is engaged in active research activities.
Thanks to the outstanding treatment results, the hospital has the highest rating and enjoys worldwide popularity. For example, survival rates after liver transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children are among the best in the world. Also, the clinic demonstrates excellent treatment results for oncological diseases and the best survival rates of very premature babies (born on the 25th week of pregnancy) with a weight of only 380 g. The survival rates of very premature babies exceeds 50%, and this result is considered the best in the world.
Thus, the Samsung Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in South Korea and all over the world, known for its comfort and high-quality treatment. The hospital has received many awards, including the award of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Samsung Medical Center live in comfortable patient rooms made in a modern design. Also specially equipped rooms for patients with disabilities are offered. Each patient room is furnished with a comfortable bed, a bedside table, a telephone and TV. The hospital offers free Internet access.
The medical center has an excellent infrastructure: pharmacies, a gift shop, a beauty salon, a bank, a restaurant, a food court, cafeterias, prayer rooms for representatives of different faiths.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers patients delicious and healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, a nutritious lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of international dishes, including vegetarian ones. In addition, the hospital has several food courts, cafeterias and a restaurant, where one can also taste delicious food and drink either hot or refreshing drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: