Does SOI guarantee faster completion?
No. Individual healing and the restoration stages determine completion.
Before choosing treatment, start with what worries you
Cheonan osstem soi implantsDoes a newer-sounding surface mean you can skip healing?
When you are anxious about a long treatment, a product associated with faster healing can be especially attractive. You may wonder whether it will let you eat sooner or avoid a second procedure. Those are reasonable questions, but the timeline must come from the condition of your mouth and the full treatment plan.
You can take time to understand your options before deciding.
01 / The questions behind the treatment name01 02 03
You deserve to understand what this means for your life.
Does it avoid a healing period?
No implant product removes the need to assess integration and protect the site appropriately.
What if healing is slower than expected?
The team may need to change timing or temporary arrangements after reassessment.
02 / Benefits and burdens
Benefits and burdens
What may improve
A particular model may be selected to fit the clinician’s assessed implant plan.
What to weigh up
Product selection cannot promise immediate use, shorter healing or absence of complications.
The question that helps you choose
Ask which patient-specific findings support the proposed sequence.
03 / Make sense of your own situation01 02 03
What changes the choice of treatment?
Separate product features from clinical decisions
The proposed implant surface is only one consideration. Available bone, gum health, the position of the final tooth and achievable stability still matter. Ask for a clear explanation of why this model is being selected and what alternative systems would change in your specific plan, rather than relying on general product claims.
Clarify each use of “immediate”
Immediate placement after extraction and early loading of a restoration are separate decisions. Choosing SOI does not automatically make either appropriate. If grafting, infection management or protected healing is needed, the schedule may remain staged. Ask what findings must be present before the next step is allowed.
Make the temporary stage workable
Even if a temporary tooth is provided early, it may have limits on chewing. Clarify whether the final crown, connecting components and reviews are included in the estimate. Keep product records for future care, and discuss what happens if healing is slower than planned before setting an inflexible work or travel deadline.
Benefits and burdens
Potential benefits
A clear explanation of product selection can make the plan easier to compare.
Separating placement and loading decisions helps set realistic expectations.
Benefits and burdens
Limitations and risks
Infection, lack of integration and surrounding tissue problems remain possible.
Mechanical components and the final crown still need long-term review.
The treatment pathway when considering Osstem SOI
The name Osstem SOI alone does not determine candidacy or healing time. Placement, restoration and maintenance require individual planning.
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Place the implant
The planned site is accessed and prepared before the implant body is placed.
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Assess healing and prepare the connection
Healing is assessed before the prosthetic connection is prepared. Timing and method depend on the site.
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Make and fit the restoration
Position and bite records guide the artificial tooth, which is checked and connected.
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Check bite and maintain
Bite and cleaning access are checked, followed by reviews of gums, bone and restoration.
Explore the treatment in video
General implant placement procedure
This general surgical example shows preparation of a site in bone and placement of the implant body. Healing and connection of the prosthesis are separate parts of the treatment plan. This is a general placement procedure, not an explanation of a manufacturer's geometry, surface treatment, or performance.
General implant placement procedure
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04 / Treatment and everyday life
Plan for the time between appointments, too.
Do not test stability by biting hard on temporary teeth.
Keep model details and follow the prescribed cleaning and review instructions.
Costs, time and follow-up
Ask for a plan you can understand and manage.
What does the estimate include?
Ask which examinations, temporary stages, final treatment, retainers or maintenance, and repairs are included. The scope depends on your findings and chosen plan. A headline price cannot describe every person’s total cost. Ask how a change in the plan would be explained and agreed before it goes ahead.
Clinic fee information →How will visits fit into my life?
Bring previous records if you have them, your medication list and the practical limits on travel or time off work. Ask what each visit is for, what may change the timetable, and who to contact if something feels wrong. You do not need to promise to start treatment at the first conversation.
Location and visiting information →05 / Questions worth asking again
Uncertainty is a good reason to ask another question.
Is SOI always preferable to CA?
An individual recommendation should explain the intended use and alternatives. The name alone does not establish superiority for every patient.
Can this product replace missing bone?
No. The amount and shape of bone still need assessment and may require additional procedures.
Will the surface decide the crown material?
The fixture and final restoration are different decisions within the same plan.
How should I compare prices?
Match the included surgery, grafting, components, temporary tooth, final crown and follow-up provisions.
Take these questions to your consultation
After your questions, meet the people you may speak with
Choose a conversation that addresses your concerns.
Read about the clinicians and their areas of practice. In your consultation, ask how the proposed plan answers your own priorities and what remains uncertain. This guide does not establish your diagnosis or promise an individual result.
Further explanation
Videos to support the conversation
Existing clinic videos are in Korean; captions and language support vary. They are general explanations, not a prediction of your result. Ask about any point that differs from your personal treatment plan.
Read alongside this guide
Compare the options that matter to you.
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