임플란트 결과를 좌우하는 5단계
아래 다섯 단계는 순서대로 이어집니다. 앞 단계에서 확인하지 못한 것은 뒤 단계에서 되돌리기 어렵기 때문에, 시술 방법보다 먼저 이 순서를 확인하시는 편이 도움이 됩니다.
- 1. 진단뼈의 양과 신경 위치를 3D로 확인하고, 그 전에 살릴 수 있는 치아인지부터 검토합니다.→ 본문 02 살릴 수 있는 치아
- 2. 발치와 뼈 상태 준비뼈가 부족하면 이식 여부와 범위를 정하고, 위턱 어금니는 상악동거상술을 함께 검토합니다.→ 본문 07 뼈이식·상악동거상술
- 3. 식립브랜드와 직경·길이를 정하고 설계한 위치에 심습니다. 마취 단계에서의 부담도 이때 함께 관리합니다.→ 본문 04 종류와 브랜드 선택 기준
- 4. 보철지대주와 크라운 재료를 정하고 교합을 맞춥니다. 씹는 힘이 고르게 분산되도록 조정하는 단계입니다.→ 용어: 지대주
- 5. 유지관리수명을 가장 크게 좌우하는 단계입니다. 임플란트 주위염 관리와 정기검진이 여기에 해당합니다.→ 본문 08 수명과 관리
각 단계에서 확인하는 항목과 근거는 아래 본문에서 자세히 다룹니다. 치료 결과와 경과는 구강 상태에 따라 다를 수 있습니다.
01How Tooth Color Works — What Can and Can’t Be Whitened
There are two reasons teeth look yellow. Extrinsic staining left on the surface by coffee, tea, and tobacco, and cases where the natural color of the dentin beneath the enamel shows through.
Extrinsic staining is largely resolved with scaling/AIRFLOW powder cleaning, while brightening the natural color requires whitening.
| Condition | Cause | Suitable Method |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Staining | Coffee, tea, wine, smoking | Scaling + AIRFLOW cleaning |
| Yellow Tone | Natural color / aging | Professional whitening — best results |
| Gray Tone / Deep Discoloration | Medication-induced discoloration, post-root-canal | Whitening has limits — consider veneers, etc. |
| Combined with Shape/Gap Issues | Small teeth, black triangles | Resin build-up, veneers |
Whitening agents only work on natural teeth. Crowns, resin, and veneers don’t change color, so if you have restorations, a color mismatch can appear after whitening — planning the order matters. The principle is to whiten first, then match restoration color to the result.
02Seongmo Dental’s Whitening — 3 Beautis Light Programs
Seongmo Dental combines the Osstem Beautis Light high-output lamp with professional-grade whitening agents, offered as 3 programs you can choose based on your schedule.
| Program | Structure | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| One-Day Intensive | 3 consecutive sessions within 90 min, same day | Those with an urgent schedule — interviews, photoshoots, weddings |
| Standard | 3 sessions over 3 days | The most common choice |
| Premium Intensive | 9 sessions total | Those with deep discoloration or a high target tone |
This procedure doesn’t shave down the tooth and is completed anywhere from the same day to within 3 weeks. The achievable brightness varies by individual based on the original tooth color, so we measure your shade before the procedure to set a realistic target tone together.
03Whitening Process and Sensitivity Management
Diagnosis and Shade Measurement
Cavities and gum condition are checked first, and the current shade is recorded. If there are cavities or gum inflammation, treating those comes first.
Stain Removal
If needed, surface staining is removed first with AIRFLOW powder cleaning so the whitening agent works evenly.
Gum Protection
A protective barrier is applied so the whitening agent doesn’t touch the gums. This is the key step for preventing gum irritation.
Whitening Agent Application + Light Activation
Professional-grade whitening agent is applied and activated with the Beautis Light. Repeated according to the program.
Finishing and Sensitivity Care
After treatment to ease sensitivity, we provide 48-hour care guidelines (the “white diet”).
Sensitivity is the most common side effect of whitening, but it’s a temporary reaction that mostly settles within 1-3 days.
Using sensitivity toothpaste even before the procedure helps ease it, and for those with strong sensitivity, we adjust by lowering intensity per session and spreading out the number of sessions.
04When Whitening Isn’t Enough — in an Order That Avoids Cutting First
If it’s not purely a color issue, or the discoloration exceeds whitening’s limits, we consider the next steps. Seongmo Dental’s principle stays the same here too: start with the method that removes the least tooth structure.
① Resin Build-Up — Usually a Single Same-Day Session
Black triangular gaps between teeth, small gaps, and chipped corners are improved by applying resin with almost no tooth reduction, using the Bioclear™ special matrix and high-output light curing. Most are finished in a single same-day session.
② Veneers — No-Prep Is the Top Priority
For deep discoloration or when shape improvement is also desired, veneers are considered, but Seongmo Dental diagnoses with no-prep as the top priority.
We choose from E-max ceramic, a 0.1mm ultra-thin platinum-foil hand-crafted method, or the Minish system (by a certified specialist), matching the method to tooth condition, and if some reduction is unavoidable, we explain the amount and reason first.
Veneers are an irreversible procedure. First confirm whether your case can be solved with whitening or resin, and if veneers are needed, ask how much the reduction amount can be minimized. Seongmo Dental first diagnoses “whether this tooth is a candidate for no-prep.”
05Whitening vs. Resin Build-Up vs. Veneers
| Item | Whitening | Resin Build-Up | Veneers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of Solution | Color (tone) | Gaps, small defects, partial shape | Color + shape + size, comprehensively |
| Tooth Reduction | None | None to minimal | No-prep to minimal (case by case) |
| Duration | Same day to 3 weeks | Mostly same day | 2-3 visits |
| Reversibility | Reversible | Repairable/removable | Irreversible if reduction is done |
| Maintenance | Touch-up after 1-3 years | Surface repolishing if discolored | 10+ years (depending on care) |
The order principle: Scaling/stain removal → whitening → resin build-up → veneers. If an earlier step solves it, you don’t move to the next.
06Making the Whitening Results Last
- 48-Hour White Diet After the Procedure — Avoid strongly colored foods/drinks like coffee, black tea, wine, curry, and kimchi stew. This period is when you’re most vulnerable to re-staining.
- Use a Straw for Dark Drinks — Reduces contact with the front teeth.
- Quit Smoking — The fastest way to cause re-staining.
- Regular AIRFLOW Cleaning — Periodically removing surface staining helps brightness last longer. Combine with scaling every 6-12 months.
- Touch-Up Whitening — If the tone fades over time, a short touch-up can restore it.
07Cost — Published at Fixed Prices
Whitening, resin build-up, and veneers are non-covered treatment. Seongmo Dental publishes fees at fixed prices, so you can check the cost for each program before consultation.
See the Non-Covered Fee Guide for exact amounts, and after diagnosis we provide a total covering only the procedures you need.
Whitening is a cosmetic procedure and isn’t covered by National Health Insurance or private insurance.
08Frequently Asked Questions
How much whiter will my teeth get?
Is there whitening that finishes in a single day?
Does whitening make teeth very sensitive?
Does whitening damage teeth?
Will a tooth with a crown or resin also turn white?
Can whitening fix the black triangular gaps between teeth?
Don’t veneers require shaving down a lot of tooth?
Is whitening covered by insurance?
Will whitening work for my teeth or not?
With shade measurement and a staining check, we first determine whether it can be solved without shaving down your teeth.
30 sec from Exit 2, Sungshin Women’s Univ. Station · Tuesday evening hours · Saturday, open through lunch
Tue 09:30-20:00 (evening hours)
Sat 09:30-14:30 (no lunch break)
Lunch 13:00-14:30 · Closed Thu/Sun/holidays
30 sec on foot from Exit 2, Sungshin Women’s Univ. Station
2 hours free parking with Yuta Mall registration
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This content is provided for general informational purposes about dental treatment and does not guarantee the effect or outcome of any specific treatment.
Treatment methods, duration, cost, and the possibility of side effects vary by individual oral condition, so please confirm an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan through an in-person consultation.
For detailed fees on non-covered treatment, see the Non-Covered Fee Guide.
