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Dental implants in Pyeongtaek — single, multiple and same-day implants and bone grafting at Yonsei Godeok S Dental Clinic

Yonsei Godeok S Dental Clinic · Updated 2026-11-11

Yonsei Godeok S Dental Clinic in Godeok, Pyeongtaek places dental implants using 3D CT and intraoral-scan planning and a surgical guide that the dentist designs and makes in the clinic's own laboratory. According to the clinic, a conventional implant (extraction, healing, placement, then the final crown) takes about 6 months in total, while a same-day implant — placed at the time of extraction when the jawbone allows — reaches the final crown about 3 months later. Bone grafting and the exact timeline are decided after the examination.

How dental implant treatment works at Yonsei Godeok S Dental Clinic in Godeok, Pyeongtaek: 3D CT and intraoral-scan planning, an in-house digital surgical guide, same-day implants, bone grafting, typical timelines in Korea, and how costs are explained. Implant consultations are available in English.

How the implant is planned

  1. 1

    Examination

    Your mouth is scanned with an intraoral scanner and your jawbone is checked with 3D CT, so the bone volume and the position of nerves and sinuses are known before surgery.

  2. 2

    Digital plan

    The dentist cross-checks the CT and scan data on the computer to choose the implant position.

  3. 3

    In-house surgical guide

    The guide is designed by the clinic's dentist and made in the clinic's on-site digital laboratory. The clinic states that this takes about 1 day, compared with about 10–14 days when a guide is ordered from an outside company.

  4. 4

    Placement and crown

    The implant is placed through the guide, then finished with a custom abutment shaped to your gum line and the final crown.

How long does a dental implant take in Korea?

  • Conventional implant (as described by the clinic): extraction → healing period of about 2 months → implant placement → temporary tooth for about 3 months → final crown in about 1 month — about 6 months in total.
  • Same-day implant: extraction, implant placement and a temporary tooth on the same day, then about 3 months until the final crown. Whether this is possible depends on your jawbone.
  • If bone grafting is needed, healing time is added. If you expect to be reassigned or to move, tell the dentist at the first visit so the plan can take your dates into account.

Single tooth, several teeth or a full mouth

A single missing tooth is usually replaced with one implant and one crown. When several teeth or a whole arch are missing, the number of implants and the type of final teeth (individual crowns, a bridge on implants, or implant-supported dentures) are decided from the CT findings and how your bite works — so the plan is explained after the examination rather than in advance.

Bone grafting is considered when the jawbone is too thin or too low to hold an implant, for example after a tooth has been missing for a long time or after gum disease. The CT shows whether it is needed.

Who places the implant

  • Dr. Koo Pil-mo — board-certified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (residency at Kyung Hee University Dental Hospital); dental implants and wisdom tooth extraction.
  • Dr. Lee Seung-hee — Clinic Director; Advanced Implant program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (USA). Implant cases that also involve orthodontics are planned together.
  • The surgery room uses a LUVIS m400 surgical light, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) conscious sedation is available for anxious patients — you stay awake and breathe on your own.

Cost — what decides it

The clinic does not publish implant prices online, and it does not offer a price comparison with the US. Cost depends on how many implants are needed, whether bone grafting is needed, and the type of final tooth; non-covered treatment fees are posted at the clinic and explained item by item at the consultation. If you have US dental insurance or TRICARE, receipts can be issued in English for your claim — coverage is decided by your insurer.

For patients enrolled in Korea's National Health Insurance who are 65 or older, implants for up to 2 teeth in a lifetime are partly covered (30% co-payment; bone graft not included), and the treatment must be registered before it starts.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Where can I get dental implants in Pyeongtaek?
A. Yonsei Godeok S Dental Clinic in Godeok New Town, Pyeongtaek places dental implants with 3D CT planning and a surgical guide made in its own laboratory. Implant consultations can be held in English (+82-31-668-2828).
Q. Is there an implant dentist near Camp Humphreys?
A. The clinic is in Godeok New Town, in the same city (Pyeongtaek) as USAG Humphreys. Implant surgery is done by Dr. Koo Pil-mo, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and by Dr. Lee Seung-hee. Travel time depends on your gate and route — please check a map app.
Q. How long does a dental implant take in Korea?
A. At this clinic, a conventional implant takes about 6 months from extraction to the final crown. A same-day implant, placed at extraction when the bone allows, takes about 3 months to the final crown. Bone grafting adds healing time.
Q. Do I need a bone graft for my implant?
A. Only if the CT shows that the jawbone is too thin or too low to hold the implant. This is checked at the examination before surgery is planned.
Q. Can I get full mouth implants or just a single tooth implant?
A. Both are treated. A single missing tooth usually needs one implant; for several teeth or a full arch, the number of implants and the type of final teeth are planned from your CT and bite.
Q. Is it cheaper to get dental implants in Korea than in the US?
A. The clinic does not publish a price comparison. Implant costs depend on the number of implants, bone grafting and the final tooth, and are explained after the examination; non-covered fees are posted at the clinic.

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