What Is a One-Day Implant?

A “one-day implant” (also called immediate loading or same-day implant) means that the implant fixture (the titanium screw) is placed and a temporary crown or prosthesis is attached in the same visit (or within a very short time). This allows the patient to leave with a functioning tooth, rather than waiting months between implant placement and crown placement.

Some Gangnam clinics promote this service. Gangnam A+ Dental Clinic
For instance, NEW N Dental offers a “One-Day Implant” option combining extraction and immediate implant placement. 뉴엔치과

Are One-Day Implants Safe?

Yes — with proper case selection, planning, and technique, one-day implants can be safe and effective. But they are not appropriate for everyone, and there are more risks compared to delayed loading.

Here’s a breakdown of what to watch for:

Key Factors for Safety

1. Bone Quality & Quantity
   You need enough healthy bone (density and volume) to achieve primary stability (i.e., the implant must be firmly anchored immediately). If bone is weak or deficient, the risk of implant failure is higher.
2. Implant Design & Technology
   Advanced implant systems with favorable geometry (thread design, surface treatments) help with immediate load protocols. Guided surgery (3D planning, surgical guides) also improves precision.
3. Occlusal Forces / Bite Management
   Because the temporary crown is loaded early, controlling occlusal (biting) stress is critical. The temporary restoration should be in light contact (less load) or out of full occlusion until healing is more complete.
4. Surgical Technique & Atraumatic Protocol
   Gentle handling of soft tissues and bone, minimal trauma, and drilling protocols adapted to immediate loading are essential.
5. Patient Health & Habits
   Smoking, poor oral hygiene, systemic conditions (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes), or parafunctional habits (heavy grinding/clenching) raise risk.
6. Follow-Up & Monitoring
   Frequent checkups to monitor healing, adjust the temporary crown if needed, and manage any complications.

Risks & Challenges

• Micromovement: Too much movement before bone integration can inhibit healing or cause implant failure.
• Bone resorption / marginal bone loss: Sometimes more bone loss occurs early.
• Crown or prosthesis fracture / loosening: If the temporary crown is stressed or not well designed.
• Infection risk: As with any surgery, risk of infection exists; more so if hygiene is poor.
• Aesthetic compromise: Temporary crowns sometimes must be compromise shapes to reduce load, which might affect appearance slightly.
• Not every site is suitable: Especially in the posterior (molars) or angled positions with heavy load.

Benefits (Why Clinics Promote One-Day Implants)

• Immediate function & aesthetics — you don’t have a missing tooth for weeks or months.
• Shorter total treatment time (less waiting).
• Psychological benefit — less inconvenience, greater patient satisfaction.
• Potential to preserve soft tissues and gum contours by maintaining the shape early.

What To Ask / Check When Choosing a Clinic in Gangnam

• Do they perform a 3D CBCT / digital planning for your case?
• Which implant system / brand they use (reputable brands with proven success in immediate load protocols).
• Their experience and success rates with one-day implants (ask before/after cases).
• Whether the temporary restoration is in reduced occlusal contact initially.
• Their post-operative monitoring schedule (frequency of follow-ups).
• Clinic sterilization and safety protocols.
• Whether they have English support or foreign patient coordinators.
• Guarantees, what’s included (e.g. remakes if failure), cost transparency.