Department of Implant Dentistry

The Department of Implant Dentistry is dedicated to restoring missing teeth through advanced implant therapy that reestablishes both function and appearance. Dental implants are small titanium posts precisely placed into the jawbone to serve as artificial tooth roots. Over a healing period of approximately 3 to 6 months, the implant integrates with the surrounding bone, creating a stable foundation for a custom-designed crown, bridge, or full-arch restoration. Compared with traditional removable dentures, implant-supported restorations provide superior comfort, stability, chewing efficiency, and patient confidence. Decades of clinical research and ongoing advances in biomaterials and surgical techniques have made implant therapy highly predictable, with five-year success rates exceeding 98% and ten-year success rates above 95%.

To support a safe, patient-centered, and academically driven clinical environment, the Department is equipped with 73 modern dental units and 16 implant operating rooms. The clinical team uses advanced implant systems from internationally recognized manufacturers in Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, and other countries in dental innovation. The Department is led by board-certified specialists with extensive experience in complex implant procedures, including Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR), immediate implant placement and restoration in the esthetic zone, maxillary sinus floor elevation with bone grafting, autogenous bone grafting, full-arch rehabilitation for edentulous patients, and digitally guided implant placement using surgical templates and dynamic navigation systems.

The Department is supported by a multidisciplinary team of 31 clinicians and academic staff, including 12 senior specialists, 13 attending specialists, and 6 junior faculty members. Twenty-eight members of the team hold doctoral degrees. The academic team includes three PhD supervisors and twelve master’s program supervisors, reflecting the Department’s strong scholarly foundation. Faculty members have received broad recognition nationally and internationally and serve in leadership roles in major professional organizations, including Chair of the Oral Implantology Committee of the Guangdong Stomatological Association, Vice Chair of the Oral Implantology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association, Chair of the Oral Implant Restoration Branch of the Guangdong Precision Medicine Application Association, and President of the Implant Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR).

Additionally, the Department has long been committed to excellence in dental education, continuing professional development, and innovative research. It was among the first institutions in China to establish a formal undergraduate training program in implant dentistry. The undergraduate course has been recognized as a First-Class Course at Sun Yat-sen University. Through a comprehensive teaching framework integrating undergraduate education, postgraduate training, and specialty supervision, the Department cultivates the next generation of clinician-scientists in implant dentistry.

Concurrently, the Department has built a strong research portfolio supported by competitive funding from major national and provincial agencies, including the National Key Research and Development Program of China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, ITI Research grants, the Guangdong Major Science and Technology Special Project, and the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation. Notably, the clinical research project, “Series Research on Pure Titanium Implants,” received the Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Award in recognition of its significant scientific contribution.

Looking ahead, our clinician-scientists and Department members will continue to pursue high-impact research, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and achieve excellence in patient care.

For inquiries, please contact: 020-83862537, 020-62833943