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Dr. Chen Zhuofan

Chinese name: 陈卓凡
Professor, Chief Physician, Doctoral Supervisor . Oral Implantology
Professor Chen Zhuofan is Director of Oral Implantology at the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. He specialises in immediate implant placement and restoration, implant treatment for patients with periodontitis, aesthetic-zone implants, digitally guided minimally invasive implant surgery and full-arch restoration, and his team has completed nearly ten thousand implant cases.

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nearly 10,000
Implant cases completed by his team
16
National Natural Science Foundation of China grants
over 50
Corresponding-author publications

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About Dr. Chen Zhuofan

Professor Chen Zhuofan is Director of Oral Implantology at the Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Professor and Chief Physician, and Vice Chair of the Oral Implantology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association. He has devoted his career to implant dentistry, specialising in immediate implant placement and restoration, implant treatment for periodontally compromised patients, aesthetic-zone and zygomatic implants, and digitally guided minimally invasive surgery. His team has completed nearly ten thousand implant cases and secured sixteen National Natural Science Foundation grants, and he has published more than fifty papers as corresponding author.
1、Director of the Department of Oral Implantology, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
2、Vice Chair of the Oral Implantology Committee of the Chinese Stomatological Association
3、Chair of the Oral Implantology Committee of the Guangdong Stomatological Association
4、President-elect of the Implant Group of the International Association for Dental Research
5、Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong
6、Leader of a research team that secured sixteen National Natural Science Foundation grants

Dr. Chen Zhuofan ’s Three Key Areas of Expertise

Three areas of focused expertise, each supported by a deep subspecialty team, high case volumes and an English-speaking care pathway coordinated by Orisene.

Immediate implant placement

Professor Chen places implants immediately after tooth extraction and delivers provisional restorations in the aesthetic zone, using careful surgical planning and digital workflows to shorten treatment time, preserve bone and soft tissue, and restore appearance and chewing for these patients.

Implant treatment for periodontitis

He provides implant treatment for patients with periodontitis, carefully controlling infection and inflammation before surgery, selecting individualised implant designs and materials, and maintaining periodontal health to achieve stable and successful bone integration and long-term implant survival in these challenging cases.

Guided and full-arch implant surgery

He performs digitally guided minimally invasive implant surgery and full-arch immediate restoration for edentulous patients with severe bone atrophy, using three-dimensional planning, customised surgical guides and zygomatic implants to place implants accurately, reduce surgical trauma and restore function and chewing quickly.

More： aesthetic-zone implant——precision placement; bone augmentation——ridge reconstruction; implant complication——management; peri-implantitis——treatment; digital implant dentistry——workflow design

  • Clinical Practice & Publications

Selected cases, research & publications

Representative work drawn from documented clinical treatments, publicly indexed literature, and hospital project records, reflecting the depth of this physician's hands-on expertise and academic rigor.
1. Immediate Implant Placement and Restoration
For patients who lose a tooth and want fast replacement, immediate implant placement and loading can shorten treatment time. Professor Chen Zhuofan specialises in immediate implant insertion, aesthetic-zone implantation and full-arch restoration, helping patients restore chewing and appearance with predictable outcomes.
2. Advanced Science on Peri-implant Soft Tissue
This Advanced Science study, with Chen Zhuofan as co-corresponding author, examines tissue regeneration relevant to implant dentistry. For patients concerned about gum aesthetics and peri-implant soft tissue, the findings advance biomaterial strategies that improve long-term implant health, stability and natural appearance, supporting more predictable aesthetic outcomes.
3. Clinical Implant Treatment in Compromised Cases
This article, with Chen Zhuofan as corresponding author, addresses clinical implant considerations for challenging cases. It guides clinicians managing patients with compromised bone or periodontal conditions who seek implant-supported rehabilitation, supporting evidence-based decision-making and improving success rates in oral implantology for complex, high-risk situations.
4. Biomaterials for Dental Implant Osseointegration
This Advanced Science paper, with Chen Zhuofan as co-corresponding author, explores biomaterial strategies that influence bone repair and implant integration. Such research supports the development of surfaces and scaffolds that help patients achieve stable, long-lasting dental implants, especially in the aesthetic zone or after bone loss.
5. Research Profile in Oral Implantology
Chen Zhuofan’s research profile lists numerous peer-reviewed papers on dental implants, guided bone regeneration and peri-implant tissue. For patients and clinicians seeking evidence on immediate, digital or full-arch implant treatment, this body of work informs modern, minimally invasive implant protocols.
6. Editorial Role in Stomatological Research
Chen Zhuofan contributes to the editorial board of the Chinese Journal of Stomatological Research (Electronic Edition), supporting peer review and clinical research in implant dentistry. Such academic service helps ensure that patients benefit from rigorously evaluated implant techniques and materials.
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Where Dr. Chen Zhuofan practices

Guangzhou

Hospital of Stomatology Sun Yat-sen University

Chinese name: 中山大学附属口腔医院（光华口腔）
Sun Yat-sen University Hospital of Stomatology, rooted in the 1908 Guanghua tradition, is a national oral regional medical center fully covering all 8 national clinical key specialties, ranked 43rd globally in dentistry (QS 2025) and serving 700,000 annual visits with 720 dental chairs.
Since 1908
118 years of dental care
720
Dental chairs
8
National key specialties
No.43 globally
Dental chairs
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  • WHY INTERNATIONAL PATIENTS CHOOSE CHINA

Why patients travel to China for treatment

Six reasons international patients now put China on their shortlist — from internationally aligned clinical capability to the policy channels that make treatment here genuinely reachable.

Clinical capability at international standard

Chinese hospitals deliver internationally aligned protocols, performing vast volumes of advanced robotic, minimally invasive, and complex transplant surgeries annually. This massive clinical data and highly specialized workforce ensure world-class outcomes, even for rare and complex cases.

Diagnostics and treatment in days, not months

A full medical workup that typically means months of waiting elsewhere is completed in China within 48–72 hours. Imaging, labs, and multidisciplinary consultations are integrated into a single visit, allowing treatment to commence immediately.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Chinese healthcare offers legally binding, itemised cost estimates before treatment begins, eliminating hidden fees or surprise billing. Due to national centralized procurement, total expenses remain 40–70% lower than comparable care in Western Europe or North America.

Policy channels that open the door

China facilitates access through 240-hour visa-free transit and dedicated medical visa routes. Policies like the Greater Bay Area drug pathway and Boao Lecheng’s pilot zone allow designated hospitals to administer innovative therapies not yet globally approved.
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