Episode 5: Implant Technology that Restores Your Health and Smile

Episode 5: Implant Technology that Restores Your Health and Smile

In the fifth episode of the forum, the guest provided a detailed overview of dental implant technology. The discussion covered common approaches for situations with insufficient bone volume, the main advantages and disadvantages of dental implants, and the overall treatment steps, helping the audience better understand the entire process. The guest also addressed several frequently asked questions and briefly introduced how digital implant techniques are applied in practice. In addition, she explained the expected post-treatment results and daily care considerations, giving everyone a clearer understanding of the recovery process.

Dr. Xinyan Liu earned her Bachelor of Dental Medicine from Peking University School of Stomatology and completed her master’s degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, along with her clinical training, at Peking University Hospital of Stomatology. She later continued her education in the United States, receiving a PhD in Oral Biology from Boston University and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Tufts University. As an experienced dentist, Dr. Liu is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. She has completed extensive advanced implant training through AAID programs. Dr. Liu specializes in digital implant surgery and restoration, including the use of digital guides and navigation systems for single-tooth, multiple-tooth, and full-arch implant cases. She is also skilled in complex bone and soft-tissue procedures such as extraction-site grafting, guided bone regeneration, and autogenous bone block grafting. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Liu is committed to community service. She is the founder of the Boston Dental Wellness community group and has been dedicated to promoting oral health awareness and improving dental care in the local community.