China's Premier Center for Complex Dental Rehabilitation & Implantology
The Department of Prosthodontics at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital — affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — is one of China's most distinguished and highest-volume prosthodontics and dental implant centers, with a national reputation for excellence in complex full-mouth rehabilitation, implant-supported prosthetics, digital dentistry, maxillofacial prosthetics, and the restoration of severely compromised dentitions. As part of China's top-ranked stomatology hospital, the department combines outstanding clinical expertise with a world-class research program and state-of-the-art digital workflow, offering international patients access to some of China's most eminent prosthodontists and implantologists.
For international patients requiring complex dental implants, full-mouth reconstruction, implant-supported overdentures, maxillofacial prosthetics after cancer surgery, or digital smile design — Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's prosthodontics department offers an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, digital technology, and research leadership. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) provides seamless end-to-end coordination for international patients throughout their dental rehabilitation journey.
About the Department
The prosthodontics department is a national key clinical specialty operating a comprehensive prosthodontics clinic, a state-of-the-art digital dentistry laboratory with intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM milling, and 3D printing capability, a dental implant center, a maxillofacial prosthetics clinic, an occlusion and TMJ clinic, and works in close collaboration with oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, and endodontics through a fully integrated multidisciplinary dental team.
Faculty members publish regularly in leading prosthodontics and implantology journals including Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, Clinical Oral Implants Research, International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants, Journal of Dentistry, and Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.
Dental Implants
Standard Implant Placement
- Single Tooth Implants — Tissue-level and bone-level implants; platform switching; immediate implant placement in fresh extraction sockets; immediate provisionalization; Nobel Biocare, Straumann, Osstem, and other premium implant systems
- Multiple Tooth Implants — Implant-supported fixed bridges; cantilever bridges; implant-supported partial dentures
- Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation — All-on-4 and All-on-6 concepts; fixed full-arch prostheses on 4-6 implants; immediate loading protocols; one of China's highest-volume full-arch implant programs
- Implant-Supported Overdentures — 2-4 implant-retained mandibular overdentures; bar-retained and locator-retained overdentures; improved stability and chewing function vs. conventional dentures
Complex & Challenging Implant Cases
- Bone Augmentation — Guided bone regeneration (GBR) with resorbable and non-resorbable membranes; autogenous block bone grafting (chin, ramus, iliac crest); particulate bone grafting; xenograft (Bio-Oss) and allograft; horizontal and vertical ridge augmentation
- Sinus Augmentation — Lateral window sinus lift (Caldwell-Luc approach) for severe posterior maxillary atrophy; osteotome sinus floor elevation (OSFE/crestal approach) for moderate atrophy; simultaneous and staged implant placement
- Zygomatic Implants — For severely atrophic maxilla where conventional implants and sinus grafting are not feasible; 2-4 zygomatic implants anchored in the zygoma; immediate loading; one of China's most experienced zygomatic implant programs
- Short & Narrow Implants — For limited bone volume; 4-6mm short implants; narrow diameter implants for limited interdental space
- Immediate Loading — Same-day teeth protocols; immediate provisionalization after implant placement; full-arch immediate loading (All-on-4)
- Implants in Irradiated Bone — For patients after head and neck radiation; hyperbaric oxygen therapy coordination; careful timing and monitoring
- Implants After Jaw Reconstruction — Osseointegrated implants in fibula free flap reconstruction; virtual surgical planning for implant positioning; dental rehabilitation after mandibular reconstruction
Computer-Guided Implant Surgery
- CBCT-Based Implant Planning — 3D implant planning software (Nobel Clinician, coDiagnostiX, Simplant); virtual implant positioning; bone volume assessment; nerve proximity evaluation
- Static Guided Surgery — Tooth-supported, mucosa-supported, and bone-supported surgical guides; flapless guided implant placement; reduced surgical time and improved accuracy
- Dynamic Navigation — Real-time intraoperative navigation for implant placement; X-Guide and Navident systems; for complex cases near vital structures
Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
Complex Full-Mouth Reconstruction
- Severely Worn Dentition — Erosion; attrition; bruxism; vertical dimension restoration; full-mouth ceramic rehabilitation; diagnostic wax-up and mock-up; staged treatment
- Congenitally Missing Teeth — Hypodontia and oligodontia; implant-supported rehabilitation; coordination with orthodontics for space management
- Cleft-Related Dental Rehabilitation — Implants in bone-grafted cleft sites; prosthetic rehabilitation after cleft orthognathic surgery; coordination with oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Post-Oncological Dental Rehabilitation — Implant-supported prosthetics after jaw resection and fibula free flap reconstruction; obturator prostheses for maxillary defects; coordination with oral and maxillofacial surgery
Digital Smile Design & Aesthetic Dentistry
- Digital Smile Design (DSD) — Facial and dental analysis; digital smile simulation; patient communication and treatment planning; 2D and 3D DSD protocols
- Porcelain Veneers — Feldspathic and pressed ceramic veneers; minimal preparation and no-preparation veneers; color and shape correction
- All-Ceramic Crowns — Lithium disilicate (e.max); zirconia; layered zirconia; monolithic zirconia for posterior teeth; anterior ceramic crowns for optimal aesthetics
- Composite Bonding — Direct composite veneers; diastema closure; shape correction; chairside aesthetic enhancement
- Teeth Whitening — In-office power bleaching (Zoom, Opalescence Boost); take-home whitening; combined protocols
Digital Dentistry Workflow
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's prosthodontics department operates one of China's most advanced digital dentistry workflows:
- Intraoral Scanning — Trios, iTero, and 3Shape intraoral scanners; elimination of conventional impressions; digital model storage and sharing
- CAD/CAM Design — 3Shape Dental System; Exocad; digital crown, bridge, and implant abutment design; virtual articulation
- In-House Milling — 5-axis milling of zirconia, lithium disilicate, PMMA, and titanium; same-day restorations for selected cases
- 3D Printing — Surgical guides; diagnostic models; provisional restorations; custom trays; resin and metal 3D printing
- Digital Dentures — Fully digital complete denture workflow; milled and 3D-printed dentures; improved fit and aesthetics vs. conventional dentures
Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- Obturator Prostheses — For maxillary defects after cancer surgery; surgical, interim, and definitive obturators; implant-retained obturators for improved retention
- Auricular Prostheses — Implant-retained ear prostheses for microtia and post-traumatic ear loss; silicone prostheses; bar-retained and magnetic retention
- Ocular Prostheses — Custom ocular prostheses for enucleation and evisceration; coordination with ophthalmology
- Nasal Prostheses — Implant-retained nasal prostheses for post-surgical and post-traumatic nasal defects
- Orbital Prostheses — For orbital exenteration defects; implant-retained orbital prostheses
Removable Prosthodontics
- Complete Dentures — Conventional and immediate complete dentures; copy dentures; digital dentures; implant-supported overdentures
- Partial Dentures — Cast metal framework partial dentures; flexible partial dentures (Valplast); implant-supported partial dentures
- Precision Attachments — Telescopic crowns; bar attachments; locator attachments for implant overdentures
Why International Patients Choose Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Prosthodontics
- Zygomatic Implant Expertise — One of China's most experienced zygomatic implant programs for severely atrophic maxilla
- Post-Oncological Rehabilitation — Unique integration with oral and maxillofacial surgery for implant rehabilitation after jaw reconstruction
- Advanced Digital Workflow — One of China's most advanced digital dentistry programs; intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing
- Full-Arch Implant Leadership — One of China's highest-volume All-on-4 and full-arch implant programs
- Maxillofacial Prosthetics — Comprehensive implant-retained facial prosthetics for post-surgical defects
- Cost-Effectiveness — World-class prosthodontics and implantology at significantly lower cost than equivalent treatment in Western countries
The CMCS Patient Journey
- Initial Inquiry — Share your dental history, CBCT/OPG imaging, photographs, prior dental records, and treatment goals with CMCS.
- Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records for specialist pre-consultation review.
- Specialist Matching — We identify the most appropriate prosthodontist or implantologist based on your needs — implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, digital smile design, or maxillofacial prosthetics.
- Treatment Planning — We coordinate your comprehensive digital treatment planning session including CBCT, intraoral scanning, and digital smile design.
- Priority Scheduling — We secure appointments with minimal waiting time and coordinate multi-visit treatment scheduling.
- Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
- Treatment Coordination — Full coordination of surgical and restorative appointments, laboratory work, and fitting sessions.
- Post-Treatment Follow-Up — Treatment report translation, maintenance guidance, and remote follow-up coordination after you return home.
Book a Consultation
If you require dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, complex prosthodontic treatment, or maxillofacial prosthetics — CMCS can arrange a specialist consultation with Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital's prosthodontics team.
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