“Dedicated to Enhancing Your Smile with Exceptional Care and Expertise”.
“Dedicated to Enhancing Your Smile with Exceptional Care and Expertise”.
“Dedicated to Enhancing Your Smile with Exceptional Care and Expertise”.
“Dedicated to Enhancing Your Smile with Exceptional Care and Expertise”.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Angela Leung, DDS – Last reviewed August 19, 2026
If you’ve been told “you need an implant,” the real question is whether the implant will feel right every day when you chew, when you speak, and when you clean around it.
Simplant Guided Implant Placement at Angela Leung DDS PC Endodontics and Dental Implants is built around one priority: design the final tooth and bite first, then place the implant to match that plan. That’s how you avoid implants that “look fine” but end up with a bulky crown, a food trap, or a bite that never settles.
Most implant problems patients complain about later aren’t about the titanium fixture itself. They’re about where it ends up relative to the final tooth:
This is the difference between “placing an implant” and rebuilding a functional tooth that fits your mouth.
Implant decisions shouldn’t feel mysterious. When guided placement is the right choice, we use 3D planning so you can understand:
A strong guided plan depends on good inputs. Depending on your case, that may include:
Every plan is checked for anatomy and restorative realities, including bone volume and proximity to key structures. If a guided plan isn’t the safest route for you, we’ll tell you plainly—and explain the alternative.
Replacing missing teeth with durable artificial implants.
Specialized care for complex dental procedures.
Specialized dental care treating tooth pulp and roots.
Specialized care for gums and supporting structures.
Repairing teeth for function, health, aesthetics.
Enhance smiles with aesthetic and dental treatments.
Precise evaluation of bite alignment and jaw function.
Clear, precise guidance for safe and effective surgery.
You deserve a plan you can follow without guessing. Here is the care sequence most patients experience (details vary by case).
We start with diagnosis and planning. This visit is where we identify:
You leave this phase with clarity on direction, sequencing, and a realistic schedule.
This is where the plan becomes precise. We translate the final tooth design into a 3D implant plan:
Guides are not “magic.” They work best when the records are solid and seating is verified. We build checkpoints into the workflow so placement stays aligned to the plan.
On the day of placement, the focus is a controlled, predictable experience—then follow‑up care that protects your investment.
Depending on your clinical needs, your sequence may include:
If you’ve been delaying implants because the idea of surgery makes you tense, say that upfront. We can discuss comfort options and choose an approach that fits your medical history and anxiety level.
Guided placement can be a strong fit when you want higher predictability for:
We may recommend staging instead of immediate placement when stability or tissue conditions need improvement first. That’s not a setback—it’s often the reason an implant succeeds long‑term.
You’re not just getting instructions—you’re getting a practice that’s set up for precise diagnosis and careful surgical planning when needed.
We emphasize:
We’ll give you a written plan with costs before treatment begins, then help you choose a realistic path forward.
No. Guided placement is a tool. We use it when it increases safety, predictability, or restorative precision for your specific case.
Sometimes a minimally invasive approach is possible. Other times, visibility and tissue management matter more. We’ll explain the tradeoffs for your site.
Waiting can allow bone and bite changes that complicate replacement later. Even if you’re not ready for treatment, an evaluation can clarify timing risk.
If the missing tooth is visible or affects function, we’ll discuss temporary tooth options during healing.
Bone volume, density, anatomy (sinus/nerve position), and restorative space. Imaging and exam determine whether grafting increases predictability.
Angela Leung DDS PC – The Endodontics Implant Center
1131 Mission Road, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: 415-681-2697
Hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday closed)
If you’re dealing with missing teeth, failing dental work, or full-mouth breakdown, the fastest relief is clarity.
