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Lin THS, Chen L, Cha J, Jeffcoat M, Kao DWK, Nevins M, Fiorellini JP. International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. 2012;32(3):255–261.

Clinical Studies

The Effect of Cigarette Smoking and Native Bone Height on Dental Implants Placed Immediately in Sinuses Grafted by Hydraulic Condensation

A retrospective study evaluating the effects of smoking and residual native bone height on implant survival following hydraulic sinus grafting.

Leon Chen, Jennifer Cha, Rami Guiha, Otis J. Bouwsma. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. September 2002;23(9):797 onward.

Root Coverage with Enamel Matrix Derivatives

A clinical article describing the treatment of gingival recession by combining a surgical root coverage technique with enamel matrix derivatives, illustrated through clinical cases.

David H. Wong, Leon Chen, Jennifer Cha. Contemporary Esthetics. October 2006, pp. 48–53.

A Review of the Vertical Translation Technique for the Successful Treatment of Recession: Clinical Applications

A clinical review describing the vertical translation technique for treating gingival recession, with case photographs illustrating surgical treatment and root coverage outcomes.

L. Chen, C. Leon Chen, Charles S., and Alphonse V. Garg. Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry, 1997.

Treatment of Intrabony Defects by Polylactic Acid Matrix Barrier - A One-Year Follow-Up Study

A one-year clinical study evaluating the use of a polylactic acid matrix barrier in treating periodontal intrabony defects.

Chen L, Cha J, Chen H-C. Dental Implantology Update. May 2009;20(5).

Two Different Clinical Indications Using Hydraulic Sinus Condensing (HSC) Technique: Ten Years Follow-Up

A clinical report presenting two applications of hydraulic sinus condensing for maxillary sinus augmentation and dental implant placement, including long-term follow-up findings.

Aleq Chen, Nasdaq Chen, Niq Chen, Nina Chen, Audree Chen. Oral Health. October 2024, pp. 56–61.

Utilizing Granulomatous Tissue as a Membrane for Primary Closure: Introducing Leon’s Everted Gingival Pouch (LEGP) Technique

A clinical article introducing the Leon's Everted Gingival Pouch technique, which utilizes existing granulomatous tissue to facilitate primary closure during dental implant procedures.

Leon Chen. Dental Implantology Update. October 2008;19(10).

Correcting Maxillary Sinus Deficiencies

A clinical article examining hydraulic sinus condensing as an alternative approach for managing maxillary sinus deficiencies during dental implant treatment.

Chen L, Cha J. Journal of Periodontology. March 2005;76(3):482–491.

Clinical Studies

An 8-Year Retrospective Study: 1,100 Patients Receiving 1,557 Implants Using the Minimally Invasive Hydraulic Sinus Condensing Technique

A retrospective study evaluating 1,557 dental implants placed in 1,100 patients using a minimally invasive hydraulic sinus condensing technique.

Chen L, Cha J, Chen H-C. The Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry. December/January 2011;3(1).

Sinus Perforation: Treatment and Classifications

A clinical article describing five classifications of maxillary sinus membrane perforations and corresponding management techniques during sinus augmentation procedures.

Chen L, Cha J, Ho C-H. Dentistry Today. October 2002.

A Three-Point-Translation Technique for Root Coverage With 4-Year Follow-up

A clinical report describing a three-point-translation surgical technique for treating gingival recession, with a four-year follow-up evaluating root coverage and tissue healing.

Chen L, Zhang X, Huang T-F, Cheng W-S, Chen S-F, Cha J. The Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry. October 2017;9(8).

Gingival Revitalization by Inverted Gingival Pouch (IGP) Technique

A clinical case series examining the Inverted Gingival Pouch technique for soft-tissue management and regeneration around compromised dental implant sites.

Chang C, Gonzalez A, Chen A, Chen N, Chen L. Journal of Oral Implantology. 2026;52(1).

Leon Chen’s Modified Valsalva Technique (LCMVT) for Retrieval of Displaced Dental Implants: A Clinical Technique Report

A clinical technique report describing the retrieval of displaced dental implants from the maxillary sinus using a modified Valsalva maneuver, illustrated through two clinical cases.

Chen L, Cha J. The Journal of Implant & Advanced Clinical Dentistry. September 2012; 4(4).

Dental Implant Migration into Two Different Maxillary Sinus Cavities

A clinical report examining two cases of dental implant displacement into different spaces within the maxillary sinus.