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Dr. Ilseop Ahn, Periodontist
Periodontist · Board-certified Periodontist
Before deciding on an implant, he first checks which teeth can be kept and the condition of your gums and bone.
At a glanceWhat kind of dentist is Dr. Ilseop Ahn?
Dr. Ilseop Ahn is a board-certified periodontist and a board-certified specialist in advanced general dentistry. At Ceramic Dental Clinic, he treats and reviews implant and gum care, and also handles general dentistry such as porcelain veneers, cavity and root canal treatment, and part of TMJ care. Before a tooth is extracted, he looks at the gums and bone and first checks whether the tooth can be saved.
In his words
"Keeping that beauty for a long time is just as important as treating beautifully."
What hurts me most is when a patient who finished treatment loses a tooth soon after, or cannot keep the result they first had. That is why I check the gums and bone before starting treatment, and after treatment I explain step by step how to take care of it.
Don’t worry. I will be by your side and show you what to do.
Areas of care
Implants & gums
He first checks whether the tooth can be saved, and the same dentist performs both the surgery and the restoration.
TreatmentPorcelain veneers & front teeth
At the consultation, we look at your teeth and gums and decide which dentist will treat you. Dr. Ahn reviews treatment of the gum line.
Cavities & root canals · Part of TMJ care
Reviews tooth wear at the gum line and wisdom teeth, and reviews cavity and root canal treatment.
Qualifications & degrees
Board-certified Periodontist
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Board-certified Specialist in Advanced General Dentistry
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Graduate, College of Dentistry, Dankook University · Completed residency in Periodontics, Dankook University Dental Hospital
M.S. in Periodontology
TrainingTraining courses, listed separately from qualifications
- Lamistar porcelain veneer course
How he treats
- 1
Gum exam
He checks gum pocket depth, tooth mobility, and bleeding.
- 2
Checking bone with CT
He checks the height and thickness of the bone and the distance to the nerve and the maxillary sinus.
- 3
Deciding first whether the tooth can be saved
He shows you the evidence for whether the tooth can be kept with gum treatment or must be extracted.
- 4
Plan and cost first
He explains the surgical method, duration, whether a bone graft is needed, and the cost before you start.
- 5
Care after treatment
Disinfection the day after surgery, stitch removal at 1–2 weeks, check-ups at 1, 3, and 6 months after the restoration, then every 6 months.
Professional societies
- Regular Member, Korean Academy of Periodontology
- Regular Member, Korean Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Implantology
FAQ
What does a periodontist do?
What is a specialist in advanced general dentistry?
Does the same dentist do the implant surgery and the restoration?
Which implants do you use?
Who does porcelain veneers?
Written by Dr. Ilseop Ahn · Reviewed by Dr. Ilseop Ahn · Updated Oct 28, 2026
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