Hyeongil Kim
Hyeongil Kim
Associate Professor/Director, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Specialty/Research Focus
Esthetic Dentistry; Fixed Prosthodontics; Geriatric Dentistry; Implant Dentistry; Operative Dentistry; Prosthodontics; Removable Prosthodontics
Education and Training:
- DDS, University of Buffalo (2006)
- Cert, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2002)
- MS, University of Buffalo (2002)
- Cert, Advanced Eduation Program in Prosthodontics, University of Buffalo (2001)
- DDS, Yonsei University (1987)
Employment:
- Associate Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Director, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2013-present)
- Assistant Professor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2007–2013)
- Clinical Instructor, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2002–2007)
- Director, Fixed and Removable Laboratory, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2002–2007)
- Implant Fellow, Restorative Dentistry, University at Buffalo (2001–2002)
- D.D.S., Yonsei Dental Clinic, Pocheon, Korea (1990–1998)
- D.D.S., Public Dental Health Care Center , Pocheon, Korea (1987–1990)
Awards and Honors:
- Alan J. Gross Award for Excellence in Teaching (2012)
- Alan J. Gross Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010)
Research Expertise:
- Board Certified Prosthodontist: Board certification in Prosthodontics
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- May 2022–May 2023
Dentium Implant Fellow Support Grant
Dentium Inc.
Role: Consultant
$57,250 - June 2021–May 2022
Dentium Fellowship support Grant
Dentium Inc.
Role: Consultant
$57,250 - June 2019–August 2020
Dentium Implant Fellow Support Grant
Dentium Co. Ltd
Role: Consultant
$50,000 - March 2019–August 2020
Dentium Fellowship Support Grant/ Dentium Intra Oral Scanner (Medit i500) - March 5, 2019
Dentium Co., Ltd
Role: Consultant
$20,000 - January 2016–January 2017
Dentium Digital Dentistry Support Grant
Dentium Ltd.
Role: Consultant
$45,000 - December 2014–August 2015
Institutional SUpport Agreement- Support of an Implant Fellow in the Graduate Prosthodontics
Dentium Co. Ltd
Role: Consultant
$30,000 - December 2012–April 2014
Implant overdenture retained by 2 implants using ball attachments with flapless surgeries and immediate loading protocols in the mandible: a clinical short-term study in human subjects
Dentium USA
Role: Principal Investigator
$167,545 - January 2013–January 2014
Mechanical properties of Captek nano restorations made by Glow Discharge Treatment after the thermocycling and cyclic loading
Argen Corp. Captek Division
Role: Co-Investigator
$3,600 - August 2010–December 2012
Micro-CT and histomorphometric analysis of the bone-implant-contact on two different implant surfaces placed with piezoelectric and conventional implant site preparation in rabbit femur
Dentium USA
Role: Principal Investigator
$62,405 - June 2011–June 2012
Clinical efficacy of zirconia-based all ceramic restorations manufactured by copy milling technology
Dentium USA
Role: Principal Investigator
$18,000 - January 2008–July 2008
Shear bond strength between zirconia and pressable ceramics
Nobel Biocare
Role: Co-Investigator
$5,000
Patents:
- Anodized Titanium Implant Abutment Patent #: 100831341A 10-2006-0120701 (2006)
- Impression Cartridge Connector Patent #: 1020080043942A (2006)
Journal Articles:
- Kim J, Lin YC, Danielak M, Van M, Lee DH, Kim H, Arany PR. Virtual Planning and Rapid 3D Prototyping Surgical Guide for Anterior Crown Lengthening Surgery: A Clinical Case Report. J Prosthodont. 2021.
- Park KM, Hu KS, Choi H, Oh SE, Kim HI, Park W, Kim S, Kim H. Synergistic effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy with PTH [1-34] on calvarial bone graft in irradiated rat. Oral Dis. 2019; 25(3).
- Kim HJ, Chang H, Kim S, Seol YJ, Kim HI, Kim H. Periodontal biotype modification using a volume-stable collagen matrix and autogenous subepithelial connective tissue graft for the treatment of gingival recession: a case series. J Periodontal Implant Sci. 2018; 48(6).
- Sohn B, Hwang M, Kim S, Kim HI, Ku Y, Kim H. Ridge preservation using basic fibroblast growth factor-2 and collagenated biphasic calcium phosphate in beagle dogs. J Periodontal Implant Sci. 2017; 47(6).
- Kim H, Prasad S, Ehrensberger M, Gibson M, Monaco E. Biomaterial properties of titanium in dentistry. Journal of Oral Biosciences. 2015; 57(4).
- Kim H, Mellas RE, Osinski J, Sadibasic S, Gronostajski RM, Cho M, Baker OJ. NFIB Regulates Embryonic Development of Submandibular Glands J Dent Res. 2014.
- Kim H, Soni Prasad, Edward A. Monaco Jr., Robert Dunford. Strength properties of presoldered joints from a gold-palladium alloy using a microwave-assisted oven J Prosthet Dent. 2014.
- Kim H, Baker JG, Bairam L, Davis E, Andreana S, Vora S.. Primary Stability comparison using Piezoelectric or Conventional implant site preparation systems in cancellous bone. Pilot Study. Implant Dentistry. 2014.
- Kim H, Ghadhanfari H, Khajah H, Monaco E,. Effects of soldering methods on tensile strength of a gold palladium metal ceramic alloy journal of prosthetic dentistry. 2014; 112.
- Kim H, Campillo MF, Dargush G, Van Slooten R, Mollendorf J, Makowka S. Size-dependent strength of dental adhesive systems Dental Materials. 2014; 30(8).
- Kim H, Protopapadaki M, Monaco E, Davis E. Comparison of fracture resistance of pressable ceramic fused to metal custom implant abutment with CAD/CAM commercially fabricated zirconia implant abutment. J Prosthet Dent. 2013.
- Kim H, Baier RM, McIntyre F, Davis E, Monaco EA. Diminished fracture initiation sites in ceramic layers bonded to glow-discharge-treated substructure. Open Journal of Stomatology. 2013.
- Kim H. Applying microwave technology to sintering dental zirconia J Prosthet Dent. 2012; 108(5).
- Baker J, Vora S, Bairam L, Kim H, Davis E, Andreana S. Piezoelectric vs. conventional implant site preparation: ex vivo implant primary stability Clin. Oral Impl. Res. 2012; 23(4).
- Kim H, Kutkut AM, Andreana S, Monaco E. Clinical recommendation for treatment planning of sinus augmentation procedures by using CAT scan images: a preliminary report Implant dentistry. 2011; 20(6).
- Kutkut, AM, Andreana S, Kim, Hyeongil, Monaco, E. Extraction Socket Preservation Graft Prior to Implant Placement with Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate and Platelet–Rich Plasma: A Clinical and Histomorphometry Study in Human Subjects J Periodontol. 2011.
- Kim H, Choi SH, Chung SM, Li LH, Lee IS. Enhanced bone forming ability of SLA-treated Ti coated with a calcium phosphate thin film formed by e-beam evaporation. Biomedical Materials. 2010; 5(4).
- Kim H, DS Park, IS Kim, A Chou, BD Hahn, LH Li, SJ Hwang. Improved biocompatibility of hydroxyapatite thin film prepared by aerosol deposition Journal of biomedical materials research. 2010; 94(2).
- Kim H, Brewer J, Monaco EA. Internally weighted mandibular denture fabrication using a processed denture base J Prosthet Dent. 2009; 102(2).
- Prasad S, Monaco EA Jr, Kim H, Davis EL, Brewer JD. Comparison of Porcelain Surface and Flexural Strength Obtained by Microwave and Conventional Oven Glazing J Prosthet Dent. 2009; 101(1).
- Monaco EA, Sung-Tae Kim, Kim H, Brewer J. Comparison of Fracture Resistance of Pressable Metal Ceramic Custom Abutments with CAD/CAM Commercially Fabricated Zirconia Implant Abutments J Prosthet Dent. 2009; 101(4).
- Kim HI, Choi SH, Ryu JJ, Koh SY, Park JH, Lee IS. The biocompatibility of SLA-treated titanium implants. Biomedical Materials. 2008; 3(2).
- Kim H, Baker J, Vora S, Bairam L, Andreana S. Micro-CT and Histomorphometric analysis of the Bone-Implant-Contact on two different implant surfaces placed with Piezoelectric and Conventional implant site preparation in Rabbit Femur. Clin. Oral Impl. Res..
Abstracts:
- Baker J. Vora S. Bairam B. Kim H. Andreana S. Piezoelectric vs. Conventional Site Preparation: In Vivo Implant Primary Stability. J Dent Res. 2011; 90(A).
- Vora S. Baker J. Bairam B. Kim H. Andreana S. In vivo HA-coated Implant stability following different site preparation systems. J Dent Res. 2011; 90(A).
- Baker J. Vora S. Bairam B. Kim H. Andreana S. Piezoelectric Vs. Conventional Site Preparation: Ex vivo Implant Primary Stability.. J Dent Res. 2010; 89(A).
- Vora S. Baker J. Bairam B. Kim H. Davis E. Andreana S. Primary Stability in Cancellous Bone of Two Implant Site Preparations. J Dent Res. 2010; 89(A).
- Abuhaimad TS, Kim H-I, Fabiano JA, Baier RE. Pressable glass ceramics as a repair material for porcelain fracture. J Dent Res. 2006; 85(A).
- Kim HI, Monaco EA, Piazza M, Psichogios P, Meyer A, Baier R. Bonding Surface Activation by Glow Discharge Treatment Improves Integrity of Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (Captek) Interfaces. J Dent. Res. 2002; 81(A).
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Kim H, Buhite S, Monaco EA. Maxillary Implant-retained Overdenture with Dolder Bar Attachment, A Clinical Report NY State Dent J. 2015; 81(2).
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics; Member (2014–present)
- American Dental Association (Member) (2009–present)
- Eighth District Dental Society (Member) (2009–present)
- New York State Dental Society (Member) (2009–present)
- American Board of Prosthodontics, Board Certified (2006–present)
- American College of Prosthodontists (Diplomate) (2006–present)
Presentations:
- "Digital Workflow of Implant Dentistry" 2019 Deniutm Digital Innovation in Guangzhou, Dentium, Digital Innovation (2019)
- "New Perspective and Clinical Point of View on Titanium Material in Dentistry" 2016 Autumn Conference of the Korean Academy of Prosthodontics, The Korean Academy of Prosthodontics (2016)
- "Strength properties of preceramic braxed joints from a high moble ceramic alloy obtained with a microwave-assisted oven technique" ACP 2013 Annual Session (2013)
- "Indirect Restorative Dentistry" Faculty Enrichment Program, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2012)
- "Bone reconstruction of the maxillary alveolous using Ti-mesh for dental implant placement in patient with bilateral cleft lip and palate; a case report" 59th Annual Meeting, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (2011)
- "Simplified Placement of Dental Implant: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning" CE, University at Buffalo School of Denal Medicine (2011)
- "Surgical and Restorative Implant Dentistry" CE, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2010)
- "Indirect Restorative Dentistry" Faculty Enrichment Program, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2010)
- "Extraction socket preservation graft prior to implant placement with calcium sulfate hemihydrate and platelet-rich plasma: a clinical and histomorphometry study in human subjects" 40th Annual Session, American College of Prosthodontics (2010)
- "Piezoelectric vs Conventional Site Preparation: Ex vivo Implant Primary Stability" AADR Annual Meeting, AADR/CADR (2010)
- "Primary Stability in Cancellous Bone of Two Implant Site Preparations" AADR Annual Meeting, AADR/CADR (2010)
- "Fracture resistance of pressable ceramic fused to metal custom implant abutment" 39th Annual Session, American College of Prosthodontics, ACP (2009)
- "Shear bond strength of different veneering ceramics over Y-TP substructure" 39th Annual Session, American College of Prosthodontics (2009)
- "Comparison of Tensile Strength obtained by Microwave Post-Ceramic Soldering and Conventional Post-Ceramic soldering" American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (2008)
- "Partial Denture Clasp Designs" Faculty Enrichment Program, Univrsity at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2008)
- "Fracture resistance of pressable ceramic fused to metal implant abutment" (2008)
- "Fracture resistance of pressable ceramic fused to metal custom implant abutment" 37th Annual Session, American College of Prosthodontics (2007)
- "Bonding Surface Activation by Glow Discharge Treatment Improves Integrity of Porcelain-Fused-to-Megal (Captek) Interfaces" 80th General Session of the IADR (2002)
- "Fracture resistance of pressable ceramic fused to metal custom implant abutment" 49th Annual Meeting, American Academy of FIxed Prosthodontics (2001)
- "Length Modification of Two Provisional Implant" American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics (2001)
Service Activities:
- School of Dental Medicine Faculty Awards Committee; Member (2011)
- School of Dental Medicine Student Research and Honors Committee; Member (2009–2010)
- Journal of Oral Implantology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2012–present)
- Journal review; Served as an external reviewer for the artcle, entitled "Influence of different solvents in hybrid layer’s morphology using two-step etch-and-rinse adhesives" for Journal of Adhesives; External Reviewer (2011)
- Journal of Adhesion; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2011–2012)
- Evaluator for International Dentist Program Candidates; UB School of Dental Medicine; Other (2011–present)
- Judge for Victor Fumia & George B. Snow Fixed Award; Student competition; Judge (2010)
- Indian Journal of Dental Research; Indian Journal of Dental Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2009)
- Surface and Interface Analysis; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2009)
- Faculty Enrich Program; Clinical Overview Restorative Procedures; Presentor (2009)
- Judge for Victor Fumia & George B. Snow Fixed Award; Student Competition; Judge (2009)
- Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2008–2010)
- Faculty Enrich Program; Partial Denture Clasp Design and Hands on; Presentor (2008)
- Quality Control, Fix and Removable Laboratories; Reviewer (2007–2009)
- Director of Fixed and Removable Laboratory, UB School of Dental Medicine; Responsibility: Technical support, quality assurance, in-service training, communication with outside vendors, maintaining data and service records, teaching pre-clinical and clinical courses; Director (2002–2007)
- Public Dental Health Care; Community Service; Consultant (1987–1990)