Gary Finelle
Dr. Gary Finelle maintains a private practice in Paris, France, limited to surgical and restorative implant rehabilitations, with a particular focus on esthetic outcomes. He received his dental degree from the University of Paris VII in 2009, where he completed his doctoral thesis on soft tissue healing around dental implants. From 2011 to 2013 he was a full-time resident in the Advanced Graduate Program of Oral Implantology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (Boston, MA). His clinical and academic interests center on the integration of digital technologies into surgical and prosthetic implant therapy. He is an ITI Fellow and international speaker and served as a member of the ITI Leadership Committee from 2019 to 2025. Dr. Finelle is actively involved in implant-related clinical research and is the author of numerous publications in in peer-reviewed scientific journals. He regularly lectures nationally and internationally.
Articles
Feature Article
This article examines the use of the sealing socket abutment (SSA) as a biologically and prosthetically driven solution to support peri-implant tissue healing when immediate restoration is not feasible, particularly in molar sites. By preserving soft tissue architecture and sealing the socket during the healing phase, the SSA protocol offers a predictable alternative to delayed approaches, simplifying treatment while maintaining esthetic and functional outcomes.