I underwent my implant surgery for my missing front tooth ( #9) in May 2007. After waiting for 5 months I just got my implant exposed and Dr. Ichikawa placed the abutment. Dr. Ichikawa was simply superb. I was very apprehensive about the whole idea of gettng surgery ( pain, complications , infection especially since I had my spleen removed ) but every thing went so smoothly. Infact after my surgery I took just a handful of over the counter Tylenol to cope with the pain. If I ever had to go for another implant I would *only* go back to Dr. Ichikawa The best part I liked is Dr. Ichikawa explains very clearly what he is doing and why. He is very very good at following up after surgery to make sure you are feeling okay and there is not much pain and bleeding.