Dental implant complications : etiology, prevention, and treatment /
Dental implants have become one of the most popular and rapidly growing techniques for replacing missing teeth. While their predictability, functionality, and durability make them an attractive option for patients and clinicians alike, complications can arise at any stage from patient assessment to...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Ames, Iowa :
Wiley-Blackwell,
2010.
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| Summary: | Dental implants have become one of the most popular and rapidly growing techniques for replacing missing teeth. While their predictability, functionality, and durability make them an attractive option for patients and clinicians alike, complications can arise at any stage from patient assessment to maintenance therapy. This book is the first comprehensive reference of its kind designed to provide clinicians of all skill levels with practical instruction grounded in evidence-based research. Featuring cases from a variety of dental specialties, the book covers the most commonly occurring implant complications as well as the unique. This book is organized sequentially, guiding the reader through complications associated with the diagnosis, treatment planning, placement, restoration, and maintenance of implants at any stage. Complications associated with various bone augmentation and sinus lift procedures are also discussed in detail with emphasis on their etiology and prevention. Each chapter utilizes a highly-illustrated and user-friendly format to showcase key pedagogical features, including a list of "take home tips" summarizing the fundamental points of each chapter. This book brings together contributions from leading experts in the field under the superior editorship of Dr. Stuart Froum. With its pragmatic approach to preventing and managing implant complications, this expertly-crafted text serves as an indispensible clinical reference and guide for all dentists placing or restoring implants. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 494 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780813808413 0813808413 |