Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Preface
5 1 Why Dental Implants? Partial and Complete Edentulism in the Twenty‐First Century The Reality of Dental Implants Implants and the Edentulous Patient Implants for Single Crowns and Bridgework Implants vs Endodontic Treatment Conclusions References
6 2 A Brief History of Dental Implants Replacing Missing Teeth Dental Implants References
7 3 Design of Implants The Endosseous Implant The Implant Body and Surface Mini Dental Implants The Implant Cervical Portion The Abutment Connection Final Thoughts References
8 4 Patient Factors Systemic and Oral Health and Implants Infection Bone Quality Patient Factors Conclusion References
9 5 Patient Consults Evaluating the Patient Treatment Options and the Dentist Conclusions
10 6 Treatment Planning and Evaluating Implant Sites Implant Site Evaluation – Healed Bone Implant Site Evaluation – Immediate Site Conclusion
11 7 Implant Scenarios The Single Crown Implant‐Supported Bridgework vs the FPD/RPD The Edentulous Patient Implant Over‐denture Fixed Implant Bridge(S) Conclusions References
12 8 Implant Surgery Treatment Agenda Conclusions Reference
13 9 Bone Grafting Bone Grafting GBR Clinical Sequence Crestal Sinus Augmentation Note Conclusions References
14 10 Guided Surgery Imaging Conclusions References
15 11 Complicated Implant Placement: Immediate Sites Treatment Sequence Implant Placement Immediate Temporization Types of Temporary Restorations Wide‐Body Implants Conclusions Reference
16 12 Full Arch Cases Treatment Modalities for the Edentulous Patient Implant Overdentures Fixed Implant Bridge(S)