Table of Contents
1 Cover
5 Foreword
10 1 Implants 101: History, Implant Design, Parts, and Pieces History Dental implant history timeline Implants Orthodontic implants/temporary anchoring devices (TADs) Implant dentistry terminology Summary References
11 2 Implant Therapy: Oral‐Systemic Health, Medical History, and Risk Assessment Oral‐systemic health link to overall health Medical history/risk assessment forms Summary References
12 3 What Lies Beneath the Surface? Natural Teeth, Bone, and Implant Surgery Natural teeth versus implants Bone: it is all about the bone! Bone regeneration Implant surgery Specialized implant placement Summary References
13 4 Setting the Stage: Adjunctive Surgical Procedures, Restorative Options, and Treatment Planning Adjunctive surgical procedures Restorative options Treatment planning for long‐term implant success Summary References
14 5 How to Talk to Patients About Implant Dentistry: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives What are the risks, benefits, and alternatives to replacing missing teeth? Risks Benefits Alternatives Communication and motivation Summary References
15 6 AIM for Implant Success: Assess, Identify, and Monitor Assess Monitoring Summary References
16 7 Implant Complications: Peri‐Implant Disease, Biofilm, and Corrosion What is the hygienist's role in restoratively driven implant complications? Implant complications: prevention, identification, and treatmentContribution by Dr. Maria L. Geisinger DDS, MS Peri‐implant disease; mucositis and peri‐implantitis Biologic and prosthetic complications Examination, diagnosis, and treatment of peri‐implant disease The role of biofilm in peri‐implant disease The role of corrosion in peri‐implant diseaseContribution by Dr. Luciana Safioti DDS, MSD Summary References
17 8 Biofilm‐Focused Implant Home Care Postsurgical home care Single implant home care Specialized home care Summary References
18 9 Professional In‐Office Implant Maintenance and Disease Treatment Professional in‐office regimen Highlights