The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Implants

Description

This clinically oriented book gives dental practitioners and students a hands-on guide to incorporating dental implants into their practices. Taking a clear and concise approach to the subject, the book offers basic information on all aspects of dental implants. Topics covered encompass the pros and cons of implants, patient factors, clinical considerations to success and failure, and implant restoration. Photographs, radiographs, and illustrations support the text, demonstrating the concepts discussed. The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Implants starts with a brief history of the subject then examines the clinical and economic considerations for implants. Patient factors, including systemic, oral, and periodontal health, diet, age, gender, and more are discussed. The book also looks at the experience of the clinician, followed by clinical considerations such as case planning, implant design, surgical techniques, antibiotics, and more. The last chapters cover post-surgical follow-up and the many factors that lead to a successful outcome. Discusses all aspects of dental implantology in the practice setting Supports dental practitioners in incorporating dental implants into their practices Considers pros and cons, patient factors, clinical considerations, success and failure, and implant restoration Offers foundational information on dental implants in an easy-to-read format Includes photographs and drawings to depict the concepts discussed The ADA Practical Guide to Dental Implants is a useful introduction and guide to dental implants for any practitioner interested in incorporating implants into clinical practice. Cover Title Page Table of Contents Preface Chapter 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 Chapter 2 A Brief History of Dental Implants Replacing Missing Teeth Dental Implants Subperiosteal Implants Endodontic Implants Endosseous Implants References Chapter 3 Design of Implants The Endosseous Implant The Implant Body and Surface Mini Dental Implants The Implant Cervical Portion The Abutment Connection Final Thoughts Notes References Chapter 4 Patient Factors Systemic and Oral Health and Implants Infection Bone Quality Patient Factors Conclusion Notes References Chapter 5 Patient Consults Evaluating the Patient Treatment Options and the Dentist Conclusions Chapter 6 Treatment Planning and Evaluating Implant Sites Implant Site Evaluation – Healed Bone Implant Site Evaluation – Immediate Site Conclusion Chapter 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 Chapter 8 Implant Surgery: Simple Healed Sites Treatment Agenda Systemic and Dental History Surgical Procedure Performing the Osteotomy Surgical Procedure Time-Line for a Simple Implant Post-operative Protocol Conclusions Reference Chapter 9 Bone Grafting Bone Grafting Ridge Preservation Membranes GBR Clinical Sequence Crestal Sinus Augmentation Note Conclusions References Chapter 10 Guided Surgery Imaging Conclusions References Chapter 11 Complicated Implant Placement: Immediate Sites Treatment Sequence Implant Placement Immediate Temporization Types of Temporary Restorations Wide-Body Implants Conclusions Reference Chapter 12 Full Arch Cases Treatment Modalities for the Edentulous Patient Implant Overdentures Fixed Implant Bridge(S) Material Selection Conclusions References Chapter 13 Screw-Retention vs Cement Retention of Restorations Cement Retention of Restorations Screw-Retained Restorations Conclusions References Chapter 14 Restoring Dental Implants CAD/CAM Dentistry Advantages and Drawbacks of CAD/CAM Technology Restorative Materials Wear and Abrasion Conclusions References Note Chapter 15 Dental Implant Failures Recognizing a Failing Implant Risk Factors for a Failed Dental Implant Operator Experience Hardware Failure Effects of Medications Antidepressants Bisphosphonates Antibiotics Implant Failures Saving the Failing Implant Conclusions References Chapter 16 Economics of Dental Implants The Dental Implant Practice Basic Considerations Cost Breakdowns The Single Implant The Mandibular Overdenture (Two to Three Implants) The Maxillary Overdenture (Four Implants) Financing Conclusions Note References Chapter 17 Maintaining Dental Implants Preventing Implant Failures Indicators of Implant Problems Natural Teeth vs Implants Hygiene Instrumentation Patient-Applied Oral Hygiene Measures Conclusions References Appendix A Restoring Dental Implants Step 1 Step 2 Step 2a Step 3 Step 4 Appendix B Abutments Healing Abutments Categories of Abutments Temporary Abutments Stock Abutments UCLA Abutments Custom-Made Implant Abutments Treatment Aspects of Custom Abutments Zirconia Crowns and Abutments Note Appendix C Bone Graft Materials Bone Grafts in Implant Treatment Successful Bone Grafting Osteoblasis Graft Stabilization Bone Graft Materials Autografts Allografts Xenografts Membranes Alloplasts Conclusions Note Reference Index EULA