Dental Implants: The Art and Science - Hardcover

Babbush DDS MScD, Charles A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721677479 ISBN 13: 9780721677477

Publisher: Saunders, 2001

Synopsis

This comprehensive, highly-illustrated, full-colour text-atlas covers principles and techniques of oral and maxillofacial implants, both restorative and surgical. The very latest surgical techniques, explained thoroughly and effectively, are highlighted visually with more than 1,000 full-colour illustrations. It covers all aspects of cases, from selecting patients, through surgery to maintenance hygiene. A must-have resource for all practising prosthodontists and oral surgeons!

Topics include radiographic evaluation, maxillary antroplasty, inferior alveolar nerve lateralization and mental neurovascular distalization, hard and soft tissue grafting, a two-part chapter on alternative methods of reconstruction of the atrophic mandible the smooth staple and transmandibular implant, and real-time video processing

The book is divided into sections, making it easy for readers to find topics in Case Selection and Evaluation, Surgical Technique, Prosthetics, Maintenance and Hygiene, or the Cyber Office.

Covers the entire panorama of the art and science of dental implants in one volume.

Includes the latest in patient selection, biomaterials, osteointegration, radiology, practice management, and legal issues

Comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art techniques and materials help the reader understand the latest developments in the field

Concise, orderly approach to procedures provides a great reference for all levels of experienced clinicians

A world renowned contributor list including Kenneth Judy, Michael Block, Michael Powers, and Hans Bosker gives readers the opportunity to learn from the top experts in the field

About this title

Review

"A complete overview of everything the rapidly evolving field of implantology currently has to offer."

De Tandarts, June 2011

"In addition to the named editors, over 40 other specialists have contributed to this 500-page work. This volume has increased its chapters to deal with more recent topics, including: piezosurgery related to implant reconstruction; management of patients with facial disfigurement; and the use of computed tomography/cone beam computed tomography and interactive virtual treatment planning."

BDA News, May 2011

Edition details

• Publisher: Saunders
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0721677479
• ISBN 13: 9780721677477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 552