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Implants Done Right: Your Guide to a Healthy Smile - Softcover

Thousand, John W., IV

 
9781647241421: Implants Done Right: Your Guide to a Healthy Smile

Synopsis

Aimed at patients and written by periodontists, this book explains dental implants and their biology, risks, and realities. It describes bone and gum augmentation; the definition of a dental implant and its construction; the role of the periodontist; the biologic components needed for long-term implant success; techniques to build bone and gums to make a smile look natural; how restoring missing teeth can improve health, self-esteem, and quality of life; how to maintain the long-term health and appearance of dental implants; and what to watch for in failing implants. It includes recipes for use when healing from implant surgery. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

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This book, written specifically for patients, provides accurate, up-to-date information on dental implants in a language patients can understand. It walks them through the basic biology of implants, the complexities and risks, and the realities of living with dental implants immediately after surgery and in the long term. The goal is to empower patients to understand their clinical situation and the options presented to them so they can make an informed decision knowing all the risks and benefits.

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