Osseointegration and Dental Implants

Osseointegration and Dental Implants offers a comprehensive guide to the state of the art of implant dentistry. Based around the proceedings of the Toronto Osseointegration Conference Revisisted, it gathers together information on all aspects of implant dentistry and osseointegration, from basic scientific background, such as the biology of osseointegration and the biomechanics of implant surface , to clinical relevance, such as treatment planning, loading protocols, and patient rehabilitation. This unique book shows implant dentistry as it is today, in all its diverse clinical applications, and provides an expert discussion of what we know, what we think we know, and what we need to find out. Osseointegration and Dental Implants draws together contributions from some of the leading figures in implant dentistry to provide a broad range of perspectives on the treatment modality that has revolutionized modern dentistry. Every aspect -- biological, surgical, restorative and post-operative --of dental implants and osseointegration is approached with the same practical, lucid, and clinical tone. This book will give specialists, general dentists, and aspiring dental students a worthy and comprehensive guide to the current advances and future direction of the clinical practice of implant dentistry and the science of osseointegration.