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<p>Glossary xii</p> <p><b>1 History of Dental Implants 1</b></p> <p><b>2 Osseointegration 7</b></p> <p>Concept 7</p> <p>Factors affecting Osseointegration 8</p> <p>- Implant Related 8</p> <p>- Environment Related 19</p> <p>Success vs Survival 22</p> <p>New Concepts 24</p> <p><b>3 Implant Systems 28</b></p> <p>Components 28</p> <p>Fixture 28</p> <p>Transmucosal 32</p> <p>Implant Types 33</p> <p>Prosthetic 36</p> <p>- Abutments 38</p> <p>- Screws 39</p> <p>- Torque Wrench 39</p> <p>Laboratory 39</p> <p>Implant systems 40</p> <p><b>4 Patient Selection and Indications for Treatment 43</b></p> <p>Patient Selection 44</p> <p>- Generic Planning 45</p> <p>- Site Specific Planning 48</p> <p>Indications for implant Treatment 54</p> <p>Follow up care 58</p> <p><b>5 Surgical and Prosthodontic Protocols 60</b></p> <p>Surgical Protocols 60</p> <p>- Timing of Implant Fixture Placement 61</p> <p>- Computer Guided placement 65</p> <p>Augmentation Procedures 66</p> <p>- Timing 67</p> <p>- Techniques 70</p> <p>- Materials 73</p> <p>Prosthodontic Protocols 78</p> <p>- Type of Prosthesis 79</p> <p>- Complications 83</p> <p>Loading Protocols 85</p> <p>Constructing the Prosthesis 85</p> <p>Fitting the Prosthesis 87</p> <p>Post insertion Instructions 87</p> <p>Outcomes 88</p> <p><b>6 Peri-Implant Tissues 90</b></p> <p>Anatomy 90</p> <p>Health 93</p> <p>Disease 94</p> <p>- Factors to consider 94</p> <p>- Periimplant Mucositis 95</p> <p>- Peri-implantitis 96</p> <p>Assessment 99</p> <p>Treatment 99</p> <p><b>7 Maintenance Care around Dental Implants 109</b></p> <p>Definition 109</p> <p>Principles 110</p> <p>Components 112</p> <p>Intervals 118</p> <p>Treatment During Maintenance care 122</p> <p>Criteria for Success and Failure Dental Implant Retained Restorations 127</p> <p><b>8 Role of the Hygienists/Therapists 129</b></p> <p>Role as a Clinician 131</p> <p>Role as an Educator 134</p> <p>Implant Systems 138</p> <p>Implant Restoration Types 138</p> <p>Surgical Procedures 138</p> <p>Index 141</p>

<p><b>Ulpee Darbar </b>is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Director of Dental Education at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK.</p>

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