Glossary xii1 History of Dental Implants 12 Osseointegration 7Concept 7Factors affecting Osseointegration 8- Implant Related 8- Environment Related 19Success vs Survival 22New Concepts 243 Implant Systems 28Components 28Fixture 28Transmucosal 32Implant Types 33Prosthetic 36- Abutments 38- Screws 39- Torque Wrench 39Laboratory 39Implant systems 404 Patient Selection and Indications for Treatment 43Patient Selection 44- Generic Planning 45- Site Specific Planning 48Indications for implant Treatment 54Follow up care 585 Surgical and Prosthodontic Protocols 60Surgical Protocols 60- Timing of Implant Fixture Placement 61- Computer Guided placement 65Augmentation Procedures 66- Timing 67- Techniques 70- Materials 73Prosthodontic Protocols 78- Type of Prosthesis 79- Complications 83Loading Protocols 85Constructing the Prosthesis 85Fitting the Prosthesis 87Post insertion Instructions 87Outcomes 886 Peri-Implant Tissues 90Anatomy 90Health 93Disease 94- Factors to consider 94- Periimplant Mucositis 95- Peri-implantitis 96Assessment 99Treatment 997 Maintenance Care around Dental Implants 109Definition 109Principles 110Components 112Intervals 118Treatment During Maintenance care 122Criteria for Success and Failure Dental Implant Retained Restorations 1278 Role of the Hygienists/Therapists 129Role as a Clinician 131Role as an Educator 134Implant Systems 138Implant Restoration Types 138Surgical Procedures 138Index 141
Ulpee Darbar is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Director of Dental Education at the Eastman Dental Hospital, London, UK.