The location of endosseous implants in posterior edentulous maxilla is generally a difficult assignment in implant dentistry because of maxillary sinus pneumatization. Various sinus augmentation techniques were used with marvelous achievement rates aimed toward growing these sites for implant placement. Knowledge of anatomy of maxillary sinus guides not only in proper preoperative treatment planning but also helps to avoid the possible complications that may arise during sinus augmentation procedure. The patients with atrophic maxillae requiring implant treatment can advantage considerably...

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the application of gene therapy in dentistry. Gene therapy offers a paradigm shift by addressing oral diseases at the molecular level, aiming for preventive and regenerative outcomes. This book explores the multifactorial etiology of periodontitis, integrating microbial, environmental, genetic, and immunological components. Multiple disease progression models like the linear, burst, and dysbiosis based are reviewed to elucidate clinical variability. A detailed examination of genetic polymorphisms (eg, IL-1, IL-6, TNF- ) illustrates host...