Dental Implant Restoration: Principles and Procedures

This concise and easy-to-follow guide provides a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of implant dentistry and prepares the clinician to lead the treatment team through the stages of restoration to produce an esthetic and functional result. The first part provides an overview of implants and their components, the theory of osseointegration, and a guide to patient diagnosis and treatment planning. The second part consists of effective clinical protocols for simple implant restoration using techniques that are currently available and commonly used. This book is an ideal starting point for students and practitioners new to implant dentistry.