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Dental Implants: The Art and Science

Maxillofacial surgery is arguably one of the most varied and exacting surgical specialities, combining as it does the full range of hard and soft tissue surgical skills in a complex anatomical region. Operative Maxillofacial Surgery will be of particular value to trainees in oral and maxillofacial, ear, nose, and throat plastic surgery. It will also be of interest to those more senior surgeons who have subspecialized in a particular area but wish to keep abreast of the scope of the specialty. This book, whilst providing surgeons with a current synopsis of their chosen specialty, will enevitably perhaps for the first time, define their surgical identity and the range of what is current practice. This comprehensive, highly-illustrated, full-colour text-atlas covers principles and techniques of oral and maxillofacial implants, both restorative and surgical. The very latest surgical techniques, explained thoroughly and effectively, are highlighted visually with more than 1,000 full-colour illustrations. It covers all aspects of cased, from selecting patients, through surgery to maintenance hygiene. A must have resource for all practicing prosthodontists and oral surgeons!

Features:The book is divided into sections, making it easy for readers to find topics in Case Selection and Evaluation, Surgical Technique, Prosthetics, Maintenance and Hygiene, or the Cyber Office.

Covers the entire panorama of the art and science of dental implants in one volume.

Topics include radiographic evaluation, maxillary antroplasty, inferior alveolar nerve lateralization and mental neurovascular distalization, hard and soft tissue grafting, a two-part chapter on alternative methods of reconstruction of the atrophic mandible - the smooth staple and transmandibular implant, and real-time video processing.

Includes the latest in patient selection, biomaterials, osteointegration, radiology, practice management and legal issues.

Comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art techniques and materials help the reader understand the latest developments in the field.

Concise, orderly approach to procedures provides a great reference for all levels of experienced clinicians.