Containing procedures for both implant surgery and prosthodontic treatment, this book was written for the general practitioner, prosthodontist, oral surgeon, and periodontist. Dental technicians can also benefit from the step-by-step instruction. Part I describes all the techniques needed for a successful long-term prognosis for both implants and prostheses. Part II focuses on the neglected areas of occlusion as related to implants.

ISBN: 4-87417-274-1

Table of Contents:
Part I: Theory and Practice of Osseointegration
1. Introduction
2. Osseointegration Implant Systems
3. Biological Considerations for Osseointegration
4. Treatment Planning
5. Sterilization and Surgical Preparations
6. First Stage Surgery
7. Second Stage Surgery
8. Impression Procedures and Interocclusal Registration
9. Fully Bone Anchored Prostheses
10. Osseointegrated Implants in Overdentures
11. Partially Edentulous Prostheses
12. Complications and Maintenance

Part II: Occlusion for Osseointegration
13. The Importance of Occlusion
14. Biomechanical Considerations on Osseointegrated Implants
15. Optimum Condyle Position
16. Facebow Record
17. Vertical Dimension and Interocclusal Registration
18. Ideal Occlusion
19. Eccentric Mandibular Movement
20. Record Verification
21. Computer Assisted Pantograph
22. Anterior Guidance
23. Laboratory Procedures for Occlusal Rehabilitation

478pp: 1,077 illus (1,077 in color)