Clinical Practice in Oral Implantology

Author: Zhou Lei
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: This book focuses on clinical practice, drawing on the clinical experience of experts and incorporating current developments in implantology. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental techniques and operational insights of mainstream bone-anchored implant systems. As a clinical guide, it explains how to select patients and evaluate the host implant site, the steps for implant placement, various types of restorations, and postoperative maintenance. It emphasizes surgical implantation techniques and related surgical procedures, such as various bone augmentation techniques and guided bone regeneration techniques, as well as conventional restoration methods. The book primarily uses images to introduce various procedures through clinical case studies, aiming to present the techniques in a clear and straightforward manner.
The book is divided into 17 chapters, covering two main parts: surgical techniques for dental implant placement in oral and maxillofacial surgery, and implant-supported restorations as solid carriers. It primarily focuses on the fundamental principles of current implant surgery and implant-supported restoration, along with various operational procedures and key technical points. Through practical cases supplemented by corresponding images, it provides an in-depth yet accessible discussion, with discussions on and key points based on the author's insights. Additionally, it offers a detailed introduction to rapidly advancing techniques such as guided bone regeneration and various bone augmentation methods. It is both a richly illustrated specialized book and a comprehensive, depth-and-breadth guide suitable for clinical applications. It serves as a valuable reference for peers and graduate students aspiring to pursue careers in oral and maxillofacial implantology.