Immediate Loading of Dental Implants

Immediate loading shortens the interval between dental surgery and the placement of a prosthesis. This reference concentrates on immediate loading in and out of occlusion. Eight chapters on theory examine the benefits of immediate loading, differences between traditional and immediate loading protocols, strategies for optimizing osseointegration, management of esthetics, and selection of screw-retained or cemented provisional prostheses. Seven chapters on clinical practice deal with treatment of specific conditions. Although the Biomet 3i implant system and its specific components are used throughout the book, the authors have been careful to describe principles rather than specific components. Techniques are illustrated with color photos and b&w diagnostic images. Davarpanah is head of the Oral Rehabilitation Center of the American Hospital of Paris. Szmukler-Moncler teaches in the Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Paris 6. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)