Osseointegration: On Continuing Synergies in Surgery, Prosthodontics, Biomaterials

by George A. Zarb, Tomas Albrektsson (Editor), Gerald Baker (Editor)

Written by some of the most accomplished and respected clinician-researchers of our day, this engaging monograph takes stock of the impact of osseointegration on the clinical practice of dentistry 25 years after the concept was introduced in North America. It presents an honest and compelling assessment of the documented effectiveness of implants as well as the known shortcomings of this treatment modality. Most important, it synthesizes this information within the context of clinical decision-making about the management of patients' prosthodontic and surgical needs. The authors examine every facet of implant dentistry to describe what we know and, equally important, what we don't know in terms of patient care and treatment outcomes. This book is an essential clinical resource for general dentists and students who wish to understand the historic evolution and present-day practice of implant dentistry.



Contents



1 Looking The Emergence and the Promise of Osseointegration George A. Zarb

2 Treatment Outcomes George A. Zarb, Tomas Albrektsson

3 Local and Systemic Health Considerations S. Ross Bryant, Sreenivas Koka, Ian R. Matthew

4 Healing Response Tomas Albrektsson, Victoria Franke-Stenport, Ann Wennerberg

5 Materials, Designs, and Surfaces Ann Wennerberg, Tomas Albrektsson, Clark Stanford

6 Diagnostic Imaging Michael J. Pharoah, Ernest W. N. Lam

7 Surgical Considerations Gerald Baker, David J. Psutka, Lesley David

8 Soft Tissue Esthetic Considerations Dennis P. Tarnow, Sang-Choon Cho, George A. Zarb

9 Prosthodontic Considerations George A. Zarb, Steven E. Eckert, Clark Stanford

10 Early-Loading Protocols Nikolai Attard, George A. Zarb

11 Osseointegration Failure David Chvartszaid, Sreenivas Koka, George A. Zarb

12 Standards of Care Kirk Preston

13 Future Directions Clark Stanford

14 From Rearview Vistas to Current Landscapes George A. Zarb

Internet Resources Christine White

200 pages, Hardcover

First published September 30, 2008

About the author

Prof. Dr. George A. Zarb recently completed a forty year-plus career in clinical scholarship at the University of Toronto. He has lectured internationally, written and published extensively, and is the recipient of numerous awards, including six honorary doctorates and his two countries' highest civilian recognition, the Order of Canada and the Order of Malta. He currently serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Prosthodontics.