Dentistry is a discipline of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis,
prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the oral cavity,
oral mucosa, and related structures and tissues. Implant dentistry is
the branch of dentistry that includes a surgical component that
interfaces with the bone of the jaw to support a dental prosthesis such
as a crown, bridge, denture and facial prosthesis. The primary use of
implant dentistry is to support a dental prosthesis. Osseointegration is
the biological process behind modern dental implants. In
osseointegration, materials like titanium form an intimate bond to the
bone. Risks and complications related to implant therapy are excessive
bleeding, infection, failure to osseointegrate, peri-implantitis, etc.
The health of the person receiving the treatment, health of the tissues
in the mouth and the drugs which affect the chances of osseointegration,
are some factors on which the success or the failure of the dental
implant depends. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the
field of implant dentistry. It strives to provide a fair idea about this
discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest
advances within this field. This book is a resource guide for experts as
well as students.
