A surgical component which serves as an orthodontic anchor between the
bone of the jaw or skull and a dental prosthesis is called a dental
implant. A dental prosthesis can range from a bridge, a denture to a
facial prosthesis. Osseointegration is a biological process in which a
material forms a bond with the bone. This process is the foundation of
modern implant dentistry. Computed tomography along with CAM/CAD
simulations and surgical guidelines are used to determine the position
of implants with respect to the adjacent teeth. Temporary anchorage
devices are a special type of small diameter dental implants which are
used to assist the movement of the tooth. Root analog ceramic implants
are currently the most technologically advanced form of dental implants.
They are produced using CT or DVT scans and can be placed without any
surgery after tooth extraction. In this book, the various advancements
in implant dentistry are glanced at and their applications as well as
ramifications are looked at in detail. For all readers who are
interested in this field, the case studies included herein will serve as
an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.
