Dental implants refer to the surgical components which interface with
the bone of the skull or jaw in order to support a dental prosthesis.
Dental implants function through a biological process known as
osseointegration, wherein certain substances such as Titanium, form a
bond with the bone. The success of implant dentistry procedures depend
on various factors, like the drugs used to assist in osseointegration,
health of the person and the health of the tissues present in the mouth.
The implant can be either removable or fixed. Major types of implants
are small diameter implants, implant supported bridge, implant-supported
overdenture and single tooth implant restoration. This book discusses
the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of implant dentistry. It
elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary
manner. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this
book will help the readers understand the recent advances in this field.