Meticulously written by board-certified oral and maxillofacial
radiologist, Dr. Dania Tamimi, and a team of sub-specialty experts,
Specialty Imaging: Dental Implants is a comprehensive reference
ideal for anyone involved with dental implant imaging, including oral
and maxillofacial radiologists, oral surgeons, periodontists,
technicians, and general dentists. With an easily accessible format
and an organization that takes readers from the basics to the
post-procedure management of implants, Dental Implants encourages
and facilitates more inclusion of and collaboration with oral and
maxillofacial radiologists for implant planning. It educates clinicians
on how to use imaging tools efficiently and effectively to get the most
out of their radiographic imaging data, resulting in overall better
treatment outcomes for the patient. As with all Amirsys references, all
of the information is distilled into succinct, bulleted text with
detailed illustrations and thousands of images. Coupled with a companion
eBook, this volume will surely become the standard reference textbook
for all involved in implant dentistry.
Organized to guide the reader from the basics to the post-procedure
management of implants
Guidance on the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in
implant dentistry
Radiographic analysis protocol (pre and post implant placement)
Radiographic evaluation of implant complications
Provides correct terminology, methodology, and science for
implant imaging analysis
The main topics include: anatomy and nomenclature of dental
implants as well as biological and biomechanical considerations**;
imaging toolbox options**, with the utilization of these options for
planned implant site evaluation; discussion of common pathology that
may be encountered in the analysis of radiographic data with applicable
implant correlations; available alveolar process augmentation
options based on radiographic imaging data**; imaging protocols** for
postsurgical implant procedure and the radiographic appearances of
success; and the radiographic appearance of complications associated
with dental implant treatment
Comes with Amirsys eBook AdvantageT, an eBook featuring expanded
content, additional images, and fully searchable bulleted text for
quick, easy reference
