Dallas Public Library

Peri-implant therapy for the dental hygienist, clinical guide to maintenance and disease complications, Susan S. Wingrove

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Peri-implant therapy for the dental hygienist

bibliography

828334112

Susan S. Wingrove

clinical guide to maintenance and disease complications

"Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist is a comprehensive guide for implant history, prosthetic designs, and patient selection including oral systemic health and risk assessment. The text also discusses pre-surgical procedures, communicating with patients about implant dentistry, in-office maintenance protocols, plus new innovative home-care options to ensure success of the implant and overall health of the patient. An essential tool for dental hygienists to prepare to take on this very important challenge in the profession, Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist is a valuable resource for the entire dental team"--Provided by publisher

Implants 101: history, implant design, parts, and pieces -- Patient selection for implant therapy: oral systemic health, medical history, and risk assessment -- What lies beneath the surface? Natural teeth, bone, and implant placement -- Setting the state: adjunctive surgical procedures, restorative options, and treatment planning / with contributions by Robert Horowitz and Robert Schneider -- How to talk to patients about implant dentistry: risks, benefits, and alternatives -- AIM for implant success: assess, identify, and monitor -- Implant complications: peri-implant disease and cement residue protocol / with contribution by Alfonso Piñeyro -- Implant home care is key! -- Safe, effective, in-office implant maintenance -- Appendix: Terminology and resources