Bone, Biomaterials & Beyond

The introduction of osseointegrated dental implants soon 50 years agohas indeed revolutionized dentistry. The scientific evaluation of theiruse has shown good and increasingly successful treatment outcomes.A prerequisite though is the availability of sufficient bone volumesto ensure integration and acceptable aesthetic results.In this book various surgical techniques, using different augmentation materials,are described and explained. The aim has been to highlight minimally invasive surgicaltechniques, which leads to less risk of morbidity and reduces treatment time.Readers will enjoy a comprehensive atlas providing some practical advices forevery day surgical practice based on solid scientific evidence.