Evidence-based Implant Dentistry and Systemic Conditions provides essential information on the osseointegration and survival of dental implants in medically challenged patients. Compiling studies covering the impact of systemic conditions on the endurance and success of dental implants, each chapter focuses on a specific question relating to implant therapy. The book presents data using a systematic review approach, with each chapter discussing success rates in the respective studies, and offers recommendations for future research to its readers.
The book covers dental implants in patients with a wide range of conditions: cardiovascular disorders; Crohn's disease; hepatic disorders; renal disorders; rheumatological disorders; scleroderma; chronic hyperglycemia; and psychological/psychiatric disorders. It also provides coverage of dental implants in patients who have a history of periodontitis, are pregnant, who smoke or do drugs, and more.
- Aggregates the major research on the impact of systemic conditions on implant therapy success
- Discusses a range of conditions, including oral and systemic cancers, AIDS, osteonecrosis, arthritis, and more
- Provides clinical recommendations for every condition listed
- Compiles studies from indexed databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, ISI web of knowledge, Scopus, and EMBASE
Evidence-based Implant Dentistry and Systemic Conditions is an excellent text for implant dentists, prosthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and general dentists.
