Implant Laboratory Procedures: A Step By Step Guide

Implant Laboratory Procedures: A Step-By-Step Guide provides clinicians and dental laboratory technicians with a systematic and practical approach to the common dental laboratory procedures associated with implant restorative dentistry. Written with laboratory technicians and restorative dentists in mind, the book is organized by case type, taking common case scenarios and devoting a separate chapter to each. Numerous illustrations and photographs demonstrate each step of the laboratory procedure required for a particular implant restoration. Complications associated with the various prosthetic procedures are also discussed. Work orders are shown for each and every step. Cases are illustrated with products from various implant companies, but predominantly feature products from Biomet 3i.

Readers have been enthusiastic in their comments and have applauded the:

* Step-by-step format for quick and clear reference

* Numerous color illustrations

* Consistent focus on the practical aspects of clinical and laboratory procedures

* Simple,concise and straightforward manner in which both basic and more advanced cases are profiled

* Helpful advice on procedural protocols, treatment planning and sequencing

* Inclusion of both single- and multiple-implant-supported prostheses

Implant surgeons, restorative dentists, dental laboratory technicians, dental assistants, and dental students all could benefit from the use of this excellent resource. It establishes a common ground for discussing implant treatment among members of the dental team. The book has been translated into Spanish.