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A patient's guide to dental implants /
Thomas Balshi ... [et al.].

Title: A patient's guide to dental implants / Thomas Balshi ... [et al.].
Publication info: Omaha, Neb. : Addicus Books, c2003. Physical descrip: xii, 114 p., [4] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm. Local system # a593080
ISBN: 1886039658 (pbk.)
General Note: Includes index.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
1 Why We Lose Teeth 3
2 Dental Implants: How They Work 11
3 Contemplating Dental Implant Treatment 26
4 Your Consultation 38
5 Your Dental Implant Surgery & Tooth Restoration 56
6 Caring for Your Implants 70
Resources 79
Glossary 89
Index 99
About the Authors 107

Expert advice on the risks an benefits of the increasingly popular dental implant procedure Americans are seeking dental implants at a rate that is increasing 14% each year, and this guide answers the medical, aesthetic, and procedural questions patients face in selecting this permanent alternative to dentures and bridges. Four experienced prosthedontists explain each step of tooth replacement using dental implants, from the initial consultation to the recovery process. Included is information on the physiology of the human jaw, the restorative process, potential risks, and desired outcomes.

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