Introducing Dental Implants

An introduction to dental implants for senior dental students and recently qualified dentists, this text covers the range of different implant systems available. The complete process, from patient assessment and treatment planning through to problems and maintenance procedures, is detailed. Chapter summaries include consideration of alternative treatment modalities, giving readers a balanced view of the subject.

Table of Contents:
1. Using this book 2. Implants: an introduction 3. General treatment decisions 4. Gathering information and treatment planning 5. Basic implant surgery 6. The edentulous patient 7. The partially dentate patient 8. Single tooth implants 9. Other applications 10. Problems 11. Index

About the Author :
Lloyd graduated in 1980 from the Welsh National School of Medicine, Cardiff. Following graduation, he continued to work at the school in the departments of Oral Surgery and Conservative Dentistry before accepting a post in the department of Conservative Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Institute. In 1983 Lloyd won a prestigious, highly competitive Science and Engineering Research Scholarship which allowed him to enroll onto the Master of Science in Restorative Dentistry programme at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, USA. After completing his MSc in 1985, Lloyd returned to work at The Eastman Dental Institute where he was a highly respected and longstanding Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in the Prosthodontics department for over twenty years. During this time, Lloyd took over one of the most illustrious restorative practices in London and The London Centre for Prosthodontics was born. Lloyd is the lead clinician and the senior partner. In addition to his time spent at the practice, Lloyd lectures nationally and internationally in all aspects of prosthodontics and implant dentistry. He is renowned as one of the leading implant surgeons in the United Kingdom and he has co-authored two books on the subject. He continues to treat cases and teach within the hospital setting as a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at Kings College Dental Hospital. Lloyd continues to be invited to serve as an examiner for various post-graduate degrees at centres such as the Royal College of Surgeons. Lloyd is past president of The American Dental Society of Europe. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry and the American College of Dentistry and a member of The Pierre Fauchard Academy, The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and The American Dental Association.

Review :
"This is a book with a strong pedigree and is based on the previously successful book also written by the authors "A Colour Atlas and Text of Dental and Maxillo-Facial Implantology". The information in this book cannot be faulted and the pictures are of very good quality." D Walmsley, British Dental Journal, January 2004 textbook is ideal for undergraduate dental students, and any member of the dental team who wants a deeper insight into some of the implant treatment possibilities." Dr Waseem Noordin, Dental Practice, September 2003 the book is incredibly well organised, breaking down information into a series of headings and bullet points. This information is also summarised in table form. The text is comprehensive, supported by a wealth of clinical images and schematic illustrations covering all aspects of implant dentistry. The authors have aimed this book at final year dental students, dentists taking postgraduate courses and professionals complementary to dentistry. In laying the book out in discrete chapters in an easy to read style, I think that it will find an enthusiastic audience." Instructor, University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, Dental Update, April 2004