Implant Therapy in the Geriatric Patient

After a very successful series of eight previous treatment guides, it seems logical to think about our patients as they grow older and may become frail and more dependent on care. Volume 9 of the ITI Treatment Guide attests to the ITI's holistic approach to implant dentistry and to its professional responsibility for patients who have aged with implant-supported restorations in place, as well as for patients at a more advanced age who, until late in life, can benefit from the progress we have made in terms of the materials and techniques that present-day implant dentistry has to offer.The ITI Treatment Guide series is a compendium of evidence-based implant-therapy techniques and procedures for daily practice. Written by renowned clinicians and supported by contributions from expert practitioners, the ITI Treatment Guides provide a comprehensive overview of various clinical options. The management of different clinical situations is discussed with an emphasis on sound diagnostics, evidencebased treatment concepts, and predictable treatment outcomes with minimal risk to the patient.

Chapter 01: Introduction - F. Müller, S. BarterChapter 02: Implant Treatment in Old Age: Literature Review - S. Barter, F. MüllerChapter 03: Aging: a Biological, Social, and Economic Challenge - F. MüllerChapter 04: The Benefits of Implant-supported Prostheses in the Elderly Patient - F. MüllerChapter 05: Medical Considerations for Dental Implant Therapy in the Elderly Patient - S. BarterChapter 06: Features of Removable Prostheses for the Old - F. MüllerChapter 07: Implants and Partial-denture Design - F. MüllerChapter 08: Implant-supported Overdentures for the Edentulous Patient - F. MüllerChapter 09: Surgical Considerations in the Aging Patient - S. BarterChapter 10: Oral Hygiene in Geriatric Implant Patients - F. MüllerChapter 11: The Ailing Patient - F. MüllerChapter 12: Management of Technical and Biological Complications - S. BarterChapter 13: Clinical Case Presentations:Chapter 14: Conclusions - S. Barter, F. MüllerChapter 15: References