Advancements in Dental Implants

Varma R, Adarsh
Dr. Adarsh Varma R is currently a post graduate student specializing in Prosthodontics, Crown, Bridge and Implantology in Viswanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE University, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. He completed his undergraduate degree from Manipal College Of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal University, Manipal, India.

This textbook documents about the advancements that has taken place in the prosthetic aspect of implant dentistry.Since traditional tooth replacements has taken a backstage because of an immense impact followed by an appreciable and commentable results in implantology,where the key lies in updation of technology in tandem with latest research prospects which brings about new clinical methodologies and materials for better patient satisfaction and long term predictable results.The content deals with the advances in changes in concepts in biomaterials,loading protocols and restorative aspects followed by usefulness and implications of the most modern diagnostic aids.It also deals with the precision and use of implant components and the changes to it in due course of time.With the advent of most modern ultra precise machinery and armamentarium the components has achieved predictable and long lasting efficacy and new design in form of various systems in the market.Thus the textbook highlights the evolution of implant dentistry which deals with changes in techniques and approach to a brighter future.