Dental Implants: The Art and Science [Hardcover]

Charles A. Babbush DDS MScD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0721677479 | ISBN-13: 978-0721677477 | Edition: 2nd

This comprehensive, highly illustrated, full-color text-atlas covers principles and techniques of oral and maxillofacial implants, both restorative and surgical. The latest surgical techniques are explained and visually highlighted with more than 1,000 full-color illustrations. It covers all aspects of cases, from selecting patients to surgery to maintenance hygiene. It is an essential resource for all practicing prosthodontists and oral surgeons.

Editorial Reviews

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"A complete overview of everything the rapidly evolving field of implantology currently has to offer."

De Tandarts, June 2011

 

"In addition to the named editors, over 40 other specialists have contributed to this 500-page work. This volume has increased its chapters to deal with more recent topics, including: piezosurgery related to implant reconstruction; management of patients with facial disfigurement; and the use of computed tomography/cone beam computed tomography and interactive virtual treatment planning."

BDA News, May 2011

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 552 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 2nd edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721677479
• ISBN-13: 978-0721677477
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,467,709 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Intro, Short On Details, July 11, 2006

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Chan Joon Yee "Dr Chan" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dental Implants: The Art and Science (Hardcover)

This book tells you what to look out for during examination and diagnosis and how to make use of study casts for treatment planning. I find the chapters on bone grafting to be especially helpful.

However, there are 2 problems. As expected in this sunrise industry, the implant systems featured in the book are already quite outdated. I can't imagine myself using an external hex anymore. Restoration nowadays is also a lot less complicated with a wider range of abutments and other accessories.

Secondly, the surgical techniques are almost never explained in detail. Perhaps an interactive handson course would be better able to impart that, but if you're a newbie, don't expect to learn much about surgical procedures. A bit disappointing for me when I first bought it, given the size and price of the book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Every Young Dentist Should Know And Not Be Afraid to Ask, May 4, 2006

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Tim Kosinski "Smilecreator" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dental Implants: The Art and Science (Hardcover)

This comprehensive dental implant textbook is a must for the dentist who wants to be well informed on the intricacies of placing and restoring dental implants.

From case selection to surgical technique and prosthetic applications, this book is not only informative, but should be reviewed regularly. Even maintenance and hygiene protocols are addressed in wonderful detail.

The young dental student coming out of their program needs to comprehend many techniques not completely taught in dental school. Dental implants have proven to be a viable alternative to conventional dental treatment and need to be understood well to discuss with potential patients.

Dr. Babbush has done a wonderful job going through the physiology and technical aspects of modern dental therapy.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars so so, February 12, 2006

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Kim Dong Oh "odontics" (South Korea) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dental Implants: The Art and Science (Hardcover)

general contents

lack of pictures

expensive

poor quality photos