A Patient's Guide to Dental Implants [Paperback]

William Becker DDS (Author), Thomas Balshi DDS (Author), Edmond Bedrossian DDS (Author), Peter Wohrle DMD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

Do You Need Teeth Replacement?
 
Are you missing a tooth? Several teeth? If so, perhaps you’re like many individuals—you already wear a bridge or dentures or are considering them. But have you considered dental implants? They are “permanent teeth” that are inserted into the jawbone and function like natural teeth. They offer a more natural appearance and greater comfort than bridges or dentures.
 
Although the trend toward dental implants is growing rapidly, you, like many consumers, may not fully understand how they work. The doctors who wrote this book recognized the need for consumer information. All specialists in dental implants, they provide answers to such questions as:
 
      •  What are the benefits of dental implants?
      •  Who is a candidate for dental implants?
      •  How are the implants inserted?
      •  Are the procedures painful?
      •  How long do implants last?
      •  Are there risks or possible complications?
      •  How do you choose a qualified dentist or specialist?
      •  What follow-up care is required?
 
Your Complete Guide to Dental Implants

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About the Author

Thomas Balshi, D.D.S. is a practicing prosthodontist and the director of the Institute for Facial Esthetics. He is the author of From Soup to Nuts. He lives in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. William Becker, D.D.S. is an associate professor of periodontology at the University of Southern California school of dentistry in Los Angeles and a clinical professor of periodontology at the University of Texas at Houston. He lives in Tucson, Arizona. Edmond Bedrossian, D.D.S. is the director of the postdoctoral implant training program at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. He lives in San Francisco, California. Peter Wohrle, D.M.D. is an assistant clinical professor of advanced prosthodontics at the University of Southern California and the associate editor of the Journal of Oral Implantology. He lives in Newport Beach, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: Addicus Books; 1 edition (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886039658
• ISBN-13: 978-1886039650
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,444,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, June 15, 2003

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This review is from: A Patient's Guide to Dental Implants (Paperback)

I had a general idea about how dental implants work, but this book really educated me. If you're thinking about implants, this book will really help you understand what to expect. Easy to read and understand.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only book you'll need to read on the subject, June 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Patient's Guide to Dental Implants (Paperback)

I have heard so much about dental implants in the past few years, with more people asking for them, and more dentists offering them. I have a crown that really should be replaced, and I wanted to get an implant. This seemed like the best book to read on the subject, based on the title, so I got a copy. It's everything the title says. Easy to understand, a quick read and a thorough explanation ... in language that I can understand. Thinking about implants? Read this book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide-step by step-love it!, July 1, 2008

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This review is from: A Patient's Guide to Dental Implants (Paperback)

I have to have an implant within the next few months. I highly recommend this guide-it's concise and provides the background you need to have the procedure. It also contains some interesting historical facts, but is written for the every-day reader. Excellent resource for this procedure!