Implants in Contemporary Orthodontics

by Devinder Preet Singh

Overview

As the glorious first century of organized orthodontics has passed and we have entered the next century, the sheer pace of technological advancement is phenomenal. If the history of all landmarks were to be drawn, the most recent would be the development of the Skeletal Anchorage System (SAS). Skeletal Anchorage System (SAS) involves the use of implants as a source of orthodontic anchorage. The pioneering studies on oral implants were done by Linkow in 1967, who is rightfully called the Father of Oral Implantology. Implants are fast gaining popularity, as their patient compliance expectation use is minimal. Anchorage can be both orthodontic as well as orthopedic. The orthopedic uses include maxillary expansion as well as maxillary protraction while orthodontic include intrusion, space closure and distalization. Now, with the development of newer implants such as the micro-implants, their use has been revolutionized as these implants are small, easily placed as well as removed, and require a minimal healing period before loading. The future of implants in orthodontics is promising as product developments in terms of minimal patient discomfort and reduced treatment time are continually occurring. The Editor of this book explores the issues as well as other new developments and challenges in contemporary orthodontics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634843027
Publisher:	Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/10/2016
Series:	Dental Science, Materials and Technology
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 1.50(h) x 9.50(d)

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Introduction 1

History 3

Chapter 1 Review of Literature 5

Chapter 2 Medical Evaluation of the Patient 15

Chapter 3 Radiologic Planning for Dental Implants 17

Chapter 4 Classification of Implants 25

Chapter 5 Materials Used for Implants 31

Chapter 6 Biocompatibility of Titanium Implants 33

Chapter 7 Implant Design Properties 41

Chapter 8 Factors Influencing Osseointegration 45

Chapter 9 Healing of Endosseous Implants 51

Chapter 10 Restorative Considerations in Combined Orthodontic Implant Therapy 59

Chapter 11 Experiments Regarding the Stability of Implant Materials 63

Chapter 12 Clinical Uses of Implants in Orthodontics 65

Chapter 13 Newer Implant Systems 77

Chapter 14 Implants and Distraction Osteogenesis 107

Conclusion 117

Bibliography 119

About the Author 127

Index 129