Peri-Implant Therapy for the Dental Hygienist is a
comprehensive guide for implant history, prosthetic designs, and
patient selection including oral systemic health and risk
assessment. The text also discusses pre-surgical procedures,
communicating with patients about implant dentistry, in-office
maintenance protocols, plus new innovative home-care options to
ensure success of the implant and overall health of the
patient.
An essential tool for dental hygienists to prepare to take on this
very important challenge in the profession, Peri-Implant Therapy
for the Dental Hygienist is a valuable resource for the entire
dental team.
Table of Content
Contributor List ix
Acknowledgments xi
Foreword xiii
Robert Schneider, DDS, MS
1 Implants 101: History, Implant Design, Parts, and Pieces 1
2 Patient Selection for Implant Therapy: Oral Systemic Health, Medical History, and Risk Assessment 15
3 What Lies Beneath the Surface? Natural Teeth, Bone, and Implant Placement 29
4 Setting the Stage: Adjunctive Surgical Procedures, Restorative Options, and Treatment Planning 51
With contributions by Robert Horowitz, DDS, and Robert Schneider, DDS, MS
5 How to Talk to Patients about Implant Dentistry: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives 77
6 AIM for Implant Success: Assess, Identify, and Monitor 93
7 Implant Complications: Peri-Implant Disease and Cement Residue Protocol 107
With contribution by Alfonso Piñeyro, DDS
8 Implant Home Care Is Key! 127
9 Safe, Effective, In-Office Implant Maintenance 145
Appendix: Terminology and Resources 175
Index 181
About the author
Susan S. Wingrove, RDH, is an international lecturer, practicing dental hygienist for periodontists and cosmetic dentists, and instrument designer for Paradise Dental Technologies, Inc. She is the designer of Wingrove Titanium Implant Series, ACE probes, and Queen of Hearts instruments. Susan is member of the Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Hygiene Association and International Federation of Dental Hygiene. She is published author for American and International journals on implant therapy, regeneration, and advanced instrumentation
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