PERIODONTAL CONSIDERATION IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY

Dental implants are currently the most advanced and widely used treatment option for restoring missing natural teeth. Periodontal diseases are one of the most common causes of tooth loss. Thus maintenance of adequate periodontal support is of prime importance to preserve natural teeth. Similarly the long term stability and functioning of dental implants also demands a healthy periodontal tissue architecture. This book covers and explains various aspects essential for dental implants from a periodontal point of view. It also sheds light on long term maintenance of dental implants.