Implant surfaces and their biological and clinical impact / Ann Wennerberg, Tomas Albrektsson, Ryo Jimbo, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wennerberg, Ann, editor.

Albrektsson, Tomas, editor.

Jimbo, Ryo, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dental implants.

Dental implants--Complications.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 182 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Heidelberg : Springer, 2015.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

This book provides the reader with the knowledge required in order to understand the chemical, physical, mechanical, and topographical aspects of implant surfaces, as well as their impact on the biological response. Common ways to modify implant surfaces are described, and methods for the evaluation of surface properties are presented in an easy-to-read style. Experimental results that have contributed to surface modifications relevant for commercial available implants are presented, with emphasis on in vivo and clinical studies. While the focus is primarily on surface modifications at the micrometer and nanometer levels, alterations at the millimeter level are also covered, including thread designs and their possible influence on stress distribution. In addition, it is analyzed how surface alterations have changed the clinical long-term results for certain groups of patients. Care is taken to ensure that assessments are well balanced and draw attention to the potential disadvantages of different surfaces; for example, surfaces that may be more prone to biofilm accumulation are identified, with discussion of the clinical evidence.

Notes:

Includes index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 26, 2015).

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

ISBN:

9783662453797

3662453797

3662453789

9783662453780

OCLC:

899495731

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.