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Delmar's Handbook of Essential Skills and Procedures for Chairside Dental A
2007-10-30 20:24:00
Delmar's Handbook of Essential Skills and Procedures for Chairside Dental Assisting by Donna J. Phinney and Judy H. Halstead provides essential information on the core clinical skills and procedures dental assistants need to know. Concise and user friendly, it presents a learning system appropriate for formal education settings, lab-based programs, on-the-job training and refresher courses. Outstanding illustrations make this text ideal for the visually oriented learner.Book Info Spokane Community College, WA. Handbook provides information on the core clinical skills and procedures dental assistants need to know. Two-tone highlighting with halftone illustrations. For students.About the Author Donna J. Phinney is chair of the Allied Health department and the program director for the Dental Assisting program at Spokane Community College. She has spent more than 20 years in the dental field as a dental assistant, a dental office consultant, an office manager, and an educator. She hold...

Medical and Dental Space Planning: A Comprehensive Guide to Design, Equipme
2007-10-30 20:19:00
Medical and Dental Space Planning : A Comprehensive Guide to Design , Equipment, and Clinical Procedures by Jain Malkin is excenlent describes the medicasl procedures and what spaces to design for them, covers radiology, surgical suites, nuclear medicne and medical spaces for dentist it was a big help , an it even comes with plant layouts that you can really see how the facilities work!Written by two of the field's most respected leaders, the 4th Edition text provides readers with information on the complete spectrum of pre-existing conditions. Advice on hundreds of complex cases and the latest clinical trials helps professionals avoid life-threatening situations and protect against malpractice claims. Every major syndrome and organ system receives extensive coverage with additional chapters on geriatric and pediatric patients. Over 1,500 up-to-date references direct users to further information on current topics including ischemic heart disease, congestive heart disease, asthma and ...
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Whole-Body Dentistry: Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health
2007-10-14 12:17:00
Whole-Body Dentistry : Discover The Missing Piece To Better Health by Mark A. Breiner (Author), Marietta Anastassatos (Author), Justin R. Breiner (Illustrator, Introduction), and Robert C., M.D. Atkins (Introduction) is a great book on how you should plan your dental care, and how conventional dentistry could be a danger to your health. The author lists many non-conventional treatments and how they can help you in caring for your teeth.Mark Breiner not only has decades of experience in whole-body dentistry, he also backs his well-researched subject matter with references so that it is impossible for anyone to ignore plain facts about the evident connections between our teeth and our body.Mark Breiner shows how certain dental procedures (for instance the implantation of dental amalgam into our teeth; or root canal fillings) effect our physical, mental & emotional states. He uses case studies for illustration, which makes long-ignored facts even more evident.He also provides very d...

Seltzer and Bender's Dental Pulp
2007-10-14 12:11:00
Seltzer and Bender 's Dental Pulp by Kenneth M. Hargreaves, Harold E. Goodis, and Samuel Seltzer provides the latest research which is interpreted in terms of biologically based recommendations for restorative and endodontic dental procedures. Color and halftone illustrations and extensive references are included. For practitioners, students, and residents, DNLM: Dental Pulp.Book Details Hardcover: 500 pagesPublisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL) (April 2002)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0867154152ISBN-13: 978-0867154153Book Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 1.4 inchesList Price: $98.00 Amazon.com Price: $93.10You Save: $4.90 (5%) Tags: Book Review, Dental Medicine, Dentistry, Dental Pulp, Dental Anatomy, Endodontic

Periodontics: Medicine, Surgery and Implants
2007-10-14 12:08:00
Periodontics: Medicine , Surgery and Implants 2nd Rev Edition by Louis F. Rose, Brian Mealey, and Robert Genco presents the medical and surgical aspects of periodontics in full color, organized to coincide with topics in the AAP's Vision 2020 Objectives. It offers strong theory and concepts, as well as highly instructive clinical practice applications. The hallmark of this book is that it directs dental diagnosis and treatment toward controlling infection and establishing an oral environment that is conducive to the overall health and well-being of the patient. Interrelationships between oral and systemic health are emphasized throughout, and advanced technologies and techniques such as oral, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and dental implant surgery are key components.About the Author Louis F. Rose, DDS, MD, Clinical Professor of Periodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Professor of Surgery, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Cl...
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Treatment Planning in Dentistry
2007-10-14 12:00:00
Treatment Planning in Dentistry by Stephen J. Stefanac, and Samuel P. Nesbit provides essential knowledge for creating treatment plans for adult dental patients. Treatment planning strategies are presented to help with balancing the ideal with the practical, with emphasis placed on the central role of the patient whose needs should drive the treatment planning process. The focus is on planning of treatment, not on the comprehensive details of every treatment modality in dentistry.Book Info Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City. Presents the fundamentals of treatment planning of adult patients. For dentists at all levels. Case studies are included, as is a CD-ROM which contains five simulated case presentations and interactive exercises. Halftone illustrations. Softcover.About the Author Stephen J. Stefanac, DDS, MS, Assistant Dean for Patient Care, Professor, Oral Medicine, Pathology and Oncology, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI; and Samuel P. Nesbit, DDS, MS, Director ...
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Systemized Orthodontic Treatment Mechanics
2007-10-14 11:17:00
Systemized Orthodontic Treatment Mech anics by Richard P. McLaughlin, John C. Bennett, and Hugo Trevisi is a practical guide for use of preadjusted appliances. The book is written by authors that are extremely well known on this field. This new, up-to-date resource focuses on correcting malocclusion or misalignment of the teeth using the preadjusted orthodontic appliance, widely accepted as the most reliable and effective appliance in orthodontics. Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and color photographs, it serves as a practical manual of clinical procedures for orthodontists with clear coverage of each stage of treatment.About the Author Richard McLaughlin, San Diego, CA; John Bennett, London, UK; Hugo Trevisi, Presidente Prudente, Brazil.Book Details Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Mosby; 2 Sub edition (December 15, 2001) Language: English ISBN-10: 072343171X ISBN-13: 978-0723431718 Book Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches List Price: $230.00
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Practical Orthodontic Assessment: An Interactive Guide
2007-10-14 10:30:00
Practical Orthodontic Assessment : An Interact ive Guid e by C. D. Stephens presents twenty cases of increasing difficulty. Each allows the practitioner to work through case assessment and plan of treatment. Includes questions and answers, cephalmetric line drawing, radiograph, patient photograph and models. System requirements: Windows 3.1 or higher. Previously published on diskette.Book Details HardcoverPublisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Medical; 1st Edition (8/6/1999)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0723610754ISBN-13: 9780723610755

The Periodontic Syllabus Fifth Edition
2007-10-14 10:24:00
The Period ontic Syllabus Fifth Edition (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)) by Arthur Vernino, Jonathan Gray, and Elizabeth Hughes will keep students and practitioners current on periodontal techniques. The book focuses on the biological approach to treatment with quick access to concise, step-by-step, clearly illustrated information on performing specific techniques. Coverage includes implants, implant maintenance, occlusion in periodontal disease, and a mucocutaneous diseases chapter with full-color illustrations of pathologic conditions.This edition features updated pedagogy and new illustrations throughout, including full-color photographs. End-of-chapter review questions require students to test their knowledge before moving on to the next topic. This edition also provides more information on the dental hygienist's role.Book InfoUniversity of Missouri, Kansas City. Third edition of a clinical synopsis of periodontics for dental/dental hygiene students, and practitioners...

The Orthodontic Treatment of Impacted Teeth
2007-10-14 10:19:00
The orthodontic and surgical modality has largely been adopted for the treatment of impacted teeth, but there is considerable difference of opinion between the two specialties as to which procedures should be carried out first and to what lengths each should be pursued. There are further controversies about good and bad practice.The O rthodontic Treatment of Impacted Teeth 2nd Edition by A. Becker and Adrian Becker discusses all aspects of the problem, from prevalence, through aetiology, to clinical treatment, long term prognosis and the reasons for failure. The material is meticulously documented and provides a wealth of sound, evidence-based advice for the Orthodontist and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.This second edition now includes much new material on the latest methods of radiographic diagnosis and the wider application of orthodontic implants. Five new chapters have been included in this new text and others have been significantly expanded, to cover virtually every aspect of...

Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery: Diagnosis and Planning
2007-10-14 09:56:00
Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery : Diagnosis and Planning by Jorge Gregoret introduces readers to a methodology that will allow an accurate diagnosis and the choice of an adequate treatment and planning essential for better and more stable results on a step by step basis. Starting from an overview of the orthodontic problem, clinicians can readily integrate new and background knowledge, get beyond controversial topics and approaches thus optimizing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that modern technology ahs now made available.The authors have laid the emphasis on the gnathological study suggesting its systematic use in the diagnostic process, as a growing awareness that teeth aesthetics at the expense of functional aspects often leads to relapses, unsatisfactory occlusal functioning and a negative impact on the TMJ. Finally the authors combine orthodontics and orthognathic surgery into a more comprehensive concept; an orthodontic surgical treatment which, on the basis of an...
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Orthodontic Treatment of the Class II Noncompliant Patient: Current Princip
2007-10-14 09:53:00
Orthodontic Treatment of the Class II Noncompliant Patient : Current Principles and Techniques by Moschos Papadopoulos provides up-to-date information on the techniques available for the treatment of the Class I I noncompliant orthodontic patient. It covers all the clinically relevant information needed by the practicing orthodontist, including: mode of action, indications and contra-indications, advantages and disadvantages of each appliance. No other such text is currently available.In the first section, the basic problem of compliance for Class II treatment is addressed.The second and third section starts with an overview of inter- and intra-maxillary noncompliance appliances used for the management of Class II malocclusions. Thereafter, separate, very well elaborated and illustrated. chapters are dedicated to the basic principles and treatment effects, the indications, advantages, disadvantages, clinical procedures and case presentations for the different appliances.The fourth sec...

Orthodontic Management of the Dentition with the Preadjusted Appliance
2007-10-14 09:32:00
Orthodontic Management of the Dentition with the Preadjusted Appliance by John C. Bennett and Richard P. McLaughlin is the most comprehensive and clear presentation of common clinical situations and their solutions for the orthodontic practitioner. It is a must-read for students, researchers and clinicians involved in the orthodontic treatment of malocclusions.This practical, highly illustrated guide presents an innovative, organized approach to essential topics in orthodontics such as crowding, spacing, tooth size discrepancies, and management of common ectopic eruption problems and impactions. Its unique approach focuses on the treatment mechanics of each individual tooth involved, rather than the dentition as a whole.About the Author John C. Bennett, FDS, DOrth, Londong, UK; and Richard P. McLaughlin, DDS, San Diego, CA.Book Details Hardcover: 392 pages Publisher: Mosby; 2nd edition (February 1, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 0723432651 ISBN-13: 978-0723432654 Book Dimensions: ...

Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry (Netter Basic Science)
2007-10-14 06:30:00
Netter's Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry (Netter Basic Science ) by Neil S. Norton has to be recommended for all those wishing to establish the appropriate level of knowledge for the contemporary practice of dentistry and for those wishing to refresh their knowledge. No dental library should be without this book, let alone a dental practice.A unique head and neck atlas written for dental students and professionals, this new resource uses more than 700 full-color images from the Frank Netter Collection to richly depict all of the key anatomy that's relevant to clinical practice. The Netter head and neck anatomy plates have long been considered the preeminent illustrations of their kind. Now, many of these original plates have been updated, relabeled, and modified to set an even higher standard.This book is easily one of the best pocket books for anatomy for dental stuents you will ever get your hands on. There are those netter flashcards which are good and small, but they don't...

Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis [
2007-10-14 06:12:00
Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis [ILLUSTRATED] by Dag Orstavik and Thomas R. Pitt Ford is on apical periodontitis as a specific disease entity. Includes chapters on: pathogenesis, pathology, radiology, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment and prognosis of apical periodontitis. Treatment methods emphasize biological principles rather than practical techniques. Halftone illustrations. For researchers and practitioners.Book Details Hardcover: 416 pagesPublisher: Blackwell Publishing Limited (September 1, 1998)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0632040890ISBN-13: 978-0632040896Book Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.6 x 1 inchesTags: Book Review, Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics
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Essential Dental Handbook: Clinical and Practice Management Advice from the
2007-10-14 06:09:00
Essential Dental Handbook : Clinical and Practice Management Advice from the Experts by Robert R. Edwab includes series of chapters written by dental practitioners and educators. Topics covered include pedodontics, new materials, endodontics, office management, medical emergencies, medical history and consent, aesthetics and materials, TMJ, oral surgery, high-tech radiology, orthodontics, removable prosthetics, periodontics, and oral pathology. DNLM: Dental Care.Book Details Hardcover: 733 pagesPublisher: Pennwell Books (January 2003)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0878146245ISBN-13: 978-0878146246Book Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.7 x 1.6 inchesList Price: $95.00Tags: Book Review, Dentistry

Early Orthodontic Treatment
2007-10-14 06:02:00
Early Orthodontic Treatment by Daniel J. Subtelny and J. Daniel Subtelny is a new book from a respected author. Two chapters are by other contributors, one on time of treatment and the other on TMJ problems in children. The remaining chapters are all by Subtelney. They are divided into 5 parts:Maxillary Jaw Malocclusions. Mandibular Jaw Malocclusions. Vertical Jaw Malocclusions. Skeletal Dysmorphology Jaw Malocclusions, and How Early and Why Early (which includes the two contributed chapters). It is a valuable resource for the practitioner to visit, find the appropriate type of problem, and sit back and contemplate the book's message. That message is clearly based on reflection by the author of his own experiences. In a sense it is more like a chat at the end of the clinical day than a formal lecture or seminar, hence postgraduate students seeking ‘the answer’ may be disappointed whereas the hospital consultant will find much of value.Book Info Univ. of Rochester, NY. Clinical ...
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Esthetic Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery
2007-10-14 03:12:00
Esthetic Orthodontics and Orthognathic Surgery by David M. Sarver provides up-to-the-minute coverage of the fast-growing areas of esthetic orthodontic treatment planning, orthognathic surgery, and computerized videoimaging technology. Its multidiscliplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment details the best that each specialty (orthodontic, orthognathic, and facial plastic) has to offer. Excellent coverage of soft-tissue growth differentiates between contemporary orthodontic treatment planning in growing patients (youths and adolescents) and maturing patients (adults and aging adults). Principles of facial soft-tissue surgical options are presented in detail, making this text the perfect choice for maximizing the esthetic outcome of orthodontic cases and combined orthodontic and orthognathic cases.Book Info Clinical text for orthodontists. Features the use of basic computerized video imaging technology and its applications for diagnosis, treatment planning, and testing of various ...
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Lexi-Comp's Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry (Lexi-Comp's Dental Ref
2007-10-14 01:45:00
Lexi-Comp's Drug Information Handbook for Dentistry (Lexi-Comp's Dental Reference Library) by Richard L. Wynn, Timothy F. Meiller, and Harold L. Crossley is an easy-to-use and small-enough-to-handle volume for the dental professional. It is alphabetically arranged by brand name and generic name, no need to first look in an index. The information is concise and is directly related to drug interactions and dental treatment, especially dental anesthetics. Very good book to have handy in the dental office.This excellent reference should be on the desk on every practicing dentist. It provides concise useful information on pharmaceuticals and their interactions with dental anesthetics and epinepherine.Book Info Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore. Quick reference to over 4,500 dental and medical drugs, including local anesthetic and effects on dental treatment. Includes 60 new drug monographs, FDA pregnancy categories, and prescription examples. Previous edition: c1998. Trim size: 9 x 4.5 inch...

Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist
2007-10-14 01:21:00
Comprehensive Period ontics for the Dental Hygienist by Mea A. Weinberg, Cheryl Westphal, Milton Palat, Stuart J. Froum has been written in an attempt to make our understanding of periodontal diseases accessible to the dental hygiene student and to the practicing dental hygienist and dentist needing to update basic knowledge or acquire a concise synopsis of clinical periodontics. This text is presented in three sections.Section I deals with the anatomy of the periodontium, progression of periodontal diseases, risk factors (e.g., dental biofilms, smoking, and diabetes mellitus) for periodontal diseases, and periodontal disease as a risk factor for systemic conditions such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, emphysema, and premature low-birth-weight babies.Section II deals with the clinical examination and treatment planning for the management of patients with periodontal diseases.Section III comprises the remaining chapters, which discuss the nonsurgical and surgical therapy. Included ...
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Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry Fourth Edition
2007-10-14 01:17:00
Clinical Period ontology and Implant Dentistry Fourth Edition by Thorkild Karring (Author), Niklaus Peter Lang (Author), Jan Lindhe (Editor) is the ultimate resource on periodontics. The editors are joined by over 50 expert contributors to address the full spectrum of periodontal issues. The book's coverage extends logically from the anatomy of the periodontium through to treatment options, and elucidates the relationship between periodontal and restorative dental therapies. The section dedicated to implants in the periodontally-compromised patient reflects the increasing importance of this form of oral rehabilitation. This section includes new chapters on implant placement in the esthetic zone and issues related to supportive therapy in the implant patient.With an approximate 25% increase in length, the fourth edition keeps pace with the level of interest and growth of research in periodontology.Chapters included in previous editions have been updated and many new chapters added, i...
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An Introduction to Orthodontics
2007-10-14 01:09:00
An Introduction to Orthodontics by Laura Mitchell is the established introduction to the study and practice of orthodontics. With the increased demand for, and expansion of orthodontic services, this third edition has been updated to provide a comprehensive orientation to current thinking and practice for dental students and dental care professionals. Coverage ranges from the anatomical features leading to assessment, through cephalometrics and treatment planning for all classes of patient. Modern appliance options are reflected, as well as the demand for adult orthodontics, and innovations in surgical orthodontics. The ultimate resource for those new to the study of orthodontics, the book also serves as a launch-pad for those intending to specialise, and as an aid to interdisciplinary management of the dentition for general dental practitioners, paediatric dentists and other specialists.Book Info Leeds Dental Institute, U.K. Textbook of fundamental orthodontics, for undergraduate s...

Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry: A Contemporary Approach
2007-09-11 12:02:00
Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry : A Contemporary Approach by James B. Summitt (Editor), J. William Robbins (Editor), Thomas J. Hilton (Editor), Richard S. Schwartz (Editor), Jose, and Jr. DOS Santos (Editor) is a very didactic book, with an appropriate sequential content and the information required by all professional to rationalize its operating procedures. It's excellent; for that reason it is the text book guide in the seminaries of biomateriales and operating in the programs of postgraduate of the faculty of odontolgy of the University of Antioch.This textbook is for students, provides a scientific basis for the concepts described, reflects a commitment to conservative dentistry, and is broader and more in-depth than the previous edition, c1996. Describes techniques for the restoration of health, function, and esthetics of individual teeth and the dentition as a whole. Well illustrated.Book DetailsHardcover: 599 pagesPublisher: Quintessence Publishing (IL); 3Rev Ed edition ...
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Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology and Anatomy
2007-09-11 12:00:00
Illustrated Dental Embryology, Histology and Anatom y by Mary Balogh and Margaret Fehrenbach offers concise and comprehensive coverage of orofacial embryology, oral histology, and dental anatomy while also providing a brief introduction to the orofacial region. The clearly written text highlights both basic science and clinical applications to give the reader well-rounded coverage. Features of the book include: clinical applications for diverse topics that range from dental implants to periodontal considerations, an outstanding illustration program, microscopic photographs, and clinical photographs that clarify essential concepts, a review of anatomical nomenclature, pronunciations, a glossary, chapter overviews, and learning objectives.About the AuthorMary Bath-Balogh, MS, Anatomist and Histologist, Faculty, Biological and Health Sciences, Instructor, Dental Hygiene Program, Pierce College, Tacoma, WA; and Margaret J. Fehrenbach, RDH, MS, Dental Hygienist, Educational Consultant, an...

Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2007-09-11 11:58:00
Pediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by Leonard Kaban and Maria Troulis is the only book available on the topic. This text provides a unique look at both traditional techniques and cutting-edge information on the specific management of pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery. Vivid photographs from all stages of the surgical procedures highlight the discussions and explanations from the premier authorities in the field. Coverage encompasses all areas of treating pediatric patients, including growth and development, psychological management, anesthesia and sedation, metabolic management, genetics, and speech problems.This book coverage encompasses all areas of treating pediatric patients, including growth, development, psychological management, anesthesia, metabolic management, genetics, and speech problems. Full-color format features step-by-step photos and detailed drawings to illustrate each technique.About the AuthorLeonard B. Kaban, DMD, MD, FACS, Walter C. Guralnick Profes...
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Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques 4th Edition
2007-09-11 11:56:00
Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques by Thomas Graber (Editor), Robert Vanarsdall (Editor) and Katherine Vig (Editor) is a great book for all resdents in orthodontics. Basic knowledge is a must in the field of orthodontics for this book to be useful. Chapters are well organized and includes many current concepts and theory in contemporary orthodontics.This definitive reference for practicing orthodontists, orthodontic students, and dentists returns with cutting-edge information on research and concepts being developed in orthodontics today. Coverage includes detailed insight on treatment methods covering the spectrum from basic to highly complex situations. The addition of more evidence-based, current research, along with updated color photos of clinical case studies, further substantiates the information presented. Throughout, content is well organized, ensuring that readers learn information applicable to all fields of orthodontics, as well as specialized roles.About th...
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Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Impl
2007-09-11 11:54:00
Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients : Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses by George A. Zarb (Author), Charles L. Bolender (Author), Steven E. Eckert (Author), Aaron H. Fenton (Author), Rhonda F. Jacob (Author), and Regina Mericske-Stern (Author) provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the treatment of patients with dentures, a topic rarely covered in other books, despite the fact that thousands of patients require them. It offers a thorough understanding of the functional and esthetic implications of edentulism, as well as information on the behavioral and clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment. With topics ranging from treatment modalities to tooth-supported prostheses to both immediate and complete dentures, this valuable resource gives the basic information necessary to treat the edentulous patient. This edition continues to focus on implant prosthodontics, as more and more people choose to make this simple, effective, affordable option a p...
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