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Dental implants are considered one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs in dentistry, and are frequently used in the rehabilitation of total and partial edentulism in most clinical scenarios. This book provides an overview of the clinical use of dental implants. The literature pertaining to the criteria for success or failure with dental implants and the factors that determine these outcomes are reviewed critically. In the book a detailed summary of the factors predisposing implants to failure and the factors that contribute to implant success is provided.

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