Dental implants offer a modern solution for tooth replacement and prosthetic support. This book presents the science and clinical application of oral implantology. It covers implant planning, surgical placement, osseointegration, and prosthetic restoration. Bone quality, site preparation, and complications are also discussed. Emphasis is given to asepsis, case selection, and patient follow-up. The material is designed for clinicians exploring implant-based treatment.
Clarisse Lacoste is an oral implantologist with over fifteen years of clinical and research experience in implant planning and peri-implant tissue management. She is involved in interdisciplinary implant education, blending periodontics, prosthodontics, and radiographic analysis. Her studies explore implant success rates across varying bone densities and surgical techniques. She is also active in mentoring implantology fellows and guiding clinical trials. Her contributions emphasize long-term outcomes and patient-specific solutions.