Implants in Contemporary Orthodontics

Dr Devinder Preet Singh is a specialist Orthodontist in the field of dentistry working as a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics in Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India for the last seven odd years. During his tenure he has been blessed with the opportunity to be able to carry out various research works in his field, many of which have been published in reputed international and national journals of his speciality. He is a Fellow Member of many reputed national and international orthodontic bodies such as WFO, AAO, EOS, ADA, IOS, and IDA. He also had the opportunity to undertake important duties in the academic front such as Chairperson of Scientific Sessions / Member of Organising Committees / Sectional Secretary of the various conferences in the university. He has received numerous awards and recongnition for his work in his field such as the best paper award of Chandigarh Science Congress (CHASCON) 2012, PUTA Teacher's Day Award 2013, Profile Of The Month' Award for the month of May 2014 given by the IDA (Indian Dental Association) and the Highly Commendable Specialist Of The Year (Orthodontist) for the year 2014 organised by the FAMDENT India.

Preface; Introduction; History; Review of Literature; Medical Evaluation of the Patient; Radiologic Planning for Dental Implants; Classification; Materials Used; Biocompatibility of Implants; Implant Design Properties; Osseointegration Factors Influencing Osseointegration; Healing of Endosseous Implants; Restorative Considerations in Combined Orthodontic Implant Therapy; Experiments Regarding the Stability of Implant Materials; Clinical Use of Implants in Orthodontics; Newer Implant Systems; Implants & Distraction Osteogenesis; Conclusion; References; Index.