Osteoporosis in Dentistry. Prosthodontic Implications

      Аннотация: This book briefs the causes, epidemiology, risk factors under appropriate headings, WHO criteria for diagnosis and the recent bone assessment methods. It outlines pathophysiology and clinical features, and most importantly describes the effects of osteoporosis on the jaw bones and its implications in dentistry. It discusses the prosthodontic considerations in treatment planning including dental implants.

Ключевые слова: Bone loss, Calcium metabolism, Dental Implants, Dentistry, osteoporosis, Prosthodontics, Residual ridge, Vitamin – D