Preface	9
1	Introduction Philip Worthington	11
2	Biocompatibility, Tissue Responses, and the Concept of the Interface Clark Stanford	19
3	Surface Preparation Merle J. Jaarda	29
4	Biomechanics Merle J. Jaarda	35
5	Intraoral Implant Applications Michael E. Razzoog	47
6	Extraoral Implant Applications Michael R. Arcuri Michael E. Razzoog	65
7	Diagnostics and Treatment Planning Michael R. Arcuri Brien R. Lang	69
8	The Surgical Stages of Osseointegration Philip Worthington	85
9	Prosthodontic Aspects of Dental Implants Brien R. Lang	91
10	Maintenance Michael E. Razzoog	117
11	Complications and Failure Philip Worthington	125
	Conclusions	135