Principles of BOI

Struggles and Successes.- History as Documented by Patents and Patent Applications.- Morphology of BOI Implants and Related Designs.- Insertion Tools and Implant Designs.- Equipment and Surgical Techniques.- Diagnostics.- Treatment Planning.- Aspects of BOI Treatment in Periodontally Involved Cases.- Four-Dimensional Considerations of Bone Morphology and Mechanics.- Functional Considerations as the Guiding Treatment Principle.- Prosthetic Treatment Considerations.- Replacing Molars in Both Jaws.- Anterior Masticatory Patterns and Class II Skeletal Relations.- BOI Treatment in the Presence of Class III Skeletal Relations.- Treating the Atrophied Mandible.- Tuberopterygoid Screws.- Functional Prosthodontic Treatment and Restoration of the Vertical Dimension in Craniomandibular Disease.- Implant Treatment Along the Maxillary Sinus.- Bar Attachments on BOI Implants.- Aesthetics.- Mechanics Meets Biomechanics.- Primary Augmentation Using BOI Implants.- Histology of BOI Implants.- Counselling and Case Acceptance.- Legal Aspects of Therapeutic Alternatives and Costs: Court Decisions and Health Insurers.- Maintenance.- From Knowledge and Skill to Action.