Pterygoid Dental Implants

Book excerpt: Although they have been in use for over 50 years, pterygoid implants are one of the least understood styles of dental implant treatment. This may be due to the fact that pterygoid implants are widely considered to be one of the most difficult fixtures to place in all of implant dentistry. In this 230 page textbook, Dr. Dan Holtzclaw details his experience utilizing pterygoid implants in hundreds of full arch immediate load cases. Features of this book include:?A review of the history of pterygoid dental implants?A review of the anatomy pertinent for pterygoid implant placement?Indications and contraindications for pterygoid implant placement?Pre-surgical workup for treatment planning pterygoid dental implants?Surgical techniques for the placement of pterygoid dental implants?Prosthetic considerations for pterygoid dental implants?Complications associated with pterygoid dental implants?Detailed documentation of 10 pterygoid dental implant cases