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This text provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the treatment of patients with dentures, a topic rarely covered in other books, despite the fact that thousands of patients require them. It offers a thorough understanding of the functional and esthetic implications of edentulism, as well as information on the behavioral and clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment. With topics ranging from treatment modalities to tooth-supported prostheses to both immediate and complete dentures, this valuable resource gives the basic information necessary to treat the edentulous patient. This edition continues to focus on implant prosthodontics, as more and more people choose to make this simple, effective, affordable option a part of their treatment.

• This text addresses the different types of edentulous patients, including thorough discussions of both short- and long-term patients.
• Detailed coverage of the elderly and/or edentulous patients provides the reader with the specialized knowledge needed to treat these groups.
• Over 800 images accompanying procedures, concepts, and techniques enhance understanding and comprehension of each topic presented.
• Material on achieving a satisfactory esthetic effect emphasizes the importance of satisfying the patient.
• Topics on related and supplemental procedures feature information on overdentures, immediate dentures, and single complete dentures.
• This title has been revised more than any other book on the subject, in order to maintain its long-standing value and recognition as an authoritative source on prosthodontics for the edentulous.
• The condensed format provides relevant information that is conveniently sized and reasonably priced.
• Clear and concise language makes even the most difficult subjects and procedures easy to follow.
• The bibliography lists at the end of each chapter direct readers to additional literature on the topics.
• The diverse and distinguished editorial/contributor pool lends credibility and experience to each topic.

• The content has been reorganized to make the material more concise and easier to read.
• Brand new chapters on temporomandibular disorders, materials prescribed, and the current and future direction in implant prosthodontics keep the reader aware of developments in the field.
• As reflected in the changed title, this edition has been expanded and updated to emphasize the growing importance of implant-supported prostheses.
• The reorganization and consolidation of chapters into four major sections enhances readability.
• Eight new contributors and 4 new editors offer a fresh perspective.

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Price: $79.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

Comprehensive, practical, and broad in scope, Neuroengineering offers clinical insights on revolutionary technologies from prominent neurosurgeons and neurologists This book presents a wide range of new developments in the field and high-impact emerging technologies that are poised to change the industry, described in detailed descriptions by the leading experts who invented them. It provides a through understanding of the fundamental science and technology behind neural modulation and neurophysiology. Including features that make it a great reference for students, this book also includes over 150 figures that allow readers to visualize the anatomy, technologies, and surgical procedures discussed in the text..
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New motion-preserving devices are revolutionizing spine surgerybut the learning curve for these operations is steep, and great attention must be given to patient and device selection and the perfect execution of each procedure. Only one reference spells out exactly how to perform these new techniquesand its peerless author team, comprised of key investigators involved in the devices' actual clinical trials, is uniquely qualified to help you get the best results! These global leaders in this area discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the full range of non-fusion technologiesand present the step-by-step, richly illustrated operative guidance you need to achieve optimal outcomes! 3 hours of surgical video on DVD demonstrate how to perform key procedures, and access to the complete contents of the book online enables you to reference it conveniently from any computer.

• Select the best device and approach for each patient!
  * cervical total disc arthroplasty
  * lumbar total disc arthroplasty
  * lumbar partial disc replacement: nucleus replacement
  * lumbar posterior dynamic stabilization: pedicle screw based
  * lumbar posterior dynamic stabilization: interspinous based
  * lumbar facet replacement
  
• Produce optimal outcomes with detailed advice on
  * advantages and disadvantages of each option
  * indications and contraindications
  * patient selection
  * interpretation of imaging studies
  * surgical anatomy and biomechanics
  * surgical techniques
  * tips and pearls
  
• See how to perform each technique, thanks to
  * step-by-step, full-color illustrations
  * more than 3 hours of surgical videos on DVD, narrated by the experts!
  
• Access to the complete contents of the book online lets you perform rapid searches, follow links to Medline and PubMed abstracts, and more.

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Price: $203.67 [Notify me when price goes down.]

One of the major application targets of service robots is to use them as assistive devices for rehabilitation This book introduces some latest achievements in the field of rehabilitation robotics and assistive technology for people with disabilities and aged people. The book contains results from both theoretical and experimental works and reviews on some new advanced rehabilitation devices which has been recently transferred to the industry. Significant parts of the book are devoted to the assessment of new rehabilitation technologies, the evaluation of prototype devices with end-users, the safety of rehabilitation robots, and robot-assisted neurorehabilitation. The book is a representative selection of the latest trends in rehabilitation robotics and can be used as a reference for teaching on mechatronic devices for rehabilitation.

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This unique atlas is the most comprehensive and practical guide to the radiologic evaluation of orthopedic fixation devices and prostheses Coauthored by radiologists and orthopedic surgeons from the Mayo Clinic, the book provides complete information on the indications, preoperative and postoperative imaging, radiographic appearances, and complications of the wide variety of orthopedic appliances used in current practice. More than 2,800 radiographs, photographs, and drawings show how these devices should look when properly in place and how to identify complications..
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Guy's and St Thomas's Hospitals, London, U.K. Text on techniques for overdenture treatment ranging from treatment planning to postoperative maintenance, for dentists and students. Covers both root and implant supported restorations (does not cover surgical procedures)..
Price: $98.00 [Notify me when price goes down.]

The continuing development of implantable neural prostheses signals a new era in bioengineering and neuroscience research. This collection of essays outlines current advances in research on the intracranial implantation of devices that can communicate with the brain in order to restore sensory, motor, or cognitive functions. The contributors explore the creation of biologically realistic mathematical models of brain function, the production of microchips that incorporate those models, and the integration of microchip and brain function through neuron-silicon interfaces. Recent developments in understanding the computational and cognitive properties of the brain and rapid advances in biomedical and computer engineering both contribute to this cutting-edge research.

The book first examines the development of sensory system prostheses -- cochlear, retinal, and visual implants -- as the best foundation for considering the extension of neural prostheses to the central brain region. The book then turns to the complexity of neural representations, offering, among other approaches to the topic, one of the few existing theoretical frameworks for modeling the hierarchical organization of neural systems. Next, it examines the challenges of designing and controlling the interface between neurons and silicon, considering the necessity for bidirectional communication and for multiyear duration of the implant. Finally, the book looks at hardware implementations and explores possible ways to achieve the complexity of neural function in hardware, including the use of VLSI and photonic technologies..
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While the creation of a "six million dollar man" may still be far into the future, neural prostheses are rapidly becoming viable for patients with injury or disease of the nervous system. This book provides information on the recent advances in neural prosthetic techniques and applications. Divided into two sections, the first section details some of the most successful sensory and motor prosthetic devices available, paying particular attention to the current usefulness and future promise of the devices. The second section explores the growing field of brain-implantable devices for the control of artificial prosthetic devices or neural prosthetics..
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