Single-Implant Complications
Biomechanics, Incidence, and Prevention
Expected publication: November 2025
1st Edition 2025
Book
Hardcover; 21.6 x 28 cm, 208 pages, 434 illustrations
Language: English
Categories: Prosthodontics, Implantology
ISBN 978-1-64724-213-8
QP USA
Product in preparation.
Single-implant treatment has become an integral component of many dental practices as patients demand permanent and more esthetic solutions for their missing teeth. While this method of tooth replacement is fairly predictable and has shown great success, complications do still occur, especially when proper implant biomechanics are not observed. This book details the seven complications common to single-implant therapy—infraposition/infraocclusion, interproximal contact loss, abutment screw loosening and fracture, fracture of single implants, ceramic chipping and fracture, loss of crown retention, and remake of the implant-supported crown—and describes the 25 biomechanical principles that must be observed to prevent these complications from developing after single-implant treatment. Furthermore, it links each complication with the specific biomechanical principles that were violated and how that violation resulted in said complication, as well as how to manage that complication and prevent it from recurring in the future. By the end of this book, readers should know how to address these three questions: What went wrong? Why did things go wrong? And how could the complication have been prevented?
Contents
Chapter 1. Seven Common Complications with Single Implants
Chapter 2. Principles of Implant Biomechanics
Chapter 3. Complication #1: Infraposition/Infraocclusion
Chapter 4. Complication #2: Interproximal Contact Loss
Chapter 5. Complication #3: Abutment Screw Loosening and Fracture
Chapter 6. Complication #4: Fracture of Single Implants
Chapter 7. Complication #5: Ceramic Chipping and Fracture
Chapter 8. Complication #6: Loss of Crown Retention
Chapter 9. Complication #7: Remake of the Implant-Supported Crown
Charles J. Goodacre DDS, MSD
United States of AmericaCharles J. Goodacre, DDS, MSD, has practiced prosthodontics and implant dentistry for over 50 years and has served as Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at Indiana University and as Dean of the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and Past President of the American Board of Prosthodontics, the American College of Prosthodontists, and the Academy of Prosthodontics. Dr Goodacre was a founding member of the board of directors of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation (FOR) and chaired the FOR Education Council for 10 years. He currently holds the title of Distinguished Professor and teaches in the Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University.
W. Patrick Naylor DDS, MPH, MS
United States of AmericaW. Patrick Naylor, DDS, MPH, MS, is an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. After serving in the US Air Force Dental Corps upon completion of his prosthodontic training, he subsequently held academic appointments at several dental schools, went on to retire from military service in the rank of colonel, and later became the Associate Dean for Advanced Education at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr Naylor has written numerous books, book chapters, abstracts, and published articles in many peer-reviewed journals. He has also co-edited three eBooks on implant dentistry for the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation with Dr Charles J. Goodacre. His textbook, Introduction to Metal-Ceramic Technology, is in its third edition (Quintessence, 2018). His other writing includes four books on personal finance and investing.
