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Dedication |
vii |
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Acknowledgments |
ix |
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Introduction |
1 |
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1. A Profound Breakthrough |
7 |
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SUCCESS STORY: David S. |
19 |
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2. Are Implants for Me? |
23 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Beverly O. |
35 |
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3. How Do I Choose an Implant Doctor? |
39 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Richard M. |
49 |
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4. The Initial Office Visit |
53 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Elizabeth L. |
69 |
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5. What Happens Below the Gums |
73 |
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SUCCESS STORY: David H. |
87 |
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6. When You Need More than Implants |
91 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Martha S. |
101 |
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7. What Happens Above the Gums |
105 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Jean F. |
115 |
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8. Your Beautiful New Teeth |
119 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Bonnie H. |
125 |
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9. Living with Implants |
129 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Myrtle W. |
137 |
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10. When Things Go Wrong |
141 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Marscee W. |
151 |
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11. The Future of Implants |
155 |
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SUCCESS STORY: Jeanette S. |
163 |
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Glossary |
167 |
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Appendix A: Patient Testimonial
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171 |
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Appendix B: Dental Resources |
177 |
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Appendix C: Credits |
183 |
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Index |
185 |
