This book presents the basic concepts of magnetic attachments for implant-supported prostheses, its many advantages over conventional retentive techniques, and case selection criteria. A variety of clinical cases demonstrate the use of this approach. Contents Preface Part 1: Theoretical Background 1 Review of the Clinical Use of Magnets in Implant-Retained Overdentures A. Damien Walmsley 2 A New-Generation Magnetic Attachment for Implants: Developments and Improvements Yoshinobu Honkura 3 Criteria for Attachment Selection for Implant Overdenture Yoshinobu Honkura 4 Non-rigid Magnets (Cushion Type Magnet) Tak Wah Chow, Hoi Yan Wong Part 2: Clinical Applications 1 Treatment Concepts and Requirements Treatment Concepts Classified with Number and Location of Implants Yoshinobu Maeda Requirements for Application of Magnets in Implant Restorations In-Ho Cho Requirements for Application of Magnets to Implant Overdenture Sung-Bok Lee Basic Treatment Procedure of Implant Overdenture with Magnetic Attachments A. Damien Walmsley 2 Clinical Cases 1. Tissue Supporting and Implant Retaining Cases Jyoji Tanaka, Yung-Soo Kim, Yoshinobu Maeda, Motofumi Sogo, Mitsuhiro Horisaka, A. Damien Walmsley, Chong Lin Chew, Yoritake Tomotake, Keiko Shibutani, Daisuke Nagao, Tetsuo Ichikawa, Tak Wah Chow, Hoi Yan Wong, Kazutomo Yagi, Shinsuke Matsuda 2. Implant Supporting and Retaining Cases Yoritoki Tomotake, Hue Wei, Jianrong Chen, Tetsuo Ichikawa, Jyoji Tanaka, Motofumi Sogo, Yoshinobu Maeda, Mitsuhiro Horisaka, Jau-Min Hong 3. Application for Maxillofacial Patients John Beumer III, Peter Moy, Toshiro Sugai, Chris Butterworth Part 3: Troubleshooting and Q & A Repairs A. Damien Walmsley Relining A. Damien Walmsley Fixation and Replacement of Magnet to the Denture Base Yoshinobu Maeda Keeper Screw Loosening Mitsuhiro Horisaka, Yoshinobu Maeda About MRI Shumei Murakami Appendix Index