Two New Dentistry References for 2026: Skeletal Anchorage and Implant Prosthodontics
Two of the most demanding areas of clinical dentistry, orthodontic anchorage and implant-supported prosthetics, are moving in the same direction: planning that starts from the patient, decisions backed by evidence, and workflows that connect the clinician, the surgeon and the dental technician. Two new reference works reach our Restorative & Implant Dentistry collection this season, one for each field. Both are also listed in our Dentistry 2026 catalogue, which now gathers 39 titles for dental schools, clinics and libraries.
The 2 books
1. Orthodontics in Balance. Science, Evidence, and Clinical Experience
Title: Orthodontics in Balance. Science, Evidence, and Clinical Experience
Author: Patricia Vergara (editor), with contributions from an international panel of more than forty orthodontic specialists
Publisher: Amolca · 1st edition, 2026 · Hardcover, 916 pages, one volume
ISBN: 9789962753179
Expected release: November 2026
Skeletal anchorage with mini-implants has widened what orthodontists can treat, and this book presents it as one coherent clinical philosophy. Dr. Patricia Vergara, an early adopter of extra-alveolar miniscrews, brings together diagnosis, biomechanics and the function of the masticatory system, including temporomandibular joint assessment and muscle palpation. The result is organized in three sections: contemporary diagnosis, the anatomical and biomechanical foundations of skeletal anchorage, and complementary techniques.
Chapters cover every major mini-implant site (interradicular, infrazygomatic crest, palatal, mandibular shelf, ramus and chin symphysis), surgical guides, anatomical limits and complications. Practical protocols address gummy smile, molar mesialization and uprighting, Brodie bite, Class II division 2 and maxillary expansion with MARPE and the Modified Penn Expander. Aligners, laser applications, impacted canines and minimally invasive orthognathic surgery complete the picture. Best for: orthodontists, residents and orthodontic programs working with complex malocclusions.
2. Implant Prosthodontics. A Patient-Oriented Concept (2 Volume Set)
Title: Implant Prosthodontics. A Patient-Oriented Concept. Planning, Treatment Procedures, Evaluation, Esthetics, Function, Dental Technology (2 Volume Set)
Author: Stefan Wolfart
Publisher: Quintessence · 2nd edition · Hardcover, 2 volumes, 1,120 pages
ISBN: 9781786981646
Published: October 2026
Stefan Wolfart is a professor at RWTH Aachen University and Director of the Clinic for Dental Prosthetics and Biomaterials at the University Hospital Aachen. His handbook approaches implant restorations from the patient rather than from the technique, linking implantology, prosthetics, dental technology and the whole dental team. The second edition is completely revised and expanded, with more than 3,000 illustrations and decision trees that lead from the patient's findings to the most suitable form of treatment.
The publisher lists new content on digital workflows, all-ceramic materials, concepts for the esthetic zone, handling of patients on anti-resorptive therapy, immediate restoration of the edentulous jaw, treatment of peri-implantitis and long-term success data. Practical chapters follow the full sequence: radiographic analysis and drilling templates, surgery, temporary restorations, impressions, jaw relation, occlusion, aftercare and prosthetic complications. Best for: dentists, prosthodontists, implantologists, dental technicians and dental school libraries.
Which book should you choose?
| Book | Core focus | Best for | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orthodontics in Balance | Skeletal anchorage, biomechanics and masticatory function | Orthodontists and orthodontic programs | 1 volume, 916 pages |
| Implant Prosthodontics (2 Volume Set) | Patient-oriented planning and restoration of implants | Prosthodontists, implantologists, dental technicians | 2 volumes, 1,120 pages |
For dental school and clinic libraries
Both titles are large, heavily illustrated reference works built for repeated consultation, which makes them a natural fit for dental school libraries, residency programs and group practices. Every order ships worldwide, payable by card or PayPal, with institutional invoicing available on request. You can see how they sit alongside the rest of the field in the Dentistry 2026 catalogue, browse all subject catalogues, or contact us through library services for quotes and standing orders.
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Q&A
What is skeletal anchorage in orthodontics? It uses mini-implants or miniscrews fixed to bone as stable anchor points, so teeth can be moved without relying on other teeth for anchorage. This widens the range of malocclusions that can be treated, including cases that once required surgery.
Which anatomical sites are used for orthodontic mini-implants? Common sites are the interradicular spaces, the infrazygomatic crest, the palate, the mandibular buccal shelf, the mandibular ramus and the chin symphysis. Orthodontics in Balance dedicates a chapter to each.
What is the difference between implant prosthodontics and implant surgery? Surgery places the implant, while prosthodontics plans and delivers the restoration it supports, from a single crown to a full-arch or removable prosthesis. Wolfart's handbook treats the two as one planning process led by the final restoration.
How do decision trees help in planning implant restorations? They guide the clinician step by step from the patient's findings to the most suitable form of treatment, which makes planning more systematic and reproducible. The second edition of Implant Prosthodontics devotes a chapter to individualized treatment with decision trees.
What is new in the second edition of Implant Prosthodontics? The publisher lists digital workflows, all-ceramic materials, esthetic-zone concepts, guidance for patients on anti-resorptive therapy, immediate restoration of the edentulous jaw, peri-implantitis treatment and long-term success data.
When is Orthodontics in Balance available? It is expected in November 2026. You can reserve your copy now at CLNZ Books and the price includes worldwide shipping.
Where can I buy Orthodontics in Balance and Implant Prosthodontics? Both are available at CLNZ Books: Orthodontics in Balance and Implant Prosthodontics. The price includes worldwide shipping, and you can pay by card or PayPal, with institutional invoicing available on request.