The objective of Chapter 2: medical, physiological, dental, financial, and consent factors that need to be assessed and considered to ensure success in placing and restoring dental implants in small animals. As well, we would like you to be aware of the advantages of proper record keeping in the event of possible medico-legal problems. On successful completion of this chapter, you will be in a better position to intelligently discuss implant dentistry with your clients and to better evaluate the many diverse claims by implant manufacturers.