Fundamentals of Periodontics

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Newly revised and expanded, this clinically oriented text provides the essential information needed to understand periodontal diseases and deliver effective treatment. Written in a user-friendly style, it thoroughly explains the biology of the periodontium in health and disease, gives detailed instructions on patient examination, and discusses various local and systemic risk factors. Actual case scenarios illustrate how to interpret clinical evidence, make a diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan for the most common forms of disease. Six chapters are devoted to implant therapy, and four others address adjunct treatment procedures that may be needed to enhance periodontal health. With color images throughout, this textbook is as valuable a resource for general practitioners and dental hygienists as it is for students. CONTENTS: PART I: Essential Information for Clinical Decision Making The Pathogenesis of Periodontitis The Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases Anatomy of the Periodontium Histopathology of Periodontal Diseases Microbiology and Etiology of Periodontal Diseases The Biochemistry and Physiology of Periodontal Connective Tissues The Physiology of Bone Immune Responses in Periodontal Diseases Inflammatory Response in Periodontal Diseases Aging of the Periodontium Genetics and Periodontal Diseases Tobacco Use and Its Relation to Periodontal Diseases Endocrine Disorders Other Systemic Modifiers Systemic Effects of Periodontal Diseases Infection Control and Personnel Safety Examination of Patients to Detect Periodontal Diseases Radiography in Periodontal Assessments Supplemental Diagnostics for the Assessment of Periodontal Diseases PART II: Clinical Management of the Periodontal Patient in Health and Disease Making a Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Plan The Healthy Patient Treating Dental Plaque Induced Gingivitis Treating Chronic Periodontitis with Early or Moderate Attachment Loss Treating Aggressive Forms of Periodontal Disease with Severe Bone Loss Host Modifying Therapeutics Re-Treatment Referrals to Specialists Periodontal Maintenance Lesions in the Oral Mucous Membranes and Periodontium PART III: Restorative and Esthetic Treatment Aspects of Periodontal Therapy Periodontal Health and Restorative Procedures Occlusal Trauma: Effects and Management Esthetic Periodontics (Periodontal Plastic Surgery) Orthodontics and the Periodontium PART IV: Dental Implants The Biology of Implant Dentistry Treatment Planning for Implant Surgery Radiography in Dental Implant Assessment Implant Surgery Restorative Procedures Following Implant Placement Advanced Implant Placement Appendix Health History Premedication Index