Covering the essentials of periodontics in an accessible, easy-to-read manner, Practical Periodontics examines all aspects of the discipline ranging from aetiology through to diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical management. Richly illustrated and in full colour throughout, this new volume - which comes with an associated website containing an additional chapter on implantology (June 2018), over 500 self-assessment questions, videos, and case studies - will be ideal for all undergraduate students of dentistry, oral hygiene and therapy as well as practicing clinicians.
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Author | Eaton |
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Table Of Content | Section 1: Aetiology of Periodontal Diseases 1.1 The macro- and micro-anatomy of periodontal tissues 1.2 The pathogenesis of periodontal diseases 1.3 Epidemiology of periodontal disease 1.4 Host response and susceptibility 1.5 The role of biofilms in health and disease 1.6 Periodontal risk - systemic and local risk factors Section 2: Periodontal Diagnosis and Prognosis 2.1 Classification of periodontal diseases 2.2 Assessment and monitoring of a periodontal patient 2.3 Gingival overgrowth 2.4 Periodontitis and systemic diseases 2.5 Determining periodontal prognosis Section 3: Periodontal Treatment Planning 3.1 Treatment planning - gingivitis and periodontitis 3.2 The management of gingival recession 3.3 Treatment planning: periodontal problems in children and young adults 3.4 Referral to a periodontal specialist Section 4: The Role of Self Care and Oral Hygiene Methods 4.1 Patient education and self-performed biofilm control 4.2 Clinical imaging in patient assessment and motivation 4.3 Patient adherence Section 5: Non-surgical Periodontal Management 5.1 The diseased root surface in periodontitis 5.2 Periodontal instrumentation 5.3 Antibiotics in the management of periodontal diseases 5.4 Assessment of treatment outcomes and supportive periodontal therapy Section 6: Surgical Periodontal Therapy 6.1 Rationale for periodontal surgery Section 7: Interaction with Other Dental Disciplines 7.1 The periodontal-restorative interface 7.2 The periodontal-orthodontic interface |
Format | 276 x 216 (8 1/2 x 10 7/8) |
Page Count | 364 |
Publish Date | 10 Aug 2015 |