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Book Description

'Periodontics: A Synopsis' is an essential text for senior undergraduate dental students, and postgraduates preparing for Royal College diploma examinations. It describes in a concise and straightforward style the features or periodontal disease and current methods of treatment. Since it deals with the management of periodontal diseases from a biological basis and within a wider context of dental care, this book will also be a valuable reference guide to general dental hygiene. This publication responds to the growing need for texts which present essential concepts in a way which makes them easily understood by the reader. The text provides a concise overview of periodontal disease, and describes the concepts upon which sound clinical judgement is based, making it a useful reference source for students, practitioners and hygienists alike.

 

Synopsis

Contains a new appendix on the uses/limitations of the periodontal screening system. Covers common clinical procedures in periodontics as well as the normal structure and function of the periodontal tissues. Up to date information on chemical antimicrobial therapy and periodontal regenerative techniques is provided in a succinct and user-friendly forma. Topics covered include. * Normal structure and function, pathology aetiology, classification and epidemiology of the periodontal tissues. * The common clinical procedures which form the basis of periodontal disease management - plaque control, scaling, root planing, surgery and maintenance. * Special problems presented by early onset periodontitis, furcation disease, periodontal/pulpal lesions, gingival deficiency, implants and occlusal trauma. * Chemical antimicrobial therapy and periodontal regenerative techniques.

 

Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; Structure and biology of the periodontium; Pathogenesis; Aetiology; Trauma from occlusion; Classification and epidemiology; History, examination, diagnosis and prognosis; Rationale of treatment; Treatment planning; The control of dental plaque; Scaling and root planing; Periodontal surgery; Periodontal regeneration; Management of furcation lesions; Periodontal-pulpal relationships; Early onset of periodontitis; Chemical antimicrobial pocket therapy; Gingival deficiency; Occlusal therapy; Recall maintenance; Acute inflammatory conditions; Periodontal aspects of restorative dentistry; Appendix I Periodontal screening; Appendix II Examination chart; Index.