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Book Description

Periodontal diseases have their own unique pathological and immunological characteristics; treatment is frequently dependent upon altering human behaviour and may also involve a wide variety of non-surgical and surgical techniques, with many interesting pharmacological and regulative adjuncts. This is a guide to good scientific practice in this fascinating aspect of dental work and complements instruction in clinical periodontology by raising questions and providing answers to some of them. General dental practitioners and even those specializing in other branches of dentistry, such as orthodontics or endodontics, will find much of clinical relevance to their practice.

 

Contents

The Context of Periodontics: The Human Environment of the Periodontium The Amazing Maze of Periodontal Research ‘Normal’ Periodontium and Disease The Spectrum of Periodontal Diseases Assessing Periodontal Health and Disease Periodontal Diseases: Foundations of Periodontal Epidemiology Essentials and Problems of Periodontal Microbiology The Specific Plaque Hypothesis Simplified View of Periodontal Pathology Periodontal Disease Activity Early Onset Periodontitis Acute Periodontal Diseases Local Plaque Retentive Factors and Periodontal Diseases Interaction Between Systemic Factors and Periodontal Diseases Periodontal Treatment: Clinical Trials Behavioural Factors in Periodontal Treatment Oral Hygiene Scaling and Root Planning Surgery for Periodontal Pockets Periodontal Wound Healing Vital Role of Periodontal Maintenance Furcation Involvement and Management Attached Gingiva, Mucogingival Problems and Treatment Local and Systemic Periodontal Drug Uses Occlusion Orthodontics Endodontics Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Aspects of Implant Dentistry Case Management and Decision Making: Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning