Main description:

Periodontology is the study of the supporting structures of teeth (gums, bones and cement-like substance that hold the teeth, and the periodontal ligament); and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect them. 

This fourth edition has been fully revised to provide dental students with the most recent advances in periodontology.  Beginning with an introduction to the normal periodontium and classification and epidemiology of periodontal diseases, the following chapters provide in depth discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of different types of periodontal disease.

In addition to extensive referencing and numerous clinical photographs , diagrams and tables, this comprehensive guide includes a DVD demonstrating procedures in periodontal surgery.

The accompanying free booklet, Manual of Clinical Periodontics (9789351522485), provides viva voce questions to help students prepare for examinations.

Key points

• Fully revised new edition presenting latest advances in periodontology


• Includes DVD demonstrating surgical procedures


• Accompanying free booklet provides viva voce questions


• Previous edition published in 2011

Contents:

Part 1: The Normal Periodontium

• Anatomy and Development of the Structures of Periodontium


• Biology of Periodontal Tissues


• Periodontal Structures in Aging Humans

Part 2: Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Diseases

• Classification Systems of Periodontal Diseases


• Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases

Part 3: Etiopathogenesis

• Periodontal Microbiology (Dental Plaque


• Calculus and Other Etiological Factors


• Host Response: Basic Concepts


• Trauma from Occlusion


• Role of Systemic Diseases in the Etiology of Periodontal Diseases


• Oral Malodor


• Pathogenesis of Periodontal Diseases


• Periodontal Medicine


• Smoking and Periodontal Disease


• Host Modulation in Periodontal

Part 4: Periodontal Pathology

• Section 1: Gingival Disease
  
  
  
  • Defence Mechanisms of the Gingiva
  
  
  • Gingival Inflammation
  
  
  • Clinical Features of Gingivitis
  
  
  • Gingival Enlargements
  
  
  • Acute Gingival Infections
  
  
  • Periodontal Diseases in Children and Young Adolescents
  
  
  • Desquamative Gingivitis
  
  
  
  

• Section 2: Periodontal Disease
  
  
  
  • Periodontal Pocket
  
  
  • Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
  
  
  • Chronic Periodontitis
  
  
  • Aggressive Periodontitis
  
  
  • Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis, Refractory Periodontitis and Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease
  
  
  • Aids and the Periodontium
  
  
  • Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases
  
  
  • Determination of Prognosis
  
  
  • Related Risk Factors Associated with Periodontal Diseases
  
  
  • Various Aids Including Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
  
  
  • Treatment Plan
  
  
  • Rationale for Periodontal Treatment
  
  
  • Periodontal Instrumentarium
  
  
  
  

• Section 2 (A): Non-surgical Therapy
  
  
  
  • Principles of Periodontal Instrumentation Including Scaling and Root Planing
  
  
  • Plaque Control
  
  
  
  

• Section 2 (B): Surgical Therapy
  
  
  
  • Principles of Periodontal Surgery
  
  
  • Gingival Curettage
  
  
  • Gingivectomy
  
  
  • Periodontal Flap
  
  
  • Osseous Surgery
  
  
  • Mucogingival Surgery
  
  
  
  

Part 5: Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

• Furcation Involvement and its Management


• Pulpoperiodontal Problems


• Splints in Periodontal Therapy


• Dental Implants: Periodontal Considerations


• Maintenance Phase (Supportive Periodontal Treatment)


• Occlusal Evaluation and Therapy in the Management of Periodontal Disease


• The Role of Orthodontics as an Adjunct to Periodontal Therapy


• Periodontal-restorative Inter-relationship


• Drugs Used in Periodontal Therapy


• Questionnaire for Clinical Case Discussion