Full Description
"Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist 2/e" is the most complete and concise text describing gingival and periodontal diseases available today. The text contains current definitions and descriptions of the diseases and includes background information to provide context in epidemiology, the healthy state, host response and the nature of dental plaque. The book also presents updated information on the assessment and treatment of gingival and periodontal diseases. The second edition is illustrated with a colour supplement of the book's major illustrations to enhance understanding of gingival and periodontal diseases and their treatments.
Contents
Chapter 1: Historical perspectives on Dental Hygiene and Periodontology Chapter 2: The Periodontium: Anatomic Characteristics and Host Response Chapter 3: Epidemiology of Gingival and Periodontal Diseases Chapter 4: Microbiology of Periodontal Diseases Chapter 5: Calculus and other Disease-Associated Factors Chapter 6: Gingival Diseases Chapter 7: Periodontal Diseases Chapter 8: Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders Chapter 9: Clinical Assessment Chapter 10: Treatment planning for the Periodontal Patient Chapter 11: Plaque Control for the Periodontal Patient Chapter 12: Non Surgical Periodontal Therapy Chapter 13: Periodontal Surgery Chapter 14: Dental Implants Chapter 15: Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention Chapter 16: Periodontal Emergencies Chapter 17: Systemic Factors Influencing Periodontal Diseases
