CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY

Full Author:

Fermin A Carranza, Jr. & Michael G. Newman, both of University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Description:

This classic text has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the state of the art in periodontology. The book is logically organized into two sections. The first section details the normal microscopic and clinical features of the periodontium, as well as classification, epidemiology, etiology and pathology of all periodontal diseases. The second section covers diagnosis and treatment of gingival and periodontal diseases, including four chapters on oral implantology.

Features:

* Provides state-of-the-art information, including treatment of AIDS patients, as well as recent surgical advances in periodontology. * Features 34 renowned experts who present different approaches to problems as well as explanations for their preferred treatment strategies. * Thoroughly describes treatment techniques and clinical aspects of the entire field of Periodontology. * Includes 10 new chapters, including coverage of leukocyte abnormalities: treating aggressive periodontal disease: the biology of peri-implant tissues, and diagnosing and treating peri-implantitis.

Contents:(abbreviated):

The Normal Periodontium. Classification and Epidemiology of Periodontal Disease. The Etiology of Periodontal Disease. Periodontal Pathology. Gingival Diseases. Periodontal Disease. The Treatment of Periodontal Disease. Instrumentation. Treatment of Emergencies. Phase I Therapy. Surgical Phase. Oral Implantology. Restorative Phase. Maintenance.