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Fundamentals of periodontics /

Thomas G. Wilson, Jr. Kenneth S. Kornman

Fundamentals of periodontics / edited by Thomas G. Wilson, Jr., Kenneth S. Kornman. - 2nd ed. - Chicago : Quintessence Pub. Co., c2003. - xiv, 659 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The pathogenesis of periodontitis -- The epidemiology of periodontal diseases -- The macroanatomy and microanatomy of the periodontium -- Histopathology of periodontal disease -- Microbiology and the etiology of periodontal diseases -- The biochemistry of the periodontium -- The physiology of bone -- Immune responses in periodontal diseases -- Inflammatory response in periodontal diseases -- The aging of the periodontium -- Genetics and periodontal disease -- Tobacco use and its relation to periodontal diseases -- Endocrine disorders -- Systemic modifiers -- Systemic effects of periodontal diseases -- Infection control -- Examination of patients for detecting periodontal diseases -- Radiography in the periodontal assessments -- Supplemental diagnostics for the assessment of periodontal diseases -- Making a clinical diagnosis -- The healthy patient -- treating dental plaquei̧nduced gingivitis -- Treating chronic periodontitis with early or moderate attachment loss -- Treating aggressive forms of periodontal disease -- Host modifying therapeutics -- Re-treatment -- Referrals to specialists -- Periodontal maintenance -- Lesions in the oral mucous membranes and periodontium -- Periodontal health and restorative procedures -- Occlusal trauma: effects and management -- Esthetic periodontics -- Orthodontics and the periodontium -- The biology of implant dentistry -- Treatment planning for implant surgery -- Radiography in dental implant assessment -- Implant surgery -- Restorative procedures for implant surgery -- Advanced implant placement.

0867154055 (hardcover)

2002013762


Periodontics.
Periodontal Diseases.
Periodontium.

RK361 / .F86 2003

617.632

WU 242 / F981 2003