This is the most informative, leading edge resource available on the current state of periodontology. Top-notch researchers and clinicians deliver current concepts and clinical applications in an easy-to-access format. The book addresses subjects from examination, diagnosis, and treatment planning to therapy for gingivitis and periodontitis to implant dentistry.

384pp: 623 illus (416 in color)
ISBN: 0-86715-250-8

Table of Contents:
Part One: Examination, Disease Activity, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning
1. Examination of Patients With Periodontal Disease
2. The Role of Microbiology in Periodontal Therapy
3. Imaging Techniques for the Periodontium
4. Periodontal Disease Activity
5. Diagnosis of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions Using a Traditional Approach
6. Treatment Planning for Patients With Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases
7. The Referral Process

Part Two: Therapy for Chronic Gingivitis and Chronic Adult Periodontitis
8. Chronic Gingivitis
9. Mild Chronic Adult Periodontitis
10. Moderate Chronic Adult Periodontitis
11. Severe Chronic Adult Periodontitis
12. Supportive Periodontal Treatment for Patients With Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases

Part Three: Adjunctive Therapy, Esthetics, and Considerations
13. Occlusal Trauma
14. Restorative Dentistry
15. Mucogingival Surgery: Esthetic Treatment of Gingival Recession
16. Esthetic Reconstruction of Alveolar Ridge Defects
17. The Diabetic Patient
18. Intravenous Sedation

Part Four: Implant Dentistry
19. Presurgical Treatment Planning and Surgical Guidelines for Dental Implants
20. Special Radiographic Techniques for Implant Dentistry
21. Choice of Implant System and Clinical Management