This book aims to bridge the gulf between the complex pathobiology of periodontal diseases and their assessment and diagnosis in dental practice. It provides a visual tour of the periodontium, how the host responds to periodontal pathogens, and re-classifies the diseases. Risk-factor identification is introduced prior to a step-by-step guide to diagnosis, commencing with the patient’s first visit.

176 pp; 138 illus; (91 in color);

ISBN: 1-85097-053-X; 185097053X;
978-1-85097-053-8; 9781850970538;

Contents
Chapter 1 A Whistle-Stop Tour of the Periodontium (Iain L C Chapple)
Chapter 2 How Does Plaque Cause Disease? (Iain L C Chapple)
Chapter 3 The Role of the Host Response (Iain L C Chapple)
Chapter 4 Risk Assessment (Iain L C Chapple)
Chapter 5 Natural History and Clinical Signs of Periodontal Disease (Iain L C Chapple)
Chapter 6 Classification of Periodontal Diseases (Iain L C Chapple)
Chapter 7 The Initial Consultation – Screening Examination (Angela D Gilbert)
Chapter 8 The Detailed Clinical Periodontal Examination (Angela D Gilbert)
Chapter 9 Radiographic Examination and Special Tests (Angela D Gilbert)
Chapter 10 Periodontal Diagnosis and Prognosis (Angela D Gilbert)
Index

Preface
This text is the first of five books which aim to provide the general dental practitioner with an illustrated practical and contemporary guide to the management of patients with gingival and periodontal diseases. The first book in the series is entitled Understanding Periodontal Diseases: Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures in Practice and takes the reader on a logical journey through the assessment and diagnostic processes to enable

Reviews
In summary, this book is a helpful study aid that gives the reader a basic overview of contemporary periodontal considerations in general practice. It is likely to be of benefit to undergraduate students and to the graduate who wishes to refresh his or her understanding of basic periodontology. The book provides a logical and basic overview of periodontal disease which has relevance and application to general practice.
James Lin, The New Zealand Dental Journal